Newly unsealed documents reveal more details of prosecutors” evidence in 9/11 attacks
Washington: Newly unsealed documents give one of the most detailed views yet of the evidence gathered on the accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, including how prosecutors allege he and others interacted with the hijackers who carried out the September 11, 2001 attacks. The summaries of evidence released Thursday include Mohammed’s own statements over the […]
CRPF chief visits forward areas in Rajouri, reviews security situation
Rajouri/Jammu: CRPF Director General GP Singh reviewed the security situation and the force’s operational preparedness during a recent two-day visit to the forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Friday. Singh also met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday and briefed him about the force’s preparedness for counter-terrorism operations and managing […]
Banks to have ‘bank.in’ internet domain name, non-banks ‘fin.in’: RBI
Mumbai: In order to check cyber security threats, the Reserve Bank on Friday decided that Indian banks will have exclusive internet domain name ‘bank.in’ and non-bank financial entities ‘fin.in’. Unveiling the last bi-monthly monetary policy of this fiscal year, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said registrations for ‘bank.in’ will commence from April 2025, and going forward […]
Solid start for Diksha and Avani in Lalla Meryem Cup
Rabat (Morocco): Indian golfer Diksha Dagar began the new season with a bogey but then turned things around with four birdies for a three-under 70 in the opening round of the Lalla Meryem Cup here. Diksha was tied seventh at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course. Avani Prashanth, making her professional debut, also had […]
BCCI calls SGM on March 1 to appoint new joint secretary
New Delhi: The BCCI has convened a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on March 1 to appoint a new joint secretary after the position was left vacant following the elevation of Devjit Saikia to the post of the board’s secretary. Assam Cricket Association’s (ACA) Saikia had succeeded Jay Shah in the secretary’s position last […]
Wyndham Clark shoots 7-under 64 to take 1st-round lead in Phoenix Open
Scottsdale (Arizona) A rough start to the season had Wyndham Clark digging through past notes, listening to old books — anything to get his mind out of the negative. The mindset reset paid off in the opening round of the Phoenix Open, particularly after a late tee shot into the water threatened to derail his […]
Spanish defender Sergio Ramos to resume his illustrious career in Mexico
Mexico City: Eight months after his last competitive match, Spanish defender Sergio Ramos will resume his illustrious career on another continent. Ramos, who will turn 39 in March, will play for Monterrey of Liga MX in Mexico where he will have a chance to play in the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup. […]
England plans major upgrade of training base used by its national soccer teams
Manchester: The English Football Association has announced plans to “radically” redevelop the training base used by its national teams with a view to making them the “best in the world.” St George’s Park, based in Staffordshire, has been widely credited for improvements that have seen England’s women’s team win the European Championship and reach the […]
Fiorentina beats Inter Milan 3-0 in game rearranged after a player collapsed on field
Florence (Italy): Defending champion Inter Milan missed the chance to move level at the top of the Serie A after a 3-0 loss to Fiorentina on Thursday. Two goals from Moise Kean after Luca Ranieri’s opener secured the win that lifted Fiorentina to fourth. Inter remains second and three points behind leader Napoli after losing […]
Barcelona routs Valencia again to reach Copa del Rey semifinals. Sociedad gets past Osasuna
Madrid: Ferran Torres scored a hat trick in the first half hour to lead Barcelona to another rout of Valencia and a spot in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Torres scored in the third, 17th and 30th minutes in Barcelona’s 5-0 win at Valencia. Fermin López scored in the 23rd and […]
