Chennai, Feb 1 (UNI) The Pakistan Cricket Board’s stand on selective participation in the ICC T20 World Cup beginning next week in India and Sri Lanka was difficult to reconcile as it undermines the spirit and sanctity of the competitions, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said late on Sunday night. The ICC notes the statement…
Washington, Feb 2 (UNI) Calling for the “biggest one of all,” President Donald Trump has backed a proposal to construct the world’s largest triumphal arch in Washington, DC, arguing the capital deserves a monument to match America’s global stature. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said he wants the arch to…
London, Feb 2 (UNI) Lord Peter Mandelson, former UK cabinet minister and former ambassador to the United States, has resigned from the ruling Labour Party after fresh revelations emerged about his past links with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to British media reports. Mandelson, who had stepped down as Britain’s envoy in Washington…
Srinagar, Feb 2 (UNI) A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir early Monday morning, with its epicentre in Budgam district, triggering brief panic across parts of the Valley. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were received. The tremor occurred at 5:35 am at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to preliminary data from the…
Melbourne, (UNI) In a landmark clash at the Australian Open men’s final in Melbourne on Sunday, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated seasoned campaigner Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to claim his first Australian Open title and become the youngest man in history to complete a career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old Spaniard’s victory marked a defining…
Vadodara, (UNI) Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues held her nerve with a composed unbeaten knock as Delhi Capitals Women clinched a five-wicket win over UP Warriorz Women in the 20th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the BCA Stadium here on Sunday night. Chasing a modest target of 123, Delhi reached 126 for five in…
Rohit Mitra Noida, (UNI) Title favourites Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026, as they beat Delhi Dangal Warriors 5-4 in a keenly fought contest at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday. After eight bouts, the score stood at 4-4, it all came down to the final women’s 62kg clash, where…
Washington, (UNI) The Trump administration’s push to dramatically expand immigration detention is fuelling a wave of protests nationwide as Immigration and Customs Enforcement moves to buy commercial warehouses and convert them into detention centers. The Department of Homeland Security has quietly scouted dozens of warehouse sites across the country, some capable of holding as many…
Bhubaneshwar, (UNI) The Forest officials have arrested as many as 20 marine fishermen, including two natives of West Bengal, and seized two sea-worthy fishing trawlers from the sea water of the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary of Kendrapara district on the charges of illegally fishing within the turtle congregation zone, an official said today. The fishing trawlers,…
Srinagar, Feb 1 (UNI) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched snow clearance operations on the Pahalgam Chandanwari Road, the gateway to the holy Amarnath Yatra, in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The 17-kilometre-long Pahalgam–Chandanwari stretch is being cleared of heavy snow to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for security forces deployed at various…
