IND vs ENG Test: Mohammed Siraj after his match winning spell at The Oval - 'I didn't think...' | Cricket News

India’s Mohammed Siraj reacts after bowls a delivery on day four of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Mohammed Siraj knocking the stumps out was a fitting way for the series to end — a performance of incredible guts and skill from him and India, as they drew the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.Siraj bowled Gus Atkinson with a sublime yorker, sealing India’s victory and drawing the series. It was a five-wicket haul for Siraj, who played all five Tests.“I was just focusing on bowling in the right areas. I wasn’t too concerned about conceding a boundary,” he told Dinesh Karthik after the match.“I just wanted to bowl in the right areas and pick wickets.”On the first ball of the 35th over, Brook got a huge reprieve on 19 when Siraj — who had just returned to the field after a short break — attempted a catch in the deep off Prasidh Krishna. But in the process of taking it, he stepped on the boundary cushion, converting a potential wicket into a six.“What was he thinking? He wasn’t thinking at all… He didn’t have to move to take the catch — so how costly might that be? Brook is still in and reads the bowlers so well. He bats in a Test match like you’d read a bowler in a T20,” said Ricky Ponting on Sky Sports during the lunch break.Ravi Shastri, former India head coach, felt the dropped catch would fire Siraj up in the second session.“How much fuel does Siraj have left in him?” Shastri wondered.

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“Without him, this series would have been over, done and dusted. He has kept India in the hunt and needs a big afternoon session. That dropped catch of Brook will probably spur him on, and I’m sure he’ll continue to give everything.”Siraj admitted that he thought the game was gone after dropping Harry Brook on Sunday.“Honestly, I didn’t think I had stepped on the boundary cushion after catching it. It was a match-changing moment. Harry Brook went into T20 mode from there and we fell behind in that phase,” Siraj said.Mohammed Siraj was India’s hero as they beat England by just six runs in the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday, ending the series level at 2-2.England, chasing 374, were bowled out for 367, with Siraj taking 5 for 104.After resuming on 339/6, England lost their last four wickets for just 28 runs on the final morning of a thrilling Test series.

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'Should be very cautious': Russia 'attentive' to Trump's nuclear 'rhetoric'; cites NPT

The Kremlin on Monday urged caution after US President Donald Trump said he had deployed two nuclear submarines “closer to Russia” in response to comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. “Russia is very attentive to the topic of nuclear non-proliferation. And we believe that everyone should be very, very cautious with nuclear rhetoric,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

What is Nuclear non-proliferation?

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is a key international agreement aimed at halting the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy, and advancing disarmament. Opened for signature in 1968 and entering into force in 1970, the Treaty was extended indefinitely in 1995 and now has 191 signatories — the most of any arms control accord.Under the NPT, nuclear-weapon states commit not to assist others in acquiring nuclear weapons, while non-nuclear states agree not to pursue them. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), though not a party to the Treaty, plays a crucial verification role through inspections and safeguards to prevent the diversion of nuclear material for military use.

An escalating war of words

Trump announced the deployment on Friday, citing Medvedev’s “highly provocative statements” and saying he had ordered the submarines to “appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that.” He told reporters the subs were “in the region, where they have to be,” though he did not specify whether they were nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed.The latest exchange between Trump and Medvedev began after Trump warned the Russian leader online to “watch his words,” prompting a sharp reply. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said Trump’s ultimatums were a “step towards war… not with Ukraine, but with his own country.”Speaking to Newsmax, Trump said Medvedev “was talking about nuclear,” and added, “when you talk about nuclear, we have to be prepared… and we’re totally prepared.” Trump described the sub deployment as a “precaution” and insisted, “we’re going to protect our people.”The move comes as Trump threatens new sanctions on Russia unless it takes steps toward ending the Ukraine war within days. His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to visit Moscow mid-week for ceasefire talks. Asked what could avert the sanctions, Trump replied, “Yeah, get a deal where people stop getting killed.”Trump has warned that further measures could include “secondary tariffs” on countries like China and India that continue to trade with Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, reiterated on Friday that his conditions for peace remain unchanged and again called on Ukraine to abandon NATO ambitions and concede territories Moscow claims to have annexed.

