DUBAI/KARACHI — The emergency meeting of the International Cricket Council’s executive board could not achieve a consensus on the much-awaited Champions Trophy schedule and will reconvene on Saturday after Pakistan once again rejected the ‘Hybrid’ model of hosting the event. The meeting was brief after Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi made it clear that […]
JAMMU — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has blamed former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud for his ”bad decision”, which she claimed has led to searches in mosques and could push the country towards division as the foundation of secularism is being shaken. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said these actions are […]
JAMMU — DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad, responding to a question on the violence in Sambhal, said getting caught up in matters of religion is detrimental to the unity and integrity of the country. Speaking to reporters during an interaction in Jammu, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party leader cautioned against the dangers of religious polarisation. […]
LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board remains “clear” in its view on hosting the Champions Trophy, and added that “it’s not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don’t come here”. “Our stance is very clear,” Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said India was committed to shaping a sustainable, peaceful, and progressive world for future generations while asserting that the propagation of the all-embracing Indian culture was the priority. He presented the Kailakh Sanskrit Ratna Award, 2024, to Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj at a […]
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said it was “disheartening” that the country’s largest minority was facing “unprecedented threats” as it celebrated Constitution Day. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) supremo referred to the violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, where four people died during protests against a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque. The […]
KARACHI — The ICC’s executive board members are trying to convince Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to accept hybrid model for next year’s Champions Trophy on the promise of increased financial incentives, according to sources. The schedule of the tournament is yet to be announced after India informed the global governing body of its inability to […]
SAMBHAL (UP) — Three people were killed and scores of others, including around 20 security personnel, were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque here clashed with police on Sunday. The protesters torched vehicles and pelted stones at the police, who used tear gas and batons to disperse the mob. “Shots […]
NEW DELHI — In a first-of-its-kind move, the IPL has announced the dates for the next three seasons. The 2025 season is set to run from March 14 to May 25, followed by the 2026 season from March 15 to May 31, and the 2027 season from March 14 to May 30. In an email […]
NEW DELHI — Driven by increasing demand and scalability, Solar energy generation costs are likely to drop by 40-60 per cent by 2050, according to a report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The report also noted that solar power is emerging as the most scalable and cost-effective renewable energy source, making it central to […]