Mumbai, June 27 (UNI) The Rupee strengthened for the second consecutive day today by 22 paise to close at 85.48 against the US dollar ,on weak dollar demand by bankers and importers, amid easing geopolitical tension ,forex traders said. A positive close in the domestic equity market and easing crude oil prices are also supporting…
Mumbai, June 27 (UNI) AdaniConneX Pvt Ltd, which is a joint venture between Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) and the US-based EdgeConneX, has purchased 100% stake in Granthik Realtors Pvt Ltd for Rs 85.99 crore, according to a stock exchange filing made by the Adani Group on Friday. The deal was completed on June 26 through…
Los Angeles/Buenos Aires, June 27 (UNI) Acclaimed six-time Oscar nominated Argentinian-American composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for providing the music for making the theme of the original ‘Mission: Impossible’ TV series, ‘Mannix’, ‘Starsky & Hutch’, and ‘Bullitt’, died yesterday. Aged 93, Schifrin, who received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards in November 2018, died…
Colombo, June 27 (UNI) Sri Lanka have announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 2, 5, and 8. Charith Asalanka, who has been a vital cog in the team since his appointment as captain last year will once again lead the challenge at home. Having already scored…
By Rohit Kumar Mitra New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) India’s Paris Paralympics badminton Gold medallist Nitesh Kumar is all keyed up as he prepares to carry forward his success story into the BWF Para Badminton World Championships slated to be held in Manama, Bahrain, in February next year. “Para Badminton World Championships is the big…
Cape Town, June 27 (UNI) Reigning ICC World Test Championship holders, South Africa, will be led by Keshav Maharaj in the two-game series in Zimbabwe. Following an injury to full-time skipper Temba Bavuma, Maharaj was named as the skipper of the South Africa side for the tour. Bavuma had sustained a hamstring strain during the…
Mumbai, June 27 (UNI) JSW Paints today said that the company has entered into definitive agreements to acquire up to a 74.76 pc stake in Akzo Nobel India Limited (ANIL) from Akzo Nobel N.V. and its affiliates for a maximum consideration under the Share Purchase Agreement of up to Rs 8,986 crore, subject to certain…
Colombo, June 27 (UN) Sri Lanka are on the brink of wrapping up a comprehensive victory in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club as they left Bangladesh reeling at 115/6 in their second innings, still trailing by 96 runs. The hosts appear set to seal the two-match series. A dominant batting display, led…
Berlin, June 27 (UNI) Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek reached a first WTA Tour grass-court final with a crushing victory over Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini at Bad Homburg. Poland’s Swiatek, a former junior champion at Wimbledon, beat the Italian 6-1 6-3. The former world number one has won 12 titles on hard courts and…
London, June 27 (UNI) Jofra Archer’s “pure talent” gives him the opportunity to create a legacy in Test cricket, said Rob Key, managing director of England men’s cricket. Fast bowler Archer, 30, has been named in England’s squad for the second Test against India which starts at Edgbaston on Wednesday. The playing XI is yet…
