IPL 2024: Sanjay Bangar appointed Punjab Kings’ Head of Cricket Development
New Delhi, Dec 8 - Former India allrounder Sanjay Bangar has been appointed the head of cricket development at Punjab Kings (PBKS), the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said on Friday.
President accepts resignations of 3 Union Ministers, gives additional charge to 4 ministers
New Delhi, Dec 7- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday accepted the resignations of Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Singh Patel, and Renuka Singh Saruta from the Union Council of Ministers.
SC to deliver verdict on Monday pleas against abrogation of Article 370
New Delhi, Dec 7 - The Supreme Court will deliver on December 11 its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.
S.Korea, US, Japan hold 1st trilateral working-level talks on N.Korea’s cyber threats
Seoul, Dec 7 - South Korea, the US and Japan held their first trilateral working-level talks on Thursday on ways to boost cooperation against North Korea's growing cyber threats, in a follow-up to the summit among their leaders in August, Seoul's Foreign Ministry
Biden’s son indicted on tax evasion charges
Washington, Dec 8 - US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted in California on nine counts related to a Justice Department investigation into his taxes, the media reported.
WhatsApp rolls out disappearing voice messages feature
San Francisco, Dec 8 - Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced disappearing voice messages, that will allow users to send a voice message that can only be listened to once before it disappears.
FIBA not seeking to expand Olympic 3×3 basketball in near future
Mies (Switzerland), Dec 8 - The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is not seeking to expand the Olympic 3x3 basketball competition in the near future, FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis said here on Thursday.
Ukraine aid from US in doubt after failed Senate vote
Washington, Dec 7 - The Republicans in the US Senate on Thursday blocked a move to pass an aid bill for Ukraine after failing to secure border compromises they sought in exchange, the media reported.
Rishi Sunak in danger of losing his Premiership
London, Dec 7 - Rishi Sunak, 42, the Indian-origin British Prime Minister, is fighting with his back to the wall to save his premiership as well as his political career.
Those behind plot to kill Pannun should be held accountable: White House
Washington, Dec 8 - Calling India and the US strategic partners, the White House has reiterated that it wants the plot to kill a Sikh separatist on its soil fully investigated and those behind it be held "properly accountable".
Biden expresses concern over Israeli hostages in Hamas custody
Tel Aviv, Dec 8 - US President Joe Biden has expressed deep concerns about the 135 Israeli hostages who are in the custody of Hamas.
Gujarat’s Garba dance earns UNESCO’s recognition as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’
Ahmedabad, Dec 6 - Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday said that UNESCO has included Gujarat's Garba dance in its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.
Bill to deem Rwanda safe country to be introduced in UK Parliament
London, Dec 7 - British Home Secretary James Cleverly will introduce the Safety of Rwanda Bill in Parliament on Thursday, making clear that the country is a safe place where illegal migrants can be lawfully relocated.
Govts spying on Apple, Google users via push notifications: US Senator
Washington, Dec 7 - Some unidentified governments around the world are spying on Apple and Google phone users through their push notifications, US Senator Ron Wyden has warned in a letter written to the Justice Department.
Trump’s top Indian-origin ally says his admin will target media if re-elected
Washington, Dec 7 - A top Indian-origin aide to Donald Trump has threatened action against people in the media -- "criminally or civilly" -- if the former president storms back to power in 2024.
Nikki draws flak from DeSantis, Ramaswamy but Christie goes for the jugular of Trump
Alabama, Dec 7 - Nikki Haley, the most powerful rival and second runner to ex-President Donald Trump in the polls, came under heavy flak in the 4th GOP sponsored presidential debate at the University of Alabama here. It was the most crucial debate
I-League: Unstoppable Shillong Lajong register fourth straight home win
Shillong, Dec 6 - Shillong Lajong beat Churchill Brothers 2-0 in their I-League 2023-24 game here at the SSA Stadium on Wednesday.
Plant-based foods lack key vitamins necessary for healthy pregnancy: Study
London, Dec 6 - Pregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets, said scientists, who have warned that the situation will likely worsen as more people turn to plant-based foods.
Western Australia chief executive Christina Matthews to step down after 12 years
Perth, Dec 6 - Western Australia chief executive Christina Matthews said she would step down at the end of the current season after overseeing a period of enormous transformation and prosperity for cricket in the state in her 12 years at the role.
Xiaomi launches Redmi 13C Series with 50MP AI dual camera in India
New Delhi, Dec 6 - Global technology brand Xiaomi on Wednesday launched the Redmi 13C Series with a 50MP AI dual camera in India.