Active Covid cases in India cross 6,000-mark
NEW DELHI: India’s active Covid case tally crossed the 6,000 mark with 769 new infections being reported in the last 48 hours, according to the Union health ministry data released on Sunday. Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry. Due to the rising […]
“Not looking that far ahead…”: Steve Smith on 2027 Test tours to England, India
London : As intrigue continues over how the remainder of Test career would play out for the star Australia batter Steve Smith, the 36-year-old veteran said that he is currently taking things “day by day” and not thinking about exciting Test tours to England and India in 2027. Smith’s current focus however, would be continuing […]
Auto DrKarachi: 32 mild tremors recorded since June 1, says chief meteorologistaft
Karachi : The port city has been experiencing a series of mild earthquakes for over a week, with 32 tremors recorded since June 1, Geo News reported, citing Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari’s statement. According to Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari, the earthquakes had magnitudes ranging from 1.5 to 3.6 on the Richter scale. The […]
Four Baloch fighters killed in intense gun battle with pro-government militia in Barkhan
Barkhan : Four Baloch fighters were killed in a fierce clash with a “state-backed” armed group in Balochistan’s Barkhan district on Friday, reports The Balochistan Post. The confrontation occurred in the Koh-e-Jandar area of Rakni tehsil and lasted several hours. Residents reported the use of heavy weapons on both sides during the exchange of fire. […]
Pakistan: Gas cylinder blast kills six family members in Mardan
Mardan : A devastating gas cylinder explosion in Irum Colony, Mardan, caused the roof of a two-storey house to collapse, killing six family members and injuring two others, ARY News reported. The blast, which occurred around midnight on June 7, completely flattened the upper structure of the house. The deceased include a husband, wife, and […]
PM Netanyahu condemns vandalism at Supreme Court amid investigation
Tel Aviv : Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong condemnation Saturday night following damage to a window at Israel’s Supreme Court building in Jerusalem, discovered late Thursday night. “I strongly condemn any sign of violence of any kind, certainly against representatives of the authorities,” Netanyahu said. “I call on public leaders and law enforcement […]
Indian men eye comeback against Netherlands in FIH Pro League
Amstelveen, Jun 8: The Indian men’s hockey team will look to bounce back from its narrow defeat in the opener when it takes on The Netherlands in the European leg of the FIH Pro League here on Monday.India squandered a one goal lead to lose 1-2 to Olympic champions Netherlands in the first match on […]
Asian champion 100m hurdler Jyothi leads India’s 6-gold show in Taiwan Open
TAIPEI CITY,: Asian champion Jyothi Yarraji won the women’s 100m hurdles race with yet another impressive time as India won six gold medals in the Taiwan Open international athletics competition here on Saturday. National record holder Yarraji clocked 12.99 seconds to pocket the gold at the Taipei Municipal Stadium, ahead of Japanese runners Asuka Terada […]
India must give Gill a crack at Test captaincy for a long period of time: Ponting
NEW DELHI,: India have taken the right decision by handing the reins of the Test team to Shubman Gill and now the youngster must given a long rope to prove his credentials, says Ricky Ponting, who is also confident that India can handle the ongoing transition phase better than other countries. India will be without […]
Cash discovery row: Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid removal by Parliament
NEW DELHI: Resignation is the only option before Justice Yashwant Varma to avoid impeachment by Parliament as the government pushes for bringing a motion to remove the Allahabad High Court judge over alleged corruption. Officials aware of the procedure to appoint and remove Supreme Court and high court judges pointed out that while defending his […]
