Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. (AP) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in a five-match ODI series, even though England continue to play Afghanistan in ICC tournaments.The five-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan began on Wednesday in Bready. According to a report in The Guardian, Ireland’s…
R Madhavan starrer ’GDN’ has received positive buzz following a special premiere screening ahead of its theatrical release on Friday (August 7). The biographical drama based on the life of inventor G.D. Naidu was screened for critics, media persons and select guests. The first reactions are creating buzz among cinema lovers. Some viewers pointed out…
Pakistani boxer Qudratullah NEW DELHI: Scottish police are investigating reports that several athletes from Pakistan and Uganda did not return home after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ended last Sunday.“Police Scotland has received reports of several athletes who are unaccounted for,” a spokesperson said late on Tuesday, as quoted by Al Jazeera.“Enquiries are ongoing to…
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday (August 5) or Thursday (August 6), while Iran and Oman inched toward…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday announced a new interest subsidy scheme for women self-help groups (SHGs). Under the scheme, women SHGs that repay loans on time would receive an interest subsidy, benefiting loans to the tune of Rs 38,000 crore this year, said state finance minister N Marie Wilson while presenting the 2026-27…
The month of August is starting with monsoon and the sacred month of Shravana that makes this month more special. Shravana month is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and in this month, devotees observe fast and offer their prayers to Lord Shiva. This is the month, which is full of fasts and festivals. There are…
Karthi’s upcoming collaboration with director Mohan Raja has already generated significant buzz and now fresh reports have shifted the spotlight to the film’s female lead. According to the latest industry speculation, Nayanthara is the frontrunner to star opposite Karthi, with Trisha emerging as an alternative if scheduling conflicts arise. Although the makers have yet to…
Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri (Image: X) Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane believes the appointment of Virat Kohli as Test captain after MS Dhoni’s retirement marked a defining moment in Indian cricket, saying Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri transformed the team’s mindset and made it a fearless force, particularly in overseas conditions.Rahane, who recently…
All three deceased individuals and three injured children were taken to a nearby hospital, police said, adding that an investigation into the incident is underway. File | Photo Credit: Reuters At least three people, including a woman and a child, were killed and three other children sustained injuries in a hand grenade blast in northwest…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and finance minister N Marie Wilson CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt would set up a high-level committee to review and rationalise welfare spending, state finance minister N Marie Wilson said on Wednesday. The govt would constitute an expert committee to review all welfare programs by evaluating the impact on…