Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought an explanation from its national selection committee over the inclusion of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq in the Test squad for the ongoing England series, adding another layer to the turmoil surrounding the side.According to a report by Geo News, the PCB issued a notice…
India has made Indian Standard Time mandatory across official and commercial systems, creating a common timing framework for banking, telecom, digital infrastructure and government platforms. Why in the news The Union Consumer Affairs Ministry notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 on August 27. The rules designate Indian Standard Time (IST) as the…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has stepped into the controversy surrounding producer Allu Aravind’s recent remark about Yash, coming to the latter’s defence while arguing that the statement has been taken out of context.Allu Aravind had sparked a debate with his “Who was Yash before KGF?” comment. Reacting to the backlash, Varma described the controversy as…
A large unusual fish caught in the floodwaters of the Gandak basin being examined by locals at Valmikinagar in West Champaran BETTIAH: Unidentified and unusual fish swept into the Gandak river and its floodplains by floodwaters from Nepal have prompted the Bihar govt to issue a safety advisory, asking residents of West Champaran and Gopalganj…
Wail Alselwi is encouraging kids to improve their grades. A Staten Island deli manager who started giving neighbourhood children cash and free snacks for getting top marks three years ago has turned his small reward programme into a major community effort, raising more than $500,000 (£380,000) to provide school supplies to 3,000 students. Wail “Wally”…
Over time, the interest earned on the accumulated balance earns interest, allowing compounding to steadily increase your retirement savings. Being a crorepati and accumulating a corpus of over Rs 1 crore is often a financial goal for money. But when you are thinking of SIPs, mutual funds, stock markets, ETFs, gold, silver, one quiet savings…
Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women Live Score: Pakistan Women won the toss and elected to bat first against Thailand Women in Match 5 of the Women’s Asia Cup at the DICS. It is Pakistan’s first match of the tournament, with Fatima Sana leading a side that includes wicketkeeper Muneeba Ali, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited applications from eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) seeking recognition to offer programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and/or online mode for the 2026-27 academic year. The process will cover academic sessions beginning January-February 2027 and subsequent sessions.Eligible institutions can submit their applications through the UGC Distance Education…
Rashmika Mandanna is preparing to take on one of the most intense roles of her career with ‘Mysaa’, an action thriller that promises to present her in a completely different avatar. The film recently grabbed attention after its release date was announced alongside a striking new poster.The poster features Rashmika Mandanna holding a blood-stained spear,…
Representative image: Japan cricket team (Pic credit: JCA) NEW DELHI: With concerns over accommodation and other logistical arrangements emerging ahead of cricket’s return to the Asian Games, Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji has sought to put the apprehensions into perspective, saying participating teams have been offered hotel accommodation but are free to…
