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Cricket Scotland, KNCB criticise ICC's changes to ODI World Cup format

While the 2027 ODI World Cup will have a total of 14 countries, the teams ranked 12th, 13th and 14th will face off in a qualifying round from which only one team will progress to join the final.

Durand Cup 2026: Mohun Bagan and SC Delhi storm into quarterfinals

Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Sporting Club Delhi stormed into the quarterfinals of the 135th Durand Cup with commanding wins over their respective opponents on Monday.

BJP calls for Jharkhand bandh over police action on protesting students

Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low in the state capital Ranchi and several other cities

Rupee falls 8 paise to 95.38 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.38 against the US dollar

US set to make online filing of immigration applications mandatory

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services, in a new rule published in the Federal Register on Monday, said it will now be mandatory to fill any form that has been available for e-filing for 180 days

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee named new Higher Education Secy after Neet row

Mukerjee, a 1993 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as the Corporate Affairs Secretary

India expands e-visa entry network to 88 ports, adds Attari land port

With the addition of these new ports, the total number of international ports where e-visa holders can enter has risen to 88.

US expands 9-11 fee for H1-B, L-1 visa extension petitions from Sep 9

New US rules will impose $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 fees on eligible large employers for visa extensions, raising costs for Indian IT and consulting firms

ICTS prof Deepak Dhar awarded Dirac Medal for work on statistical mechanics

ICTS professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal for pioneering contributions to statistical mechanics and complex systems, alongside three global scientists.

Bosch Q1 result: Net profit declines 36.8% to ₹704.9 cr on high base effect

Technology and services company Bosch Ltd on Monday reported a 36.8 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 704.9 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, impacted by a high base effect.

Wockhardt Q1 results: Revenue rises 26% to ₹929 cr, profit at ₹107 cr

Pharmaceuticals firm Wockhardt Ltd on Monday reported a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 107 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, mainly due to strong revenue growth.

Leela Palaces to invest up to ₹185 crore in subisdiary Buildminds

The investment in Buildminds will be made through subscription to Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) in one or more tranches over one or more years

FIH World Cup: PAK hand head coach role to goalkeeping coach Bob Veldhof

A reliable source said Kruis had informed the PHF that he would only be able to take up a full-time coaching assignment with the Pakistan team after the World Cup.

Communists in India are total cowards, cannot face facts: FM Sitharaman

FM said "Communists in this country are total cowards; the member (John Brittas) has proven that. They can't face facts, but they will go on filibustering, making noise"

JSW Steel crude steel output rises 3% to 24.02 million tonnes in July

JSW Steel on Monday reported a three per cent rise in consolidated crude steel production to 24.02 lakh tonnes in July.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium undergoes revamp ahead of BWF World C'ships

With the BWF World Championships returning to India after 17 years, the organisers are leaving no stone unturned to avoid further controversies.

Highways min working to reduce road accident fatalities to zero: Gadkari

The government is working to reduce road fatalities to zero and has also identified 100 districts with high accident rates for urgent intervention, Road Transport and Highways Min Nitin Gadkari said

Hindustan Copper Q1 results: Net profit rises 162.4% to ₹352 crore

State-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd on Monday reported a 162.4 per cent surge in consolidated net profit at Rs 352.37 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on the back of higher revenues.

Motilal Oswal AMC surpasses ₹2 trillion assets under management in August

During FY2026, Motilal Oswal AMC expanded its product suite by launching 18 passive mutual funds and 5 active mutual funds

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for speedy trials of drug-trafficking cases

Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, who has filed the petition, told the bench that a similar issue is already pending before the apex court