Will back Maldives to safeguard sovereignty: China

China said on Tuesday that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew.

Pak President Zardari decides to forgo salary

Pakistan’s newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.

Steve Smith will come good as opener, says Aus coach

Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has backed struggling Steve Smith to come good in his new role as an opening batter, saying that the failures and the upcoming tour of Indian team to Australia will serve as motivating influences.

Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis return to Lankan ODI squad

Pacer Lahiru Kumara and batting all-rounder Kamindu Mendis received recalls in Sri Lanka’s squad for the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. Kumara, who last played in the format in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, made a return to the squad.

Ashwin lauds Rohit 

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed the support he got from skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid when he had to fly back home due to a medical emergency in the family during the third Test at Rajkot.

CAA applicants can attach 9 documents to prove country of origin

Applicants for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA) can submit any of nine documents, including valid or expired passport, ID cards and land tenancy records, to prove he or she is a national of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan.