Category: Sports

  • Mumbai Airport Gets Two More Cleaning Staff But They Won’t Get Salaries; Know Why | Aviation News

    The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) here has deployed two state-of-the-art Scrubber Dryer Robots at the Terminal 2 with advanced features designed to optimise the cleaning process.

    |Last Updated: Jun 06, 2024, 09:07 PM IST|Source: IANS

  • This 43-year-old cricketer made a world record with the ball, he is far ahead of Bumrah in being stingy

    T20 World Cup 2024: T20 cricket is a format in which new records are being made in every match. No one knows when which record will be broken. After the IPL, something similar is seen happening in the T20 World Cup 2024 being jointly hosted by the US and the West Indies. The Ugandan team has succeeded in registering its first win in the history of the T20 World Cup. They won the match against Papua New Guinea by 3 wickets. In this match, Frank Nsubuga, a 43-year-old player of the Ugandan team, has created a big record not only in T20 cricket but also in the T20 World Cup by showing amazing performance with the ball.

    During the match against Papua New Guinea, Ugandan bowler and the oldest player in this World Cup, Frank Nsubuga, has now become the most economical player to bowl full 4 overs in the history of T20 World Cup. In the match against PNG, Nsubuga conceded 4 runs in 4 overs and also managed to take 2 wickets. Before Nsubuga, this record was in the name of South African team’s fast bowler Anrich Norkhia, who conceded 7 runs along with taking 4 wickets in his 4 overs in the match against Sri Lanka in the same World Cup.

    The most economical bowler to bowl a spell of 4 overs in T20 World Cup history

    Frank Nsubuga – 2 wickets 4 runs (vs Papua New Guinea, 2024)

    Anrich Norkhia – 4 wickets 7 runs (vs Sri Lanka, year 2024)

    Ajantha Mendis – 6 wickets 8 runs (vs Zimbabwe, 2012)

    Mahmudullah – 1 wicket 8 runs (vs Afghanistan, 2014)

    Wanindu Hasaranga – 3 wickets 8 runs (vs UAE, year 2022)

    Far ahead of Bumrah in being stingy

    Let us tell you that Frank’s economy rate in T20 is the best in the world, this off-spinner, who has been playing for his country since 2019, has taken 57 wickets in a total of 55 matches, during this his economy is 4.71 runs per over. Which is a reflection of his frugal bowling. After Frank, Kenya’s Shem Goke is at number 2 in terms of most economical bowling, his economy rate is 6.03. At number 3 in terms of economy rate is India’s Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah’s economy rate is 6.49 after 63 T20I matches. Bumrah has also taken a total of 76 wickets in these matches.

    Frank is the batsman who has bowled the most maidens in T20

    Frank Subuga holds the record of bowling the most maidens in T20, i.e. 17, followed by Shame Goke (12) and then Bumrah (11). That means Subuga is ahead here too.

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  • Mercedes EQA to launch in India on July 8; What do we know so far? , Auto News

    Mercedes-Benz India is gearing up to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the launch of the EQA SUV on July 8, 2024. This addition will bring the total number of Mercedes EVs in India to four including the EQB seven-seat SUV, EQE SUV , and EQS sedan. Read here to know all about this upcoming EV.

    EQA-Facelift

    The EQA which will be launched in India is the facelifted model unveiled in August last year. This electric SUV boasts a sleek, crossover-like design that stands out from the more upright EQB. Notable exterior features include a grille panel adorned with Mercedes’ signature star pattern and a full-width light bar at the front. The rear design closely mirrors that of the EQB.

    Interior Highlights

    Inside, the EQA features a luxurious cabin with a star pattern on the dashboard and door trims, which are backlit to create an ambiance reminiscent of the S-Class and EQS. The India-spec model is expected to come with a touch-capacitive three-spoke steering wheel, a digital driver display, a 10.25-inch touchscreen running the latest OS, and a premium Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos. This sound system offers four distinct ‘sound experiences’, including ‘silver waves’ and ‘vivid flux. It remains uncertain if the optional open-pore wood trim will be available in the India-spec model.

    Engine and Range Options

    While specific battery details for the India-spec EQA are not yet confirmed, international variants of the EQA come in four versions: EQA 250, EQA 250+, EQA 300 4Matic, and EQA 350 4Matic. The EQA 250+ variant features a 70.5kWh battery with a range of up to 560km (WLTP), while other variants have a 66.5kWh battery with a maximum range of 528km (WLTP).

