2019 Easter Sunday bombings: Lanka to probe why prior info from Indian intel was ignored
Colombo, June 12 - Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a Committee of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate the actions taken by the Lankan intelligence services on the prior information received from their Indian counterparts regarding the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings which killed
Taliban courts deliver punishments for sodomy, ‘moral corruption’
Islamabad, June 12 - The Taliban's Supreme Court said on Wednesday that three convicts have been separately punished in two Afghan provinces for allegedly committing sodomy and "moral corruption".
Death toll in Kuwait building blaze climbs to 49
Kuwait City, June 12 - The death toll in a fire that erupted on Wednesday in a building housing workers in Kuwait has risen to 49, the Gulf country's state news agency Kuna reported, citing the Interior Ministry.
South Africa on high alert after five confirmed cases of monkeypox
Johannesburg, June 12 - South Africa is on high alert following the outbreak of monkeypox in May, with five laboratory-confirmed cases including one death, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said on Wednesday.
Kuwait’s Emir directs officials to find cause behind deadly fire incident
Kuwait City, June 12 - Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has directed the country's authorities to find the cause behind Wednesday's tragic fire in a building in Kuwait City's Mangaf area which has reportedly killed over 40 people, including many Indian workers.
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh leaving for Kuwait to oversee assistance after tragic fire incident
New Delhi, June 12 - Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, is leaving for Kuwait after several Indian workers were feared dead in a tragic building fire in the Mangaf area of Kuwait City on Wednesday.
Report highlights worsening human rights situation in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar, June 12 - A security report prepared by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province paints a suffering tale of public unrest, killings, terrorism, climate crisis, and health severity during the year 2023, calling on the
Both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes in Gaza: UN
Geneva, June 12 - Both Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip have committed war crimes since the conflict there erupted on October 7 last year, according to a report by the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday.
India’s 500 GW renewable energy target to require investment up to $215 bn in 7 years
Mumbai, June 12 - India's target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030 will require $190 billion-$215 billion of investment over the next seven years, a Moody’s report said on Wednesday, adding that solid growth in India's renewable energy capacity
Shardul Thakur undergoes successful foot surgery in London
New Delhi, June 12 - India's bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has undergone a successful foot surgery in London. The surgery, which took place in London, was necessitated by a foot injury he sustained during the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
ICC Rankings: Mohammad Nabi topples Shakib Al Hasan as No. 1 T20I all-rounder
Dubai, June 12 - Afghanistan’s unbeaten start to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has reshaped the ICC Men's T20I All-Rounder Rankings, with veteran star Mohammad Nabi leading the charge as the No. 1 all-rounder in the latest ICC T20I rankings.
T20 World Cup: Eliminating England is in Australia’s best interest, says Hazlewood
New York, June 12 - Australia fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood said the chance to knock out defending champions England out of the Men’s T20 World Cup would be in the best interest of the side as well as for the other teams in the
T20 World Cup: USA’s Netravalkar recalls U-15 days with ‘close friend’ SKY
New York, June 12 - Ahead of USA facing India in the Men's T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night, left-arm fast-bowler Saurabh Netravalkar recalled how in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav has been a close
T20 World Cup: ‘If there’s good time to play NZ, it’s now’, says Powell
Tarouba (Trinidad), June 12 - West Indies captain Rovman Powell believes his team is facing New Zealand at the perfect time in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup, citing that the Kane Williamson-led side are slightly "undercooked" ahead of the Group C clash
T20 World Cup: ‘Vastly experienced’ Jadeja will win matches for India, says Mhambrey
New York, June 12 - India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has backed ‘vastly experienced’ Ravindra Jadeja to come good in the Men’s T20 World Cup, saying that the left-arm spin all-rounder will be winning matches for the team later in the competition.
T20 World Cup: Hardik always had confidence in his ability, says bowling coach Mhambrey
New York, June 12 - India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said vice-captain Hardik Pandya always has the confidence is his abilities despite a poor run in IPL 2024, adding that he has now found the bowling rhythm in the Men’s T20 World Cup.
Fans burst into anger after ‘Qatar rob India’ of FIFA World Cup qualifying spot
New Delhi, June 12 - India’s devastating loss against Qatar has broke the hearts of football fans around the country as it resulted in the country being eliminated from the FIFA WC Qualifiers in the second round.
FIFA WC Qualifiers: ‘Injustice to my boys’, Stimac hits back at controversial Qatar’s goal vs India
Doha, June 12 - India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac termed Qatar's controversial equaliser in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier round 2 match as an injustice to his side as their dream to make the 2026 World Cup came crashing down
T20 World Cup: Australia crush Namibia to seal Super 8 berth
North Sound (Antigua), June 12 - Australia qualified for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup after defeating Namibia by nine wickets here at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Wednesday (as per IST).
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Nepal match abandoned after heavy rain in Florida
Lauderhill, June 12 - The T20 World Cup group D match between Nepal and Sri Lanka has been called off without a ball being bowled due to inclement weather in Florida, leaving both teams splitting one point apiece.