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Tejashwi's dual voter ID row: Lawyer files complaint against RJD leader; move after EC asked him to hand over EPIC card | India News

NEW DELHI: A police complaint was filed against RJD leader Tejashwi yadav on Monday over his two EPICs matter. The complaint was filed by an advocate, Rajiv Ranjan, in Patna’s Digha Police Station.No case has been registered yet.This comes after the Election Commission of India issued a notice to Yadav after it was found that he allegedly had two different EPIC numbers.“Upon verification, it was found that your name is recorded at serial number 416 of polling station no. 124 (located in the library building of Bihar Engineering University), and the EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number is RAB0456228,” ECI said.“However, as per your statement in the press conference, you referred to your EPIC number as RAB2916120. A preliminary investigation revealed that EPIC number RAB2916120 does not officially exist,” it added.Earlier, Yadav had alleged that his EPIC number was changed and his name was missing from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls. However, the Election Commission rejected the claim, stating that he had used the same EPIC number (RAB0456228) in his 2020 nomination affidavit and that his name appears in the draft list at serial number 416.

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Cockroaches found in ultra-long-haul San Francisco-Mumbai Air India flight; airline apologises | Mumbai News

NEW DELHI: Indian water has “apologised” for the presence of cockroaches on Saturday’s San Francisco-Mumbai ultra-long-haul flight, due to which some passengers had to change their seats. The flight makes a technical halt in Kolkata, where the aircraft was cleaned before proceeding to its destination, where it landed early on Monday.The airline has said it will conduct a “comprehensive investigation to determine the source and cause of this incident and implement measures to prevent recurrence.” “On flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata, two passengers were unfortunately bothered by the presence of a few small cockroaches on board. Our cabin crew, therefore, relocated the two passengers to other seats in the same cabin, where they were comfortable thereafter,” an Air India spokesperson said. “During the flight’s scheduled fuel stop in Kolkata, our ground crew promptly conducted a deep cleaning process to address the issue. The same aircraft subsequently departed on time for Mumbai. Despite our regular fumigation efforts, insects can sometimes enter an aircraft during ground operations,” an Air India spokesperson added further.“Air India will be undertaking a comprehensive investigation to determine the source and cause of this incident and implement measures to prevent recurrence. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to the passengers,” the spokesperson said.

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IND vs ENG Test: 'He reminded me of Rishabh Pant' - Ex-India cricketer makes a massive comparison | Cricket News

England’s Harry Brook loose his bat while playing a shot on day four of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Former India cricketer Ajay Jaadaja has showered praise on England’s Harry Brook and compared the swashbuckling batter to India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh pant.England were faltering at 106 for 3 following the loss of stand-in captain Ollie Popebut the Yorkshire pair of Brook (111) and Root (105) turned the tide with a fourth-wicket stand of 195.“Such players might not score runs every time, but when they do, they leave a massive impact. He reminded me of Rishabh Pant today. There was one thing common between him and Rishabh Pant — both are impactful, and their bats go flying. Their styles are similar, so their mistakes and impact will also look similar,” Jadeja said on Sony Sports.

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Brook made an immediate impact when he came out to bat on Sunday, at one stage hitting 27 runs in the space of eight balls.The talented 26-year-old charged down the pitch to loft Akash Deep for an extraordinary six over cover, despite heavy cloud cover in London favouring India’s quicks.He almost holed out to fine leg off Prasidh Krishna, but Mohammed Siraj was unable to stop himself from stepping onto the boundary rope, which meant a six for Brook.Brook completed a 91-ball century, including 12 fours and two sixes — his second of the series — but his innings ended in appropriately spectacular fashion.“Brook remains the same. He doesn’t change his game. Washington Sundar left him standing halfway down the pitch in the last match. This is the thing with these players. They might not be as consistent as Joe Root every day, but a team needs them too. In difficult circumstances, only mavericks come in handy,” Jadeja said.Going for another big hit off Deep, Brook’s bat flew out of his hands. As the blade soared towards square leg, the ball looped to mid-off, where Siraj held the catch.

