US launches $201 million Trans-Caspian fund

IANS | August 10, 2026 10:19 AM

Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) The United States has launched a $201 million fund to promote private investment along the Trans-Caspian Trade Route as it moves to turn a US-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan peace initiative into a regional transport and economic corridor.

Jharkhand exam row: ED files ECIR to begin probe into suspected financial transactions

IANS | August 10, 2026 10:14 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has entered the investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission’s (JPSC) 14th Preliminary Examination (PT) and other examinations, registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) to examine the financial aspects of the case.

WCA welcomes new Sri Lankan players’ body, calls it boost for professionalism

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has welcomed the formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association, calling it a landmark development that will strengthen player representation and support the continued professionalisation and growth of cricket in Sri Lanka.