August 20, 2026

Economic Survey calls for phasing out cross-subsidised rail and power tariffs to cut logistics costs, boost competitiveness

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NEW DELHI: High railway freight rates arising from cross-subsidisation are distorting competition with road transport, pushing up commodity prices, consumer inflation, and overall logistics costs, the Economic Survey 2025–26 highlighted.Reiterating the proposal in the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2026, the survey recommended the complete elimination of cross-subsidies for railways and the manufacturing sector within the next…

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England Under-19 146/3 in 35.0 Overs

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England vs New Zealand Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: New Zealand Under-19 skipper Tom Jones won the toss and chose to field against England in their Super Six Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo today. Playinf XIs: England U19 (Playing XI): Ben Dawkins,…

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Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Alexander Zverev in five-set epic to reach maiden Australian Open final | Tennis News

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Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Carlos Alcaraz pushed through physical distress and a wild swing of momentum to subdue Alexander Zverev in a gripping five-set semifinal on Friday, sealing a place in his first Australian Open final and making history in the process.The 22-year-old Spaniard became the youngest man in the Open era to reach…

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Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘King’ to feature massive Rs 50 crore action sequence filmed in Europe – Reports | Hindi Movie News

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Siddharth Anand, known for ‘Pathaan’ and ‘War’, is directing ‘King’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji. The film features a massive Rs 50 crore action sequence shot in Europe. Backed by a Rs 350 crore budget, King releases Christmas 2026. Siddharth Anand, hailed as one of Bollywood’s top…

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PT Usha’s husband V Srinivasan passes away at 67; PM Narendra Modi speaks to IOA president | Kozhikode News

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KOZHIKODE: V Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President and Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, passed away in the early hours of Friday, according to family sources. He was 67.Srinivasan collapsed at his residence early Friday morning. Although he was rushed immediately to a nearby hospital, doctors were unable to revive him, sources said.Prime…

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2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan revealed: Seven screens, V8 and more!

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class, marking the mid-cycle refresh of the W223 generation. The facelifted luxury sedan brings noticeable design revisions, next-generation technology and feature upgrades, along with revised powertrains engineered to meet upcoming Euro 7 emission standards. It also offers expanded customisation options through Mercedes-Benz’s Manufaktur programme, allowing buyers greater scope for…

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Qatar: Driving without a licence could lead to jail, heavy fines, Interior Ministry warns | World News

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Driving without licence could lead to jail, heavy fines/Representative Image Driving without a valid licence in Qatar is a criminal offence, and the Ministry of Interior has reminded motorists that getting behind the wheel comes with strict legal responsibility and serious consequences under the law.In a message shared on its official social media platforms, the…

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