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Sri Lanka’s left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from all forms of cricket for one year, of which six months will be suspended, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement on Wednesday. The ban was imposed on Jayawickrama after he admitted to violating the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Code. The 26-year-old acknowledged breaching Article […]
As many as 228 people have lost their lives while 25 others are still missing in the recent rain-induced floods and landslides. Another 158 people have sustained injuries. According to Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari, so far 13,071 people have been rescued from the flood-affected areas and search, rescue and relief assistance has been mobilized. […]
sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that arch foe Iran would pay for its missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, while Tehran said any retaliation would be met with “vast destruction”, raising fears of a wider war. As Washington expressed full backing for its longtime ally Israel, Iran’s armed forces said direct intervention by Israel’s […]
Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 60 Palestinians overnight, including in a school sheltering displaced families, medics said, as Israeli tanks advanced in areas of Khan Younis in the south of the enclave. Israeli tanks carried out a raid on several areas in eastern and central Khan Younis in the southern […]
Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan’s white-ball cricket captain for a second time in 11 months, citing a need to lessen his workload and focus on improving his game. Babar stepped down as captain of all three formats last year after Pakistan failed to make the knockout stage of the 50-overs World Cup, before returning […]
Veteran pacer Tim Southee has stepped down as New Zealand’s Test captain, with wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham set to lead the team during their three-match Test series against India. This decision follows New Zealand’s 2-0 loss to Sri Lanka in Galle, including a defeat by an innings and 154 runs in one of the matches. Southee […]
Ministry of Coal successfully concluded the “Swachhta Hi Seva” campaign today with the celebration of “Swachh Bharat Diwas,” coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This campaign resonated with Gandhiji’s vision of a clean and healthy India and reinforcing the Ministry’s dedication to upholding his ideals of cleanliness and public health. To honor this […]
Two Day National Level Review and Workshop on Sustainable Oil Palm Cultivation, organized by the Department of Agriculture, Assam in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), Government of India, concluded in Guwahati. The event brought together key stakeholders from government bodies, private companies, farmers, and international organizations to exchange global best […]
A helicopter carrying three people, including two pilots and an engineer, crashed near Bavdhan in Pune district on Wednesday morning. Fire officials confirmed that all three on board were killed in the crash. Police and fire officials stated that the chopper was operated by Heritage Aviation. Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Pune Chief Fire Officer […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 155th birth anniversary at Rajghat in the national capital on Wednesday. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing the lasting impact of Bapu’s life and ideals based on truth, harmony, and equality. […]
