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SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketYuzvendra Chahal, India's top IPL wicket-taker, revealed that Rohit Sharma told him he was excluded from the 2023 World Cup squad because the team wanted batters up to No. 8 and an extra fast bowler. Despite being dropped, Chahal returned to the 2024 T20 World Cup squad after a strong IPL season with Rajasthan Royals, taking 18 wickets in 15 matches.
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BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessICICI Bank reported a 20.1% rise in standalone net profit for Q2 FY 2026-27, reaching Rs 14,843 crore. Consolidated net profit increased 22.28% to Rs 16,333.18 crore. Net interest income grew 17.7% year-on-year, with advances and deposits also rising. Asset quality improved as the gross non-performing asset ratio fell to 1.20%.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaRahul Gandhi will address a public meeting in Goa on October 18, marking the conclusion of his 28-day 'Goy Rakhon Yatra' ahead of the Goa Assembly elections. This event is part of his campaign efforts in the state.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18 MoviesAkshay Kumar will star as a quirky tiger hunter in Priyadarshan’s upcoming untitled comedy set in the 1970s. Produced by Ramesh Taurani, this marks Priyadarshan’s 99th directorial venture. Filming starts in late November, spanning three months across Rajasthan, Mumbai, and possibly Bhopal. Annu Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav have joined the cast, while the female lead is yet to be finalized.
News18 Movies·
BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesChief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageswaran warned about financial risks associated with artificial intelligence optimism. He noted that finance ministries, central banks, and households might face costs even if AI meets expectations. Nageswaran plans to detail five specific risks and propose government measures to address these concerns in upcoming discussions.
Economic Times·
PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldIn London, members of the Indian diaspora under Team Bharat waved the Tricolour and chanted slogans countering protests by SFI UK and allied groups supporting the Cockroach Janata Party agitation in India. The protests demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Demonstrations occurred near the Indian High Commission, Parliament Square, and Big Ben.
News18 World··London
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Photo: NDTV CricketYuzvendra Chahal, India's top IPL wicket-taker, revealed that Rohit Sharma told him he was excluded from the 2023 World Cup squad because the team wanted batters up to No. 8 and an extra fast bowler. Despite being dropped, Chahal returned to the 2024 T20 World Cup squad after a strong IPL season with Rajasthan Royals, taking 18 wickets in 15 matches.
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