In a crucial Qualifier 2 clash for a spot in the IPL 2025 final, Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Iyer's decision was influenced by overcast conditions and the expectation of dew later in the evening.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru aims for a top-two finish for the first time since 2016 as they face Lucknow Super Giants in their final league game. RCB needs a win to secure second place, while LSG, despite inconsistency, remains a dangerous opponent with key players returning. The pitch favors spinners and pace variations, with teams preferring to chase.
The RBI is fortifying its forex reserves against weaponization by diversifying assets across currencies and jurisdictions, reducing reliance on the US dollar. With reserves constituting 74% of its Rs 76 lakh crore balance sheet, the central bank aims to insulate the Indian economy from external shocks. Simultaneously, the RBI promotes rupee-denominated trade and enhances data security with the upcoming IFS Cloud.
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ITC shares experienced a decline of over 5% following reports that British American Tobacco (BAT), the largest shareholder, plans to sell a 2.3% stake in the company through a block deal valued at over Rs 11,600 crore. This sale will reduce BAT's holding in ITC to 23.1%, with the Indian government becoming the largest shareholder group.
As fans gear up for the IPL final on June 3, Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli and partner Anushka Sharma enchanted audiences as they featured in an advertisement for Dubai Tourism. Pictures of the same have flooded social media, with fans excited to see their favourite couple share the screen again.
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