London, Aug 31 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has executed a major mid-tour overhaul by releasing seven players and replacing coaching staff members following their heavy 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday.
Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday shared perspectives on key regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region which have impacted maritime trade and the safety and security of Indian seafarers, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated after their meeting in Bishkek.
Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it has completed a series of targeted training camps for under-19 men’s cricketers at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility in Bengaluru ahead of upcoming domestic and international fixtures.
Quetta, Aug 31 (IANS) Another four civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation alleged on Monday.
Dhaka, Aug 31 (IANS) At least six children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Monday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 973 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
Dhaka, Aug 31 (IANS) The dope tests of two accused in the case involving the deaths of four members of a Hindu family in Bangladesh's Rangpur returned negative amid mounting scrutiny over the investigation by Bangladesh police into the murder case, local media reported on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India’s real GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of FY 2026-27 reflects the resilience of the economy, with strong consumption, investment and government capital expenditure supporting the momentum, experts said on Monday.
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) The United States should be able to call out the tearing of the Indian national flag outside Madison Square Garden in New York by Khalistani extremists a “disgrace”, with the same clarity it uses to condemn antisemitic vandalism, mosque attacks and temple graffiti. Until it does so, America's invocation of “free speech” will sound less like a commitment to principle and more like a justification for looking the other way, a report has stated.
Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said that Russia-India relations continue to strengthen based on the principles of a privileged strategic partnership and facilitated by the "personal attention" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India’s Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal has announced his decision to contest the forthcoming elections for the presidency of the All India Tennis Association (AITA), saying his lifelong association with the sport and his desire to contribute to its future growth have prompted him to enter the race.
