- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
NEW ZEALAND'S Trent Boult said Thursday (10) "it doesn't get any bigger than taking on India in front of 1.5 billion people" as he counted down to their likely World Cup semi-final showdown in Mumbai. Left-arm quick Boult returned figures of 3-37 to play a pivotal role in his team's…
INDIAN-ORIGIN entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for the US president's office in next year's election, targeted Republican opponent Nikki Haley yet again on the debate stage on Thursday (8) and this time, he lobbed a personal insult at the only woman candidate in the fray. The 37-year-old Ramaswamy compared…
THE Indian government has filed an appeal with authorities in Qatar over the death penalty given to eight former personnel of the navy who were arrested last year on charges of spying for Israel. On Thursday (9), Indian external affairs ministry's spokesperson Arindam Bagchi confirmed New Delhi has "already filed…
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in their last league match on Thursday to all but book their semi-final spot at the World Cup. Afghanistan and Pakistan remain in the race for the remaining final-four spot with one match left but need improbable winning margins. Table-toppers India, South…
TRENT Boult led an inspired bowling display to help New Zealand down Sri Lanka by five wickets on Thursday (9) and move to the brink of the World Cup semi-finals. Chasing a modest 172 for victory, New Zealand rode on an opening stand between Devon Conway (45) and Rachin Ravindra…
INDIA, which remains a strategic partner for the US, is free to decide on its stance on any particular crisis or contingency around the world, including in the Middle East, the White House has said. The remarks by John Kirby, coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in…
THE UK government has tabled plans to add India to an expanded list of safe states, which would speed up the process of returning Indians who travel from the country illegally and rule out their chance of seeking asylum in Britain. A draft legislation laid in the House of Commons…
WELSH first minister Mark Drakeford on Wednesday (8) night announced plans for a fresh Welsh and India economic initiative next year at the official Diwali event organised by the Indian government in Cardiff. Speaking at the event at Glamorgan Cricket club in Pontcanna, the 69-year-old Labour politician revealed the details…
AN INDIAN student, who was horribly attacked at a fitness centre in Indiana state of the US last month, has succumbed to his injuries in a hospital on Wednesday (8). Varun Raj Pucha, 24, was stabbed in his head by Jordan Andrade, also 24, police said. The victim was a…
NEW ZEALAND skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to field against Sri Lanka on Thursday as they make a last push for a World Cup semi-final berth with rain threatening to play spoilsport. The Kiwis have lost four straight matches and made one change from their previous defeat…