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“At the start, he dominated and put the pressure that was on them back on the bowlers. Then, as soon as the atmosphere cooled slightly and they gained control, he kept playing in his own style, and his partnership with Joe Root left England on the threshold,” he said.“The pressure they faced in the last half an hour — if they had to play for half an hour like that when 250 runs were required — the bowlers would always have hope. He broke the bowlers’ hopes in that half an hour, and then we kept waiting for the next two hours, wondering what would happen next,” Jadeja added.

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Broken, but not beaten! Chris Woakes could bat with one arm against India on Day 5 – just like Saleem Malik in Faisalabad '86 | Cricket News

Chris Woakes could bat with one arm against India

In a gritty twist to the final day of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, injured England all-rounder Chris Woakes has made himself available to bat if required, despite a painful shoulder injury that had initially ruled him out of the remainder of the match.Woakes, who suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder while fielding on Day 1, is willing to step in at No.11 if England need him to chase the remaining 35 runs and clinch the series 3-1 over India on Monday.“He’s all-in, like the rest of us,” said Joe Root, who earlier scored his 39th Test hundred. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“It’s been that kind of series, where guys have had to put bodies on the line. Hopefully, it doesn’t get to that. But he had some throwdowns in here at one point, and he’s ready if needed. He’s desperate to do what it takes.”Root added, “Clearly, he’s in a huge amount of pain having done what he’s done… it just shows the character and the person that he’s willing to put his body on the line like that for England.”

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The situation recalls the legendary moment from the 1986 Faisalabad Test, when Pakistan’s Saleem Malik came out to bat with a broken arm.During the 1986 Faisalabad Test between Pakistan and the West Indies, Saleem Malik showed remarkable courage after being struck by a fierce delivery from Malcolm Marshall that broke his left arm. Refusing to give up, Malik returned to the crease wearing a cast, first batting left-handed and later switching to right-handed. His gritty stand helped Wasim Akram forge a crucial last-wicket partnership, playing a key role in one of Pakistan’s most memorable Test victories.That courageous act remains one of cricket’s most heroic injury-defying moments.Whether England will need Woakes today remains to be seen, but just his readiness has already added another dramatic layer to a hard-fought series. As Root summed it up: “Hopefully he doesn’t have to, but if it does come to that, get us across the line and win us an incredible series.”

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IND vs ENG: Oval thriller goes to the wire! India hang by a thread as fifth Test heads into dramatic final day | Cricket News

India’s Prasidh Krishna, center, celebrates the dismissal of England’s Joe Root, right, on day four of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London: The centre square at the Oval wore a deserted look till 30 minutes before start of play on the fourth morning. Unlike the other days of this final Test of the series, there weren’t players queuing up to go through their warmup drills. Yet, you could cut the tension all around with a knife. India were conserving their three strike bowlers — Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep, while England’s Harry Brook and Joe Root took a few throwdowns and retired to the dressing room.These characters played lead roles in turning the arena into a bullring, throwing gruesome punches at each other before rain and bad light 75 minutes into the last session, took the series into its final dramatic fifth day. India will come back on Monday morning, four wickets away, with 34 runs in the bank, from finishing the series at 2-2. Brook batted like a man on steroids to score 111 off 98 while Root played the monk who had the entire field under his control as he hit 105 off 152 after they got together an hour into the first session with England, in pursuit of 374 on a tricky pitch, looking nervy at 106/3.

