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'What did I do wrong?': How being dropped from India team pushed ex-star into depression

Times of India - Mon, 10/26/2026 - 01:31
Amit Mishra faced significant challenges after being excluded from the Indian cricket team for an extended period. He battled depression for 18 months, questioning his performance while continuing to play. A conversation with a selector helped him realize he needed to improve his domestic performance to succeed. After reflecting on his situation, he managed to return to the Indian team in 2008.
Categories: National News

From outranking Fab Four to fight for place: Rise, reign & unraveling of Labuschagne

Times of India - Sun, 10/25/2026 - 23:55
Labuschagne has been afforded more chances than most, but Australian cricket has a history of punishing batters whose judgement deserts them against South Africa.
Categories: National News

EC refuses to give details of SIR software, cites ‘trade secrets, IPR'

Times of India - Sun, 10/25/2026 - 21:34
Election Commission of India declined to share the name of the software used for identifying electoral roll errors. The request for information was made under the Right to Information Act. A social activist from Telangana sought details about the software and algorithms used in the process. The Commission stated that no new software was developed for the exercise conducted.
Categories: National News

Banks pass on rate hikes, but go slow when rates fall; RBI study finds

Times of India - Sun, 10/25/2026 - 21:08
A recent study by the RBI indicates that banks are more responsive to interest rate hikes than to cuts. Specifically, banks relayed 76.4% of repo rate increases, while only 64% of reductions were passed on. Amid periods of tightening, lending rates surged significantly, in contrast to the minimal decreases observed during easing. This research highlights the intricate dynamics of interest rate adjustments, particularly affecting sectors like MSMEs.
Categories: National News

Raj Thackeray deletes Modi-Adani documentary post after Mumbai Police chief’s request, vows to continue fight

Hindu - Sun, 10/25/2026 - 21:02
MNS chief Raj Thackeray maintained that his opposition to corporate monopolies would continue, asserting that the documentary had already achieved its purpose of bringing the issue to public attention
Categories: National News

Former CJI D Y Chandrachud was more deferential to govt than needed, says Justice Kaul

Times of India - Sun, 10/25/2026 - 20:58
Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has expressed concerns about how former Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud dealt with the government. He believes Chandrachud was too lenient during the process of judicial appointments, which raises worries about the independence of the judiciary. This could potentially undermine the separation between the courts and the government, according to Kaul.
Categories: National News

BJP to hold nationwide protest on October 26 against Kharge’s remark on Modi

Hindu - Sun, 10/25/2026 - 20:48
Mr. Kharge’s remarks at a Patna event on Sunday, October 25, in which he dragged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father, triggered a sharp reaction from senior BJP leaders
Categories: National News

EPFO considers Rs 25,000cr war chest to stabilise interest payouts

Times of India - Sun, 10/25/2026 - 20:48
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is exploring the establishment of a Rs 25,000-crore Interest Stabilisation Reserve. This reserve aims to protect members’ interest payouts from corporate bond defaults and other market fluctuations. A report suggested that the fund should be built via surplus ETF gains and will invest in government securities. Historical performance indicates that this reserve can effectively manage interest rate stability.
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