Islamabad, Feb 28 (UNI) Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has clarified why he has never considered taking up the role of head coach or chief selector of the national cricket team, citing the harsh treatment faced by former players in such positions. Speaking on a sports channel, Wasim Akram addressed a fan’s question regarding…
Lahore, Feb 28 (UNI) Australia secured their place in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy after their crucial group-stage encounter against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain on Friday. Chasing a target of 274, Australia had reached 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs before wet outfield forced the match to be called off. The…
Kolkata, Feb 28 (UNI) Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday dashed off a letter to Election Commission of India (ECI) Gyanesh Kumar complaining against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing her of tarnishing the image of the national poll body. Adhikari said Banerjee, while addressing the Trinamool Congress workers at Netaji Indoor Stadium…
Mumbai, Feb 28 (UNI) India and Japan have renewed the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) effective from Friday for up to USD 75 Billion. The BSA is a two-way arrangement where both authorities can swap their local currencies in exchange for the US Dollar. The size of the BSA remains unchanged, that is, up to 75…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held talks here today to strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership. Earlier, PM Modi warmly welcomed the visiting European Commission President to Hyderabad House for the talks. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: “Further strengthening India-EU…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) India and the European Union on Friday held the second Trade and Technology Council meeting here as well as the bilateral cluster meeting with the visiting EU Commissioners, ahead of bilateral talks between PM Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who…
San Francisco/New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) The family of Nilam Shinde, an Indian student admitted to the UC Davis hospital near Sacramento, California, in serious condition following a car accident, has been granted visa by the US to visit her. The father Tanaji Shinde said they have obtained emergency visa with the help of the…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) The stage is set for the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025, which will take place from March 1 to 12 at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium, Panchkula. In a significant development, Hockey India has introduced a new format featuring a promotion and relegation system, adding an…
Lahore, Feb 28 (UNI) Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in their crucial Champions Trophy encounter at Gaddafi Stadium here on Friday. Afghanistan Captain Hasmatullah Shahidi said, “We have decided to bat first because it’s a used pitch, and we expect it to slow down in the second half, bringing…
Mumbai, Feb 28 (UNI) The bloodbath was witnessed at Dalal Street on Friday, as the BSE Sensex crashed 980 pts at 73,631 in opening session as heavy selling was seen across the board. Especially, Auto, IT and Technology stocks dropped over 3 per cent. Investors were seen cautious ahead of crucial GDP figures, even recent…