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In 35 overs of imperious shot-making, they turned the Oval into a gladiatorial arena as England hurtled towards finishing the series just like they had started it — sauntering past a 370-plus target.But then Siraj and Krishna were not there to agree to a surrender with figures of 3/109 and 2/95. Siraj, like Ben Stokes did in the third Test at Lord’s, dug deep into his energy reserves and kept asking questions of Root’s defence. That resulted in Krishna finding Root’s outside edge to Dhruv Jurel to light up the match again under the dark grey London skies after Brook’s hoick off Akash Deep applied the brakes on England’s charge.In a spell of unchanged bowling after tea, Siraj and Krishna ensured India were still breathing following the damaging blows inflicted by Brook and Root. India will hope the duo has enough left in the tank to turn up one final time on Monday morning and prevent a 1-3 scoreline with Jamie Overton and Jamie Smith at the crease. After all, they were taking on two Yorkshiremen who were bullish about affirming that their ‘Bazball’ brand of cricket works. Root and Brook were advertising for the England team’s ‘we-will-chase-down-anything’ philosophy.Siraj and Prasidh Krishna had Ben Duckett and stand-in captain Ollie Pope under their spell in the first hour of the day. They were all over England with the pitch offering exaggerated movement and some uneven bounce. Duckett edging Krishna to second slip and Pope falling to Siraj LBW seemed a matter of time. Brook wasn’t having any of it; he turned up a bully.

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There are moments that define the course of a big game. Siraj stepping on to the long-leg boundary when Brook, batting on 19, had topedged a short ball from Krishna was clearly one. It was reminiscent of Trent Boult stepping onto the rope after catching Ben Stokes in the 2019 World Cup final. Monday morning will tell if India end up on the wrong side like New Zealand in 2019.It is true that Siraj was in a great rhythm deep into the morning session. He was still bowling at the peak of his powers even as it was his ninth innings of bowling extensive spells in the last two months. He was also fast exhausting his energy levels. He labored along with all his heart and passion. But his day out also highlighted that India were desperately short of another wicket-taking option. Akash Deep lacked the zip and Krishna battled hard to stay consistent with his line and length once Brook went on the rampage.India started and finished strong on Sunday. They will hope that the day’s afternoon session doesn’t cost them the series on Monday.

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 24,600; BSE Sensex up over 170 points

Market experts remain wary and suggest maintaining protective positions with a downward outlook until definitive reversal indicators appear. (AI image)

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensexthe Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 went above 24,600, BSE Sensex was up over 150 points. At 9:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,627.85, up 63 points or 0.25%. BSE Sensex was at 80,771.61, up 172 points or 0.21%.Market experts remain wary and suggest maintaining protective positions with a downward outlook until definitive reversal indicators appear. Individual stock movements are expected to persist as more companies release their quarterly results.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “In the near-term the market is in unchartered territory. A clear direction will emerge on news surrounding the US-India trade deal happening after the next round of trade negotiations. A deal with a tariff of 20% or below will be positive from the market perspective. If this doesn’t happen, and the 25% tariff remains, the market is likely to drift down since it will impact India’s growth and corporate earnings making it difficult to justify the current elevated valuations.”“From the global market perspective, indications are that a rate cut from the Fed in the September FOMC meeting is likely after the latest jobs report indicating declines in job additions in July and downward revisions in the jobs created in May and June. Clearly, the U.S. economy is slowing down and Fed is likely to respond with a rate cut in September. With the inflationary impact of the tariffs kicking in, a stagflationnary scenario for the US cannot be ruled out. The market will respond to incoming data and evolving outlook.”Asian equities continued their downward trend for the seventh consecutive session following disappointing US employment data, which led to a decline in stocks and increased speculation about Federal Reserve rate reductions.US stocks fell on Friday, with the S&P recording its largest daily percentage drop in over two months, triggered by new US tariffs affecting multiple trading partners and an unexpectedly poor jobs report.Gold prices decreased on Monday as traders took profits following a significant increase in the previous session, after disappointing US employment data strengthened predictions of a Federal Reserve interest rate reduction in September.Oil prices continued to decrease on Monday following OPEC+’s agreement to another substantial production increase in September, whilst worries about economic slowdown in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer, contributed to downward pressure.Foreign portfolio investors net sold shares worth Rs 3,366 crore on Friday. DIIs were net buyers at Rs 3,187 crore.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market and other asset classes given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)

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Chess | 'India treats their players like superstars, while America sabotages theirs': GM Hans Niemann sparks new debate | Chess News

File photo of USA’s Hans Niemann. (Image: X)

American Grandmaster (GM) Hans Niemann has ignited fresh controversy in the chess world with a striking statement on social media, contrasting India’s growing support for chess talent with what he claims is a deeply flawed system in the United States.“The Indian government and chess federation treats their players like superstars: supporting their development from an early age and rewarding them for their victories. While the American chess federation sabotages their own. The consequences will be very clear in 5–10 years,” 22-year-old Niemann wrote on X.His comment comes just days after a landmark achievement in Indian chess.

