Residents remove debris from a house damaged by Wednesday’s two drone strikes, in Kabul, Afghanistan (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai) Three young Afghan cricketers were among eight civilians killed in a reported aerial strike by Pakistan on Saturday. The deceased players were identified as Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon.The Afghanistan Cricket Board has responded by withdrawing from…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Six major powers, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, said on Thursday they are ready to support efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict in the Gulf continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.In a joint statement, the…
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of the beloved Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara at the age of 71, following a short illness. Renowned for her unforgettable performances in iconic films like ‘Home Alone’ and the hit series ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Catherine’s talent blossomed over an impressive career that spanned five decades. Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy…
Siddhesh Lad’s run of scores continued on Day Two of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at the MCA ground in Bandra-Kurla Complex, with the Mumbai captain equalling a long-standing record held by Rusi Modi and Sachin Tendulkar.Lad scored an unbeaten 102 off 170 balls, with 12 fours, to register his fifth century of the…
File photo of Bhupen Borah (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah resigned from the party ahead of the upcoming elections in the state.In his letter to the Congress, he claimed that he was being “ignored” by the party leadership and was not being accorded his due in the state unit.“I…
NEW DELHI: In view of heavy rainfall and displaced people losing their livelihoods, the Centre on Sunday released Rs 1,951 crore for the state disaster relief funds of Maharashtra and Karnataka.Home minister Amit Shah said govt was fully committed to providing all possible assistance to states affected by flood, landslides and cloudburst. He has approved…
Australia’s Nathan Lyon, left, celebrates with teammate Mitchell Starc after dismissing England’s Ben Duckett. (AP Photo) Nathan Lyon etched his name deeper into cricket history on Thursday as the evergreen off-spinner surpassed Glenn McGrath on the all-time Test wickets list, delivering a decisive blow to England on the second day of the third Ashes Test…
LUCKNOW: The proposal to automatically raise electricity bills every year — even if state regulators fail to issue timely tariff orders — has ignited controversy over India’s new draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026.The Union ministry of power published the draft policy on Jan 20, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days. Among…
VISAKHAPATNAM: Many parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) and Rayalaseema regions in Andhra Pradesh will have to brace for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall next week (from October 27) as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a cyclone likely to form in the Bay of Bengal is approaching its coast. The cyclonic storm…
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