Abhishek Sharma smashes fastest hundred by an Indian in T20I history

India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian off 30 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20I in Delhi on Thursday. The previous record was held by former India captain Rohit Sharma, who had hit a 35-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in 2017. It is Abhishek's third hundred in T20I cricket.
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08:12 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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India record their highest-ever powerplay total in T20I cricket history

India on Thursday recorded their highest-ever powerplay total in T20I cricket history. India scored 100/0 in their first six overs in the third T20I against Afghanistan in Delhi. India's previous highest powerplay total in a T20I was 95/1, which they registered against England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last year.
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08:03 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Who holds the record for the fastest hundred in T20I cricket?

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma on Thursday slammed the fastest hundred by an Indian in T20I cricket, reaching the three-figure mark off 30 balls. The record for the fastest hundred in T20I cricket is held by Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who hit a 27-ball ton against Cyprus in 2024. Abhishek's century is also the fastest among players from Full Member nations.
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08:51 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Investors get 295% return on early redemption of 2019 gold bonds

RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 Series IV, issued on September 17, 2019. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,173 per unit, translating into an absolute return of nearly 295% over the issue price of ₹3,840 for online subscribers. Investors who bought the bonds offline at ₹3,890 would see gains of about 290%.
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03:33 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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India record historic away whitewash on home soil

India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Notably, India were the designated away team in the series, with Afghanistan officially hosting the three matches at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium under their Future Tours Programme. The third T20I witnessed Abhishek Sharma smash the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian, off 30 balls.
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10:42 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Pakistan orders single dish to be served at marriages

Pakistan has introduced new austerity measures to save petrol and diesel, ordering a ban on all purchases of vehicles and durables (excluding IT procurements) by government departments. It also completely banned foreign visits/travels for government employees and ordered economy-class tickets for unavoidable visits. "Single dish shall be served in all marriage-related functions/events," it said.
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07:00 am Friday, 18 September 2026

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Jos Buttler becomes highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has created history by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. With his 30(16) for England against Sri Lanka in the second T20I, Buttler took his run tally in T20 cricket to 15,000 in 497 innings. He overtook Kieron Pollard, who has scored 14,999 runs in 671 T20 innings.
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09:07 am Friday, 18 September 2026

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What are the new passport rules in India?

MEA has amended passport rules, setting five-year validity for ordinary 36-page passports issued to children below 15, or until they turn 18, whichever comes first. This means that if a child turns 18 before the five-year period ends, the passport will cease to be valid on that date. For applicants aged 18+, a 36-page passport costs ₹2,500 under normal service.
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11:09 am Friday, 18 September 2026

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India Women dismiss Japan for 57, chase down target in 5 overs to reach Asian Games semi-finals

India Women reached Asian Games semi-finals after bowling hosts Japan out for 57 and chasing down the 58-run target in just five overs in Nisshin. Sree Charani registered figures of 4-2-10-4, while Shafali Verma took two wickets. Japan lost all 10 wickets for 33 runs after reaching 24/0. Defending champions India will face Bangladesh in the semi-finals on September 20.
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12:53 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Surendra Koli, acquitted in 2006 Nithari killings case, dies by suicide

Surendra Koli, acquitted in the 2005-06 Nithari killings case in Noida, died by suicide. As per police, his body was found hanging inside a tea stall. The Nithari killings came to light with the discovery of skeletal remains of eight children from a drain behind businessman Moninder Singh Pandher's house at Nithari in Noida in 2006.
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02:05 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Garden Breeze at The Prestige City Sarjapur offers homes from ₹1.29 Cr

Garden Breeze at The Prestige City Sarjapur offers 2, 3 and 4 BHK apartments starting at ₹1.29 crore. The 10-acre development comprises 655 units and is located on Sarjapur Road, with access to the Outer Ring Road, State Highway 35 and proposed Peripheral Ring Road. The project also features a clubhouse, spa, swimming pool, forest trail, parks and 24/7 security.
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02:51 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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'Gondhal' picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2027

Marathi thriller 'Gondhal', directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 2027 Oscars. Last year, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, was selected as India’s Oscar entry, but it failed to secure a final nomination. The 99th Academy Awards will be held on March 14, 2027, in Los Angeles.
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04:05 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman, announces successor

Billionaire Warren Buffett is stepping down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world's most valuable companies. The 96-year-old legendary investor will now become the Chairman Emeritus of the trillion-dollar firm, which he has led since 1965. Buffett's son Howard will replace him as Chairman, as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.
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04:24 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Gold prices see sharp jump in India

Gold prices saw a sharp rise on Friday, jumping ₹1,900 to hit ₹1.53 lakh per 10 grams, IBJA reported. Silver also joined the rebound, climbing ₹7,300 to trade at ₹2.36 lakh per kilogram, a day after ending flat at ₹2.22 lakh per kilogram. The rise in gold and silver prices followed a recent sell-off and a drop in oil prices.
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05:32 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Jury member reveals why 'Dhurandhar' wasn't selected as India's Oscar entry

Jury member Vivek Vaswani revealed why 'Dhurandhar' and its sequel weren't selected as India's Oscar 2027 entry. "These...films didn't represent Indian culture in way the jury sought," he told NDTV, adding that 'Dhurandhar' received only four of 14 jury votes. The jury's final three films were 'Gondhal', 'Angh' and 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'. 'Gondhal' was eventually selected as India's official entry.
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07:23 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Plane returns after 5.5 hrs as power bank explodes, ex-CEO turns out to be the one responsible

Dutch airline KLM's plane was forced to return to Amsterdam 5.5 hours into flight as a power bank exploded. It was later revealed that the power bank was reportedly owned by KLM's ex-CEO Camiel Eurlings, who was injured in the incident. A passenger sitting near Eurlings claimed he was asleep when the power bank exploded, calling the incident "incredibly stupid".
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08:24 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Why may income tax return not be credited despite status being shown as 'verified'?

If an ITR is "verified" but the refund hasn't arrived, it might still be under processing. Other reasons include TDS or tax-credit mismatches, pending tax demands, incorrect or unvalidated bank details, and PAN-Aadhaar compliance issues. Taxpayers should check their e-filing account and correct discrepancies. The refunds usually take approximately four to five weeks after e-verification.
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11:15 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Why your credit score can drop despite paying every EMI on time

Paying every EMI on time does not guarantee a stable credit score. According to Mint, high credit-card utilisation, multiple recent loan or card applications, closing old credit cards and errors in credit reports can cause scores to fall. RBI's fortnightly credit-reporting system, effective since January 2025, also means changes in balances and repayment records may appear faster.
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10:10 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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Jindal Supreme India IPO gets 150x, NSE fully subscribed on day 2

Five mainboard IPOs are currently open for subscription, including Jindal Supreme India, NSE and Hero Motors. Jindal Supreme India saw the strongest demand, with its issue subscribed 149.69 times by 3:20 pm, followed by SS Retail at 79.84 times and Hero Motors at 5.68 times. The ₹22,569 crore NSE IPO was fully subscribed on its second day of bidding.
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03:45 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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'Will it kill you?' says NITI Aayog's Lahiri on UPI charges, claims 'You'll get used to it'

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri quoted philosopher Chanakya to defend charges on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, saying, "A ruler should collect taxes from citizens as a bee collects honey from flowers." "You'll pay ₹0.40 for ₹100 transactions...Is that going to kill you? No," he said. "You'll get used to it," he added, quoting example of cheque book charges.
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03:16 pm Friday, 18 September 2026

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