Day: January 18, 2025

INAUGURAL SEASON OF INTERNATIONAL MASTERS LEAGUE SOON

Arijit Bose

INAUGURAL SEASON OF INTERNATIONAL MASTERS LEAGUE TO BE PLAYED IN NAVI MUMBAI, RAJKOT & RAIPUR, FROM FEBRUARY 22 TO MARCH 16, 2025 Mumbai: The stage is set for the highly anticipated International Masters League (IML), with the inaugural edition beginning from February 22nd to March 16th, 2025. Season 1 of the IML will witness the rekindling of rivalries, with all-time greats representing cricketing powerhouses like India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies. The D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot and…

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PRETORIUS THE BIG HIT IN THE CAPE DERBY WIN FOR PAARL ROYALS

Arijit Bose

Paarl – Rising star Lhuan-dre Pretorious is fast making himself an instant Betway SA20 hero, scoring blazing half-century in Paarl Royals’ Cape derby win over neighbours MI Cape Town at Bolan Park on Wednesday evening. Pretorius smashed three sixes and eight boundaries in 52-ball 83 to follow up his 97 on debut at the same ground. The 18-year-old has certainly become a fan favourite of the Royals in quick time. Chasing down MI Cape Town’s 158/4, Pretorius benefitted from two dropped catches to power the home team to victory by…

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Ajinkya Rahane Joins MCA in Special Event

Arijit Bose

Former and current India captains including Tendulkar, Gavaskar, Rohit, Shastri and Rahane to be a part of the grand spectacle on January 19 Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) continues its week-long celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium with a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of cricket—the groundsmen. The special event hosted on January 15 acknowledged the dedication of the groundsmen of its clubs and grounds. The occasion coincided with the Polly Umrigar Health Camp that offered essential health services to these key contributors to…

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Court Overturns DACA Policy, Creating Uncertainty for Immigrant Recipients

Arijit Bose

NEW ORLEANS: In a significant legal development, a federal appeals court on Friday struck down an Obama-era policy designed to protect immigrants who entered the United States as children without proper documentation. The ruling, which comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to assume office, raises questions about the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and its beneficiaries. The decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans was unanimous, with a three-judge panel consisting of appointees from Presidents Ronald Reagan,…

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Israel’s Full Cabinet Convenes to Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Arijit Bose

JERUSALEM – Israel’s cabinet convened on Friday to finalize a ceasefire agreement for Gaza, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s history. The decision follows earlier approval by the security cabinet and comes as both nations face unprecedented destruction and loss of life in what has been the most devastating conflict in Gaza’s history. The ceasefire, brokered through intense negotiations led by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, is set to go into effect this weekend. It aims to halt hostilities, allow for humanitarian aid, and initiate a process for…

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Trump’s Swearing-In Ceremony to Take Place Inside US Capitol Rotunda

Arijit Bose

WASHINGTON: Due to a predicted Arctic cold front, US President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony will be relocated to the US Capitol Rotunda. The decision comes as the temperature in Washington, DC, is expected to plummet to severe record lows, with wind chill making it even colder. Trump shared the news on his Truth Social platform, expressing concern for safety. He stated, “Temperatures in Washington, DC, with the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows. The country is experiencing an Arctic blast. I don’t want to see somebody being…

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Lucknow University Cricket Team Departs for Nepal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On January 18, 2025, the cricket team from Lucknow University departed for its maiden international tournament, marking a historic moment for the university. The team is set to participate in the T20 Jay Nepal Cup, which will be held from January 20 to January 28, 2025, in Kathmandu, Nepal, organized by Tribhuvan University. The tournament will feature cricket teams from