    Price Estimate

    The pricing for the EQA in India is expected to be slightly lower than the EQB, which currently retails at Rs 77.75 lakh. As an entry-level electric SUV, the EQA will compete with the Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge (priced between Rs 54.95 lakh and Rs 62.95 lakh) and the BMW iX1 (priced at Rs 66.90 lakh).

  • India’s pace attack decimates Ireland in T20 World Cup opener; Rohit Suffers Injury Scare On New York’s Deadly Pitch | Cricket News

    Skipper Rohit Sharma’s freak upper arm injury came as a dampener but India’s four-pronged pace attack was too deadly for an out-of-depth Ireland during a walk-in-the park eight-wicket victory in their opening game of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday. The ‘Men in Blue’ will indeed have some sleepless nights going into the Pakistan game on June 9 after Rohit’s injury. The Mumbai man had to leave the field after a well-compiled half-century (52 off 37 balls) as he missed a pull shot off a short-pitched delivery from Gujarat Titans pacer Josh Little. The ball hit him on the upper part of his right-arm left Rohit in considerable pain.

    On a drop-in track that offered variable bounce and extra seam movement, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj didn’t even need to bring in their ‘A’ game. Arshdeep Singh and a rejuvenated Hardik Pandya were good enough to dismantle the Irish for 96 in just 16 overs.

    Arshdeep (2/35 in 4 overs), Pandya (3/27 in 4 overs), Siraj (1/13 in 3 overs) and Bumrah (2/6 in 3 overs) didn’t give any breathing space to Irish batters who were made to look like novices in front of swing, seam and extra bounce produced during the 14 out of 16 overs that they bowled. Such was their plight as none of the Irish batters save Gareth Delany (26 no, 14 balls) could even cross the 20-run mark.

    Delany’s innings took them close to the 100-run mark. Later, Rohit entertained the crowd with his customary pull-shots which found their appointed place in the semi-empty make-shift stands to complete the chase in 12.2 overs.

    Virat Kohli (1) and Suryakumar Yadav (2) missed out on some batting practice while Rishabh Pant (36 not out) was generally good in his first outing as No. 3.

    The partisan Indian spectators, many of whom having taken a mid-week leave went home happy. But the playing conditions and the variable bounce on offer from the drop-in track certainly will leave a lot of questions about the preparedness of the Nassau County ground ahead of the most high-profile match of the tournament in three days’ time here – India vs Pakistan.

    There were deliveries that were flying off from length and a few that didn’t rise above knee roll and in these conditions, each and every batter could feel that they could get injured — whether its arm like Rohit or on the forearm and knuckle like Pant.

    Rohit was lucky with the coin and the overcast conditions was just the kind of help Arshdeep needed first up as he bowled an ideal Test match length with the white Kookaburra. Most of his deliveries were pitched up and reared up from length making life miserable for the seasoned duo of Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie.

    It only helped that Mohammed Siraj also kept up the relentless pressure from the other end as the two openers found it difficult to even put bat on balls that were jagging around allowing Rishabh Pant to dive full stretch on both sides of the track.

    Stirling tried to pull one which climbed up on him from good length and Pant ran backwards to pouch the skier. For Balbirnie, his ‘one-leg’ stance turned out to be a wrong strategy to counter Arshdeep as he bowled one that was pitched on middle and moved a shade towards off with the batter with no footwork unable to cover the line of the swing.

    The Powerplay went horribly wrong at 26 for 2 for Ireland, and there was no coming back for them. Pandya as the second change pacer bowled a perfect nip-backer with a wobbly seam to breach through Lorcan Tucker’s defence.

    Bumrah then scarred an already rattled Harry Tector with a nasty bouncer that took his gloves and almost blew away his head lobbing off the helmet. At the halfway stage, Ireland, who recently beat Pakistan in a T20I at home, were 49 for 6 and the match already became lopsided.

    The biggest gain from the game was Pandya bowling his full quota of overs and the lengths that he hit during his spell which will give his skipper a chance to play an extra batter or bowler as per the demands of the conditions in coming games. His three dismissals were different deliveries — first one was swing, the second seam and the third extra bounce.