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Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!On Saturday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis awarded Divya Deshmukh a Rs 3 crore cash prize at the Nagari Sanman Sohala ceremony in Nagpur. The 19-year-old became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a dramatic final in Batumi, Georgia.Also present at the event was Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Shivajirao Kokate. Divya, beaming with pride, thanked CM Fadnavis and the people of Nagpur for their overwhelming support and recognition.Earlier in the week, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated both Divya and Humpy in New Delhi, calling their achievement a moment of national pride. Divya is now the 88th GM of India and only the fourth Indian woman to hold the prestigious title.Reflecting on her win, Divya told IANS: “I think this tournament has been the biggest task of resilience… It definitely tested my physical and emotional stamina… always fighting to the end… that has helped me a lot.”The FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 not only marked India’s dominance with an all-Indian final.

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IND vs ENG: Ahead of Day 5, Sunil Gavaskar makes massive remark - 'Unless India level the series, you've to admit that ...' | Cricket News

Sunil Gavaskar (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

As the fifth and final Test between India and England heads into its last day at The Oval, England stand on the brink of a series-clinching victory. Needing just 35 more runs with four wickets in hand, the hosts are firm favourites to close out a 3-1 win. Meanwhile, India require a near-miracle to turn the match around and level the series.Rain and bad light brought an early end to play on Day 4, with England cruising at 339/6, thanks to a dominant 195-run partnership between Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111). The pair dismantled India’s bowling attack and made the target of 374 look well within reach.

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Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reacting to the match situation and India’s overall performance in the series, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar didn’t mince his words during a discussion on Sony Sports Network.“Overall, if you add up all the games, it’s a bit like that – one team has won more games, the other more sets,” Gavaskar said, drawing a tennis analogy to compare match outcomes with momentum shifts.

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He added firmly: “You could say that, but at the end of the day, it’s the result that matters. Unless India win this game and level the series, you have to admit that England are the better team. It doesn’t matter how many sessions you’ve won.”It’s a sobering assessment for an Indian side that has shown flashes of dominance throughout the series but struggled to sustain pressure when it mattered most.With only one day left and little margin for error, India will need a sensational bowling performance or some help from the weather to salvage a draw.

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Saiyaara Full Movie Collection: 'Saiyaara' box office collection day 17: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s film misses the Rs 300 cr mark by a hair, still shines with Rs 299.75 crore amid competition with ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ and 'Dhadak 2' |

With an impressive collection on day 17, As a pandey and Aneed Padda’s ‘Saiyaara’ came very close to touching and even crossing the dream number of Rs. 300 crore. However, despite the strong momentum, it missed the milestone by a whisker. Nevertheless, according to early estimates shared by Sacnilk, the movie made a business of Rs. 299.75 crore by the end of its third weekend.Saaiyaara movie review‘Saiyaara’ was able to achieve this number amid the strong competition it faced with the new Bollywood and regional releases. On the one hand, there is Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur’s ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ and Siddhant Chaturvedi-Triptii Dimri starrer ‘Dhadak 2’. On the other hand, there is Vijay Deverakonda’s film ‘Kingdom’ and the much-loved animated movie ‘Mahavtar Narsimha.’ Each one of these movies is trying its best to enjoy its reign at the box office, and in between all this, Mohit Suri’s romantic musical drama continues to shine.

