India still in labour pains, before new growth emerges: Aakash Chopra on team’s transition struggles in Tests

IANS | November 18, 2025 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra spoke in depth about India’s transition struggles in the red-ball format and how the Shubman Gill-led side has been trying different permutations and combinations to get a settled long-term XI. He said that while India drawing the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in England earlier this year was encouraging, the team is still experiencing ‘labour pains before new growth emerges.’

Bangladesh asks media to refrain from airing Hasina's statements

IANS | November 18, 2025 11:03 AM

Dhaka, Nov 18 (IANS) Following the death sentencing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the National Cyber Security Agency in the South Asian nation called on the media to refrain from disseminating statements made by the former leader, local media reported on Tuesday.

Japan, China hold talks in Beijing amid escalating tensions

IANS | November 18, 2025 10:53 AM

Tokyo, Nov 18 (IANS) Senior officials from Japan and China held talks in Beijing on Tuesday amid rising tensions triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan, which have strained the bilateral relationship.