Madrid, Aug 22 (IANS) Defending champions Barcelona will begin their La Liga title defence with a visit to a much-changed Elche side on Sunday, as Hansi Flick’s team look to make a strong start to the new campaign.
Colombo, Aug 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva has called on his fast bowlers to raise their game and bolster the side’s confidence as the hosts aim to replicate India's template from Galle to square the series when the second game begins at the SSC Ground on Sunday.
Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Having long supported the political and military ecosystem in Afghanistan from which the Taliban emerged, Pakistan expected the group's return to power to serve its interests on the Durand Line, suppress the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and preserve Kabul’s dependence on Pakistani transit and security support. Instead, the Taliban have resisted Islamabad’s pressure and increasingly pursued alternative diplomatic and economic partnerships, a report has stated.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) Chairman Sunil Sethi on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts towards ensuring global recognition for Indian fabric and local craft.
Mackay, Aug 22 (IANS) Scrutiny over Australia's top-order batting grew more on Saturday when it failed to inspire another strong start during the ongoing second Test match against Bangladesh at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Big cars, lavish homes and a lifestyle that one would yearn for has been a selling point for the ISI, when it come to recruitments in India. The ISI-backed recruiters have been told to put out images of themselves posing with luxury cars, lavish homes and expensive clothes in order to rope in youth for terror related activities.
Islamabad/New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Pakistan's participation in various alliances is largely driven by the need for financial assistance amid its persistent economic crisis. Islamabad’s reliance on oil-rich Middle Eastern countries for short-term economic relief highlights the absence of the country's long-term economic strategy, a report has stated.
Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IANS) Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold of the USA will make her debut as part of a star-studded line-up of 12 overseas archers from 10 different countries competing in the second edition of the Archery Premier League (APL), scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from October 8.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing the framework governing the monitoring and disclosure of the utilisation of funds raised through public issues with an aim to improve the timeliness of disclosures and simplify compliance requirements, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Saturday.
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty admitted that it is tough keeping up with wife Mana Shetty as he compiled a heartfelt birthday wish for his better half on social media on Saturday.