  • Bloodbath in India Stocks As Trends Show Below Par Show By BJP-led NDA; Sensex Slumps Over 4,000 Points | Markets News

    New Delhi: Indian stock indices witnessed a bloodbath on the day the Lok Sabha results were announced, where incumbent BJP performed below par and seems it may fall short of exit poll predictions and the majority mark on its own.

    The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is leading in nearly 300 seats while the INDIA alliance is leading in 229 seats, as per data from the Election Commission of India. The idea of ​​a coalition government lead by BJP at the centre has led to widespread market anxiety and a sharp decline in stock indices.

    The BJP, which has been the dominant force in Indian politics for the past decade, is seen as a pro-Industry party whose policies have generally favoured economic growth and market stability. The failure to secure a clear majority to BJP of its own raises concerns about the formation of a stable government and the continuation of economic reforms.

    At the closing bell, Sensex closed at 72,079.05 points, down 4,389.73 points or 5.74 per cent, while Nifty closed at 21,884.50 points, down 1,379.40 points or 5.93 per cent. All Nifty sectoral indices, barring Nifty FMCG, were deep in the red today. Nifty metal, Nifty bank, Nifty financial services, Nifty PSU bank, Nifty private bank, Nifty realty, Nifty oil and gas, slumped the most, NSE data showed.

    “The steep fall is due to the results so far falling short of the exit polls which the market had discounted yesterday. If BJP doesn’t get a majority on its own there will be disappointment and this is getting reflected in the market. Also it is possible that Modi 3.O may not be as reform-oriented as the market expected and may turn more welfare- oriented,” said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.

    At one point during the afternoon, Indian equity indices plummeted over 8 per cent on Tuesday, as poll trends indicated a closer than anticipated fight for the incumbent Narendra Modi-led NDA government.

    Sensex logged its worst session in over four years, it witnessed back during Covid days.

    “Markets rallied 3-3.5 per cent on expectation of a Modi led NDA win on Monday. PSUs (especially banks) led the rally. Today polls were not in line with exit poll outcome. Markets move more than 4-5 per cent down today,” said Jaykrishna Gandhi, Head – Business Development, Institutional Equities, Emkay Global Financial Services.

    “We expect 7-10 per cent downside for broader markets from current levels. We recommend positioning to move from alpha stocks to defensives – add FMCG, IT, Pharma vs short on ABB, Siemens, Cummins, Coal India, NTPC, PFC, REC, PNB, Canara bank,” Gandhi suggested.

    The Rupee closed weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, depreciating by 38 paise to close at 83.53. It closed at 83.15 on Monday. The Rupee had been largely steady for the past year, largely due to RBI’s intervention.

    “This uncertainty triggered a panic sell-off across various asset classes, impacting economic growth. The Dollar-Rupee exchange rate may continue to rise, potentially reaching 83.90, with 83.40 serving as the immediate support level,” said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.

    Manish Chowdhury, Head of Research, StoxBox, asserted that markets have reacted sharply to the initial trends of the NDA leading on around 290 seats, way less than as projected. “With the NDA still looking to form a government, though with the important support of coalition partners, markets look jittery about the prospects of strong decision making.

    Markets believe that the reformistic approach, which was a hallmark of the previous two terms, might take a backseat in the third term. However, our sense is that it is still early to jump to conclusions and should ideally wait for a clearer picture,” said Chowdhury. Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities, noted that the current market texture is extremely volatile and uncertain; hence , it is advisable that traders should remain cautious for the next few trading sessions.

    On Monday, Indian benchmark indices closed at record highs, driven by fresh buying from investors after exit polls indicated a comfortable majority for the NDA government. The Nifty 50 index gained 733.20 points, closing at 23,263.90, while the BSE Sensex surged 2507.47 points to close at 76,468.78.

  • T20 World Cup 2024: Virat or Jaiswal? Who will be Rohit’s real partner, Rahul Dravid made it clear

    IND vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024: Team India is to play its first match against Ireland on June 5. Team coach Rahul Dravid has made it clear that Rohit Sharma’s partner has not been decided yet.

    The T20 World Cup 2024 has started in America-West Indies from June 1. Team India’s first match is to be played against Ireland on June 5. The biggest question before this match is about opening, which player will start the innings with captain Rohit Sharma? Team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid has answered this question. Before the match, coach Rahul Dravid said that Team India has options for opening, so we will not open our cards right now.

    Rahul Dravid said in his statement, ‘We have options, so we will not open our cards right now, but we definitely have options. We have selected the team keeping in mind that we have three options and we can choose the team as per our choice depending on the circumstances and the kind of combination we will play in these games.

