Seating zone in SCG name after Chamari Athapaththu for Sydney Thunder’s WBBL clash on November 26
Sydney, Nov 16 - The Sydney Thunder has announced that a specially dedicated seating zone at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will be named after Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu for their WBBL Derby clash on November 26.
Israel rejects UNSC’s call for extended humanitarian pauses in Gaza
Jerusalem, Nov 16 - Israel on Thursday rejected the UN Security Council's call for extended humanitarian pauses in the raging war in Gaza as long as the Hamas militant group still hold the hostages captive.
Germany’s top court annuls reallocation of Covid funds for climate measures
Berlin, Nov 16 - Germany's Federal Constitutional Court has annulled the national government's decision to reallocate 60 billion euros ($64 billion) from a Covid-19 relief fund to be used for measures combatting climate change.
Karnataka police issue externment notice to 5 Bajrang Dal activists
Dakshina Kannada, Nov 16 - The authorities have issued externment notice to five Bajrang Dal activists from the Dakshina Kannada district for their alleged involvement in incidents of communal clashes, assault cases in connection with cow transportation, moral policing and other cases.
Politics heats up in Kerala unit of JD(S) ahead of crucial Dec 9 meet
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 16 -Amid standoff with its Kerala unit over joining the BJP, the national leadership of Janata Dal (Secular), an ally of the ruling CPI(M)-led Left LDF in Kerala, has issued an ultimatum to its two state legislatures asking them to attend
26 dead in China building fire
Beijing, Nov 16 - At least 26 people were killed on Thursday after a fire broke at a building of a coal mine company in China's Shanxi province, local authorities confirmed.
Solar-powered cruise ships to operate on Saryu River in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Nov 16 - Two solar-powered ‘mini-cruise’ ships will start operating in the Saryu River in Ayodhya before the inauguration of the Ram Temple in January next year.
UP to distribute bio-decomposers to check stubble burning
Lucknow, Nov 16 - In a bid to curb incidents of stubble burning, the Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of distributing 17 lakh bio-decomposers in 2023-24.
Song Kang returns as Cha Hyun Soo in terrifying new trailer of ‘Sweet Home 2’
Seoul, Nov 16 - The popular apocalyptic horror K-drama show ‘Sweet Home’ is back with its second season, and actor Song Kang has returned as protagonist Cha Hyun Soo. In the new trailer, the world has gone to the dumps in the wake
Uddhav Thackeray demands EC action against Modi, Shah for seeking votes on religious lines
Mumbai, Nov 16 - Shiv Sena (UBT) President and ex-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has demanded action by the Election Commission of India against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for seeking votes in the name of religion, here on Thursday.
England’s Harry Brook withdraws from upcoming season of BBL due to increased workload
New Delhi, Nov 16 - England’s young right-handed batter Harry Brook has withdrawn from the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) due to his increased workload of international commitments.
US Congress passes stopgap spending bill ahead of govt shutdown deadline
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) The US Congress on Thursday approved a stopgap spending bill, averting a government shutdown just two days before funding expired for federal agencies.
Somy Ali on Salman Khan: ‘I detest him; he is sadistic, narcissistic abuser of women’
Mumbai, Nov 16 - Former actress Somy Ali has spoken about her equation with ex-beau Salman Khan and called him a “coward, sadist and a narcissistic abuser of women.” She has also spoke about the superstar's involvement in banning her show ‘Fight Or
WeWork India adds 2 new buildings with over 4K desks in B’luru, Hyderabad
New Delhi, Nov 16 - In line with its commitment towards long-term growth and expansion, flexible workspace provider WeWork India on Thursday announced the signing of lease agreements for two new buildings -- Manyata Redwood in Bengaluru and RMZ Spire in Hyderabad.
Custodial death case: Family approaches Calcutta HC, seeks autopsy at AIIMS
Kolkata, Nov 16 - Family members of Ashoke Shaw, the Kolkata-based youth who died during custody at the Amherst Street Police station, on Thursday approached the Calcutta High Court with a plea that the post-mortem of the body be done at any central
Cash-for-postings: I will retire from politics if single case proved, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Nov 16 - Reacting to the ‘cash-for-posting’ accusations by the Opposition, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has challenged that if the allegations against him are proved even in a single case he would retire from politics.
Men’s ODI WC: South Africa win toss, elect to bat first against Australia under cloudy skies
Kolkata, Nov 16 - South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the second semi-final of 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup at a cloudy Eden Gardens here on Thursday. The winner of Thursday’s clash
‘What If…?’ Season 2 brings to light an array of dark realities
Los Angeles, Nov 16 - The animated series ‘What If…?’ has returned with another grisly take as it hones in for a Christmas release. The trailer for ‘What If…?’ brings yet another stream of alternate dark realities to light, where a whole array
Russia’s central bank ready to raise key rate to curb inflation
Moscow, Nov 16 - Russia's central bank will be ready to raise the key interest rate again if there are no signs that inflation is slowing down, the bank's Deputy Governor Olga Polyakova said.
Asia has fastest growth rate of wind, solar capacity at 35% per year: Report
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Asian investments in renewable energy are growing 23 per cent annually with $345 billion pumped into wind, solar and clean vehicles through 2022, an assessment of energy trends by Zero Carbon Analytics finds on Thursday.