England’s Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the 2026 edition of The Hundred after sustaining a right knee injury during the recently concluded ODI series against India.Bethell, who was retained by Birmingham Phoenix for GBP 340,000 ahead of The Hundred’s inaugural player auction, had also been appointed captain…
Ram Temple, Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri on Monday defended former general secretary Champat Rai following his resignation over the Ram temple donation theft case, saying Rai remained “untainted” in his eyes and describing his decision to step down as voluntary…
Etihad Rail has opened passenger bookings with half-price launch fares / Image – file The countdown to one of the UAE’s most anticipated transport projects has officially entered its final stage.Etihad Rail has opened ticket bookings for its first passenger train service, giving residents and visitors the chance to secure seats ahead of the June…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said Sunday. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. It was followed by technical-level talks in Switzerland on…
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation to the media outside 10 Downing Street in London There was a time when becoming Prime Minister of Britain represented the culmination of a life’s work. Men spent decades climbing party ladders, surviving ideological civil wars, losing elections, winning elections, winning wars, extending the empire, writing memoirs,…
NEW DELHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday as Xi began his first state visit to North Korea in seven years.Ahead of his meeting with Kim, Xi reiterated Beijing’s commitment to strengthening ties with Pyongyang and said he looked forward to exchanging…
NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan has clarified his recent slip of the tongue that went viral on social media, saying he never understands why his statements become internet sensations and insisting that he is just an ordinary person who makes mistakes like everyone else.The BJP MP from Gorakhpur addressed the controversy after his ‘home-from-work’ remark…
Who is Leia? Streamer opens up about Sykkuno incident as past claims resurface and raise serious questions online (Image via Getty) Twitch streamer Leia has suddenly become part of a serious online discussion after she shared her experience involving fellow streamer Thomas “Sykkuno”. Her claims came out during a live stream and quickly spread across…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Beauty is one of those subjects people never seem to stop talking about.Every generation has its own idea of what looks attractive. A hairstyle admired in one decade may become a source of amusement in the next. Fashion changes. Makeup trends change. Even ideas about confidence and self-expression…
The island was protected as a National Seashore in 1965. (Picture: NPS) Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland is known for its undeveloped beaches, wildlife and natural coastal habitats. But plans were once in place to turn large parts of Assateague into a resort community with homes, roads, commercial areas and other infrastructure.The island’s story…