    Opening options in team India

    Rohit Sharma- Sanju Samson Rohit Sharma- Yashasvi Jaiswal Rohit Sharma- Virat Kohli

    After all who will open with Rohit

    Captain Rohit Sharma is sure to open for Team India. The big question is who will come with him. Recent reports have said that Virat Kohli can open, while some reports are saying that Virat can get a chance in some matches while Jaiswal can get a chance in some matches. In the practice match against Bangladesh, Sanju Samson opened with Rohit Sharma, so it is believed that if Yashasvi sits out, Sanju can also open with Rohit. In this condition, Virat Kohli will have to play at number three.

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  • Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line Launched at Rs 69 Lakh; Check Features, Performance And Other Details | Auto News

    Mercedes-Benz has introduced updates to its popular C-Class model range in India, including the launch of the new C300 AMG Line priced at Rs 69 lakh. The C-Class continues to be available in three trims: C200, C200d, and the newly introduced C300 AMG Line, replacing the older diesel-powered C300d AMG Line. The ex-showroom prices for the C200 and C200d are Rs 61.85 lakh and Rs 62.85 lakh, respectively. Additionally, the high-performance C43 AMG is available for Rs 98.25 lakh (ex-showroom).

    Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line: New Features and Enhancements

    The C300 AMG Line boasts a refreshed exterior featuring sportier design elements, including revised front and rear bumpers and the distinctive AMG Line front grille with 3D effects. New Manufaktur color options such as Patagonia Red Bright and Sodalite Blue add to its appeal.

    Inside, the C300 AMG Line includes the ‘Night Package’ as standard, providing a blacked-out interior treatment. It comes equipped with premium features like a Burmester 3D surround sound system, digital lights, augmented reality navigation, blind spot assist, and a keyless-go comfort package.

    Performance and Engine Specifications

    Under the hood, the C300 AMG Line is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. This setup produces 255 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. The integrated starter generator (ISG) offers an additional output of 22 bhp and 205 Nm, with an overboost function that provides an extra 27 bhp for about 30 seconds. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox, enabling a 0-100 kmph sprint time of 6 seconds and a top speed of 250 kmph.

    Updates to C200 and C200d

    The updates are not limited to the C300 AMG Line. The C200 and C200d variants have also received new features, including heated and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, six fast-charging USB-C ports, and adaptive high beam assist.

    GLC SUV: Enhanced Features and Revised Pricing

    Mercedes-Benz has also updated its best-selling SUV in India, the GLC, with new features. These include heated and ventilated front seats and additional side rear airbags, increasing the total airbag count to nine. Consequently, the prices for the GLC have been revised. The GLC 300 4Matic is now priced at Rs 75.90 lakh, while the GLC 200d is priced at Rs 76.90 lakh (both ex-showroom).

  • What is the prize money for T20 World Cup 2024? , Cricket News

    The cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 gears up to unfold its grand spectacle. With unprecedented prize money on the line, teams are poised to deliver performances of epic proportions. Let’s delve into the details of this historic event and explore the implications of the staggering prize pot. In a groundbreaking announcement, the ICC revealed a jaw-dropping prize pool for the upcoming T20 World Cup. With the winners set to pocket a staggering USD 2.45 million, this edition promises to be the most lucrative in the tournament’s history. But the rewards don’t stop there; even the runners-up stand to claim a hefty purse of at least USD 1.28 million. Such unprecedented prize money reflects the magnitude of this global extravaganza and underscores its significance in the cricketing landscape.

    Unveiling the Format

    Spanning 55 matches across nine venues in the West Indies and USA, the T20 World Cup 2024 is set to captivate audiences for 28 action-packed days. The tournament kicks off with 40 first-round matches, culminating in the highly anticipated knockout stages. The top eight teams will advance to the Super 8s, setting the stage for thrilling showdowns as the competition intensifies. With the semi-finals slated for Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, all roads lead to the grand finale at Kensington Oval in Barbados, where a new champion will be crowned.

    India’s Quest for Glory

    As the cricketing powerhouse of India embarks on its quest for T20 World Cup glory, expectations run high among fans. Led by the dynamic duo of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, the Indian squad boasts a formidable lineup ready to take on the world’s best. With the likes of Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah in their ranks, India aims to end its ICC trophy drought and etch its name in cricketing history once again. The stage is set for a riveting journey as India seeks redemption and glory on the global stage.

