From Mumbai to Chennai: Before KKR, which five IPL teams showed faith in Mustafizur Rahman? Check full list | Cricket News

Mustafizur Rahman (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman has found himself in the spotlight again. On Saturday, the left-arm pacer was released by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), following a directive from the BCCI.The decision triggered a strong reaction back home, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Sunday announcing […]

DHS says Venezuelans can now apply for refugee status in US following Maduro’s ouster, 600,000 face deportation risk

Venezuelans in the US under Temporary Protected Status can now apply for refugee status, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday after TPS for the country ended.Speaking on Fox News Sunday, Noem defended the Trump administration’s decision to end the Biden-era TPS designation for Venezuelans, arguing that the measure ensures US immigration programs follow […]

Posts in general category also open to quota candidates: Supreme Court | India News

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has ruled that candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections are entitled to general category posts if they secure the cutoff marks stipulated for general category.The ruling by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine G Masih was inspired by SC’s landmark verdict […]

‘Been mayor for 72 hours’: MAGA ally slams Mamdani for calling Trump regarding Maduro’s capture

A MAGA ally and sports broadcaster criticised New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani for contacting President Donald Trump regarding the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying the newly inaugurated mayor is overstepping his authority.Emily Austin, a Trump supporter, posted on X: “Zohran Mamdani has been mayor for 72 hours and already thinks […]

Myles Garrett shatters NFL single-season sacks record in Week 18 clash vs Bengals

Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett etched his name in NFL history on Sunday (January 4), by recording his 23rd sack of the 2025 season against the Cincinnati Bengals. The record-breaking play came in the fourth quarter, surpassing the previous mark of 22.5 sacks shared by Michael Strahan (2001) and TJ Watt (2021). Garrett’s […]

Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela, clarifies Trump’s ‘run the country’ remarks

The United States will not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela, secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Sunday, clarifying President Donald Trump’s earlier comments that US would “run” the country following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.Rubio said the US would continue to enforce an existing “oil quarantine” on sanctioned Venezuelan tankers and use […]

Dubai gold prices break records: What’s driving the rally and should you buy in 2026?

Bought Gold in Dubai Last Year? Here’s How Much You Made as Prices Soared 60% Dubai’s gold market delivered a giant surprise in 2025, marking one of the most dramatic rallies in recent history. What started as a modest year for bullion turned into a breakout performance, with the price of 24-carat gold climbing by […]

Two Indian-origin men arrested in US with 300 pounds of cocaine; ICE wants custody

Gurpreet Singh and Jasveer Singh, two Indian-origin men, have been arrested by the Indiana police after a routine inspection of their vehicle led to the discovery of 300 pounds of cocaine inside the semi they were in. The stash of cocaine is valued at an estimated 7 million dollars, police said. A trooper pulled over […]

NFL playoff picture: Week 18 scenarios, clinched teams and key matchups to watch

The 2025 NFL regular season wraps up with an exciting Week 18, where the final playoff spots and seeding will be decided. While many teams have secured their postseason berths, high-stakes games on Sunday will determine division winners, the AFC’s top seed, and who gets crucial home-field advantage. Teams already in the playoffs Heading into […]

Confusion, queues, goof-ups mark 2 months of SIR in Bengal | India News

KOLKATA: Sunday marked two months of the SIR rollout in Bengal as people struggle to get back something as basic as their voting right amid confusion among officials over which documents are kosher, multiple orders from Election Commission, flip-flops, and innumerable goof-ups.The chaotic drive led CM Mamata Banerjee to write on Saturday to chief election […]