File photo: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammad (Picture credit: AP) Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to more than seven additional years in prison, according to her supporters and lawyer. The development comes as Mohammadi has reportedly been on a hunger strike since early February.Her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, confirmed the verdict […]
UDAIPUR, February 8, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival 2026 concluded in a memorable and grand manner on its final day, celebrating a rich blend of Indian and international music across Udaipur’s iconic open-air venues. Supported by Hindustan Zinc and conceptualised and presented by Seher, the festival was organised with the support […]
Colombo: In the Group B match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka posted a target of 164 runs for Ireland to chase. After winning the toss, Ireland chose to bowl first. Sri Lanka’s innings began with a cautious start as Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Misara added 28 runs […]
Thailand’s conservative prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared victory in the general election on Sunday after TV projections indicated that his party had secured a commanding lead, winning the largest number of seats in parliament.“We are likely to take first place in the election,” AFP quoted Anutin Charnvirakul saying. “The victory today belongs to all Thais, […]
An 18-month-old girl detained for weeks by US immigration authorities was returned to custody and denied medication after she was hospitalised with a life-threatening respiratory illness, according to a lawsuit filed in a Texas federal court.The child, identified in the lawsuit as “Amalia,” was released by immigration authorities in President Donald Trump’s administration after her […]
During Pakistan’s T20 World Cup clash against the Netherlands, Wasim Akram issued a clear warning on commentary: Babar Azam needed to speed up or risk putting the team under pressure. On paper, Pakistan were well-placed – 50 runs needed from 53 balls with seven wickets in hand. It should have been straightforward. Instead, the No.4 […]
Floridians seeking a driver’s licence were required to pass the state’s exams entirely in English for the first time in nearly two decades, after the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles implemented an English-only policy that officials said followed a fatal crash involving an illegal immigrant who failed a test 10 times before […]
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has approached the United Nations human rights office seeking assistance for a fair and transparent investigation into the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.Hadi, 32, a prominent figure during the July–August 2024 mass protests that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League […]
Mumbai, 8 February: The T20 World Cup 2026 match held on Sunday at Mumbai’s Wankhede Cricket Stadium was highly exciting. The Nepal cricket team showcased an impressive performance that challenged England until the very last ball. Although England won the match by 4 wickets, thanks to Sam Curran’s smart bowling in the final over, Nepal […]
Saurabh Bharadwaj (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj, along with several party workers was detained by police on Sunday while protesting in west Delhi’s Janakpuri over the death of 25-year-old Kamal Dhyani. The protest was organised to demand justice for Dhyani, who died earlier on Thursday […]