‘Saiyaara’ box office collection day 17 live update

‘Saiyaara’ had a strong performance during its opening week, grossing Rs 172.75 crore within the first seven days. In its second week, the film earned Rs 107.75 crore. As it entered its third week on Friday, it saw a modest collection of Rs 4.5 crore. Thereafter, on Saturday, with a rise of 50% the earnings went up to Rs 6.75 crore. Thereafter, on Sunday, though it had a slow start, with just Rs 2.4 crore in the account initially, it picked up momentum throughout the day, reaching an estimated Rs 8 crore. With this, the net collection of ‘Saiyaara’ reached Rs 299.75 crore on day 17.Day-wise breakdown of the movie:Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 21.5 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 26 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 35.75 CrDay 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 24 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 25 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 21.5 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 19 CrWeek 1 Collection ₹ 172.75 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 18 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 26.5 CrDay 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 30 CrDay 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 9.25 CrDay 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 10 CrDay 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 7.5 CrDay 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 6.5 CrWeek 2 Collection ₹ 107.75 CrDay 15 [3rd Friday] ₹4.5CrDay 16 [3rd Saturday] 6.75crDay 17 [3rd Sunday]: ₹8 Cr *early estimateTotal ₹ 299.75 crore

‘Saiyaara’ vs ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ and ‘Dhadak 2’

Meanwhile, ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ and ‘Dhadak 2’ also attracted audiences during the weekend. The former enjoyed the weekend surge and made Rs. 9.25 crore on Sunday evening, beating ‘Saiyaara.’ With this, its net collection in three days reached Rs. 24.75 crore. On the other hand, ‘Dhadak 2,’ which initially seemed shy to make double digits by the end of its opening weekend, ended up collecting Rs. 11.50 crore. This number came after the movie saw a slight improvement in the business on Sunday and made Rs. 4.25 crore.

About ‘Saiyaara’

Headlined by Ahaan Panday and Anet frog‘Saiyaara’ is about love, heartbreak, pain, and every emotion that makes a person both strong and vulnerable at the same time. It features Krish Kapoor as an abrasive up-and-coming musical artist, and Vaani Batra, a composed and determined lyricist. Following a painful breakup, Vaani finds new creative motivation for her writing through her relationship with Krish. However, their budding romance and Krish’s swift ascent to fame face a significant obstacle due to unforeseen and tragic events.

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Will RBI cut rates? Most economists expect pause

MUMBAI: Economists are split on whether RBI’s monetary policy committee will continue cutting rates, but most expect it to pause at the August 6 meeting to assess the impact of earlier reductions.Some economists point to softening data. Industrial production as measured by its index slowed to a 10-month low of 1.5%. Credit growth is also weaker, including a marked drop in home loans. Also supporting a rate cut is inflation running below projections.Soumya Kanti Ghosh, group chief economist at SBI there’s no use in holding off on cutting interest rates in Aug. If inflation is going to stay low and steady even in FY27, the central bank shouldn’t wait. He warned that if RBI wrongly assumes that low inflation is temporary and decides not to cut rates, inflation stays low for a long time, and the economy keeps slowing down. A cut now, he added, could support demand during the upcoming festive season. “A frontloaded rate cut in Aug could bring early Diwali… Even festive season is frontloaded in FY26… Empirical evidence suggests a strong pick-up in credit growth whenever festive season has been early and has been preceded with a rate cut.”Others urge caution. Having already lowered the repo rate by 100 basis points (1 percentage point) over three consecutive meetings, RBI may prefer to pause, allowing the effects of previous cuts to ripple through the economy. A note by CareEdge Ratings noted that while inflation is easing and external risks to growth are rising, the central bank may choose to wait. It expects RBI to maintain its 6.4% growth forecast while slightly reducing its inflation outlook for FY26. The US tariff uncertainty is pushing the RBI panel toward a cautious, measured approach, most likely opting for a pause or a “dovish hold” in August while leaving the door open for future policy action.Barclays’ India chief economist Aastha Gudwani also expects the central bank to stay put in Aug. “While this backdrop is conducive for further monetary easing, we believe it is not yet compelling enough to deliver a fourth straight rate cut, and exhaust the policy arsenal,” she said. Gudwani expects a “dovish pause” with RBI retaining a neutral stance and possibly delivering a final 25bps cut in October.

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MNS workers vandalise bar in Panvel hours after Raj Thackeray’s speech; 15 persons booked

MNS workers vandalise bar in Panvel hours after Raj Thackeray’s speech; 15 persons booked

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