    Blockbuster Clashes Await

    Amidst the fervor of the T20 World Cup, cricket aficionados are eagerly awaiting the clash of titans between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Set to take place on June 9, this blockbuster encounter promises to deliver fireworks on the field and captivate audiences worldwide. Furthermore, India’s matchups against tournament co-hosts USA and Canada add another layer of intrigue to their campaign, setting the stage for enthralling battles and unforgettable moments.

  • India’s Forex Reserves Decline USD 2 Billion And Come Off Record Highs | Markets News

    New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves declined a little over USD 2 billion in the week that ended on May 24, to come off from its all-time high it experienced a week prior. The reserves are now at USD 646.673 billion.

    In the previous week, the reserves rose for the third straight week, by USD 4.549 billion to USD 648.700 billion, according to data shared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the process, they touched a fresh lifetime high.

    Preceding those three weeks, the forex kitty had seen three consecutive weeks of decline. According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign currency assets (FCA), the biggest component of the forex reserves, declined by USD 1.510 billion to USD 567.499 billion.

    Gold reserves during the week declined by USD 482 million to USD 56.713 billion. India’s foreign exchange reserves are now sufficient to cover around 11 months of projected imports, according to a RBI report. (Also Read: FPIs Offloaded Over Rs 25,000 Cr Indian Stocks In May, Turning Net Sellers Second Month)

    In the calendar year 2023, the RBI added about USD 58 billion to its foreign exchange kitty. In 2022, India’s forex kitty slumped by USD 71 billion cumulatively. Foreign exchange reserves have risen about USD 28 billion, on a cumulative basis, in 2024 so far.

    Forex reserves, or foreign exchange reserves (FX reserves), are assets that are held by a nation’s central bank or monetary authority. It is generally held in reserve currencies, usually the US Dollar and, to a lesser degree, the Euro, Japanese Yen, and Pound Sterling.

    The country’s foreign exchange reserves last touched their all-time high in October 2021. Much of the decline after that can be attributed to a rise in the cost of imported goods in 2022. Also, the relative fall in forex reserves could be linked to the RBI’s intervention, from time to time, in the market to defend the uneven depreciation in the rupee against a surging US dollar. (Also Read: RBI Aims To Expand UPI To 20 Countries By 2028-29: RBI’s Annual Report)

    Typically, the RBI, from time to time, intervenes in the market through liquidity management, including through the sale of dollars, to prevent a steep depreciation in the rupee. The RBI closely monitors the foreign exchange markets and intervenes only to maintain orderly market conditions by containing excessive volatility in the exchange rate, without reference to any pre-determined target level or band.

  • This Indian cricketer got married just before T20 WC 2024, who is the bride?

    Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer got married on 2 June.

    Venkatesh Iyer: Currently, Team India has reached America to play T20 World Cup 2024. The first match is to be held on 5th June. Just before this, Venkatesh Iyer, who is out of the Indian team, has got married. This star all-rounder recently played an important role in making KKR champion in IPL 2024. After which he took seven rounds with his fiancée Shruti Raghunathan in front of family and friends. His wedding pictures are viral on social media.

    Venkatesh Iyer got married in a traditional way. He got engaged to Shruti Raghunathan in November last year and had vowed to get married after IPL 2024, now when his team KKR became the champion, he got married. It is believed that Iyer may also return to Team India after the T20 World Cup 2024.

    Who is Venkatesh Iyer’s Dulhania

    Venkatesh Iyer has made Shruti his life partner. According to media reports, she works in Lifestyle International Private Limited, Bangalore. There is no concrete information about how she met Iyer. But it is said that both of them met through a common friend, after which they became friends, which turned into love and now both of them have married each other.

    Venkatesh Iyer has made a significant contribution in helping KKR win the title this season. He scored 270 runs in 15 matches. During this, his average was 46.25 and strike rate was 158.79. He has played 50 matches in IPL so far, in which he has scored 1326 runs at an average of 31.57 and strike rate of 137.13. He has scored 1 century and 11 fifties.

    Iyer has played for Team India

    Venkatesh Iyer has also played for Team India. But due to poor form, he had to be dropped from the team. This player played his last international match in January 2022. Since then he is out of Team India. He has scored 24 runs in 2 ODIs and 133 runs in 9 T20 matches for India.

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