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Afghanistan’s head coach Jonathan Trott has expressed strong optimism about the UAE cricket team ahead of Asia Cup 2025. Trott, who will be coaching the Gulf Giants in the ILT20, believes the UAE squad will soon achieve a significant breakthrough on the international cricket stage. He praised the talent he observed in the developmental tournaments, stating the league is instrumental in improving cricket standards in the region.  As quoted by Sports Tak, he shared, “This is my first year with the Gulf Giants, and I’m very excited about that. Seeing all the local and natural talent is very good. Exciting…

Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock These days, Alan Ritchson has nothing to complain about. He’s the star of one of TV’s biggest action dramas, “Reacher,” and he has legions of fans all over the world. He’s often placed atop fan-made wishlists to play their favorite comic book characters on screen — be it the likes of Batman or Venom — and could probably have his pick of roles if he wanted them. But one reason he might be a bit hesitant to return to the world of comic book superheroes is the rough…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters in Mumbai on September 28, with elections being one of the agendas for it, said its secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday.   The BCCI is due to hold elections for five office-bearer posts: president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary and treasurer. “The BCCI AGM is scheduled on the 28th of this month. It will be held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai at 11:30 am. Election is one of the agendas in the meeting,” said Saikia to IANS on Saturday. As per…

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss bringing quick end to Ukraine conflict New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a phone conversation with Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, exchanging views on recent efforts towards bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine while reiterating India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the issue and early restoration of peace and stability in the entire region. The two leaders had recently spoken over phone on August 21, coordinating their positions on the war in Ukraine in order to move towards a just and lasting peace. “Had…

The Government of India has rolled out a new website, savingswithgst.in, to help people see for themselves how much they can save after the recent GST reform. By adding daily essentials, household goods, electronics, kitchen and lifestyle items to a digital cart, users can now instantly compare the difference between the older VAT regime and the new “Next-Gen GST” rates. Next-Gen GST is here! Wondering how much you can save? Add your picks to the cart and see the difference yourself.👉 Scan the QR or visit https://t.co/dYAivxWwEF to explore now!#NextGenGSTReforms pic.twitter.com/e2CyDSL8GW— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) September 6, 2025 The site, launched right…

907 dead, 1,044 injured due to rains and flooding across Pakistan Islamabad, Sep 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday stated that as many as 907 people have died and 1,044 injured so far due to the ongoing rains and flooding across the country. Meanwhile, citing the latest data, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Pakistan’s Punjab province stated on Saturday that at least 50 people have lost their lives due to the record floods in three major rivers. “43 of the total deaths were recorded in Gujrat and Gujranwala division, while five people lost their…

Setting a 48-hour ultimatum to the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government Thursday for taking strict action against the police officers involved in lathicharge as well as the SRMU management, the student body has meanwhile undertaken “mashaal jaloos” (torch march) against the police and administration in various districts across the state, even burning their effigies at some places. “We would continue our protests across UP and would intensify it after completion of 48 hours till all our demands are met and all the guilty individuals, be it over irregularities in the university (SRMU) or those involved in lathicharge and those saving them,…

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz overcame legendary Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach the US Open 2025 final. It’s the seventh major final and second in New York for Alcaraz who is chasing history at the US Open.  In an absorbing two-hour and 25-minute clash on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alcaraz avenged his recent losses to Djokovic at this year’s Australian Open and the 2024 Paris Olympics to stay on track for his sixth Grand Slam title and a return to No. 1 in the ATP Rankings.  “It’s a great feeling. Once again in the final here at the US…

Kannada stars allegedly sidelined as Telugu winners prioritized; Duniya Vijay confronts organizers live on stage.Dubai witnessed a tense moment at the prestigious SIIMA 2025 Awards as Kannada superstar Duniya Vijay openly expressed his displeasure on stage. According to Vijay, Kannada actors were disrespected as the organizers prioritized Telugu awardees, leaving the stage empty when Kannada winners were called.Also Read:Actress Bhavana Ramanna’s twin IVF baby dies two weeks after birthDuring the event, actor Kiccha Sudeep’s award was received by V. Nagendra Prasad on his behalf, and Duniya Vijay himself was set to receive the Best Director Critics Award for his film…

Prime Minister of India has announced the year 2025 to be the ASEAN-India Year of tourism and has renewed the commitment of India to enhance its cultural, economic and tourism relations with the ASEAN countries. This bold proclamation outlines the role of tourism in improving people-to-people connectivity, mutual prosperity and strengthen bonds of friendship between India and the ASEAN countries. Under this new initiative of enhancing relations, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), Government of India, has been given the mandate to organize the Indian participation in the highly regarded International Tourism Expo (ITE) Vietnam 2025, to be…