Death toll from Brazil floods hits 169

Sao Paulo, May 27 (UNI) Record rainfall and flooding in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state have claimed 169 lives since the storms hit the state on April 29, the Civil Defense agency said Sunday. In the last 24 hours, three more bodies were recovered, while 56 people remained missing as a result of…

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No favourites in T20 World Cup: Stuart Law

Texas, May 27 (UNI) USA head coach Stuart Law rules out any favourites at the T20 World Cup after 2-1 series win against Bangladesh. In his first assignment as the newly appointed head coach of USA, Law has already helped the side to their record first T20I series victory against a full-member team. After the…

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Telangana: Polling begins for Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda graduates’ MLC by-election

Hyderabad, May 27 (UNI) Polling for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda graduates’ MLC by-election began at 0800 hours on Monday, amid tight security. Voters from the constituency, which spans 34 assembly constituencies, are casting their ballots at 605 polling booths. Polling will conclude at 1600 hours. There are a total of 4,63,839 graduate voters, with 52 candidates contesting…

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West Indies finalise T20 World Cup squad

Antigua, May 27 (UNI) West Indies have replaced the experienced Jason Holder with left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy. Holder will miss the tournament due to an injury. The 32-year-old sustained his injury during the County Championship 2024 and will require a recovery period that has effectively ruled him out of the tournament. His replacement McCoy…

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After seamers show, KKR routs SRH, wins 3rd IPL title

Chennai, May 26 (UNI) After a dominating show by the seamers, who bagged eight wickets, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batters, led by left hander Venkatesh Iyer’s blistering half century, humbled Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to win its third IPL title in an one-sided IPL final at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Sunday night. After skittling out…

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