Deepti Sharma emerged as the star performer as India tuned up for the women’s T20 Tri-series final with a dominating eight-wicket win over the West Indies in an inconsequential match here on Monday.
Murali Vijay announces retirement
India opener Murali Vijay has announced his retirement from international cricket. Vijay, the right-handed opener, last represented India in the 2018 Perth Test while his last first-class appearance for his state team Tamil Nadu came in the Ranji Trophy in December 2019.
Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open; Saina too withdraw
Commonwealth Games champion Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will miss the Thailand Open Super 300 badminton tournament after the former failed to completely recover from his hip injury suffered recently.
BCCI, Sachin to felicitate World Cup-winning U19 team on February 1
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Monday announced that legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and BCCI will felicitate the World Cup champion India U19 women’s team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 1.
WHO: Covid still an emergency but nearing ‘inflection’ point
The coronavirus remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Monday, after a key advisory panel found the pandemic may be nearing an “inflexion point” where higher levels of immunity can lower virus-related deaths.
Australia reveals recovery roadmap of culture sector
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday promised to make the arts accessible to all in a major overhaul of culture policy. Earlier in the day, Albanese and Tony Burke, Minister for the Arts, revealed the government’s five-year roadmap for the recovery of the arts and culture sector, reports Xinhua news agency.
Security Council needs to be reformed: UNGA President Korosi
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi here on Monday said that the UN Security Council needs to be reformed. Korosi stressed the need for reform in the council’s size, composition, and regulations.
Police targeted in Peshawar mosque attack; toll mounts to 47
At least 47 people have been killed in a bomb blast that apparently targeted policemen offering Zuhr prayers at a mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines area, according to a media report. Officials said people are still buried under the rubble, BBC reported.
10 people wounded in Florida mass shooting
A mass shooting in a Florida city has left 10 people wounded while two in critical condition, the Lakeland Police Department announced on Monday, according to CNN.
Odisha minister Naba Das cremated with full state honours
The mortal remains of Odisha minister Naba Kishore Das were on Monday consigned to flames with full state honours here in the presence of thousands of people, who bade a tearful adieu to the departed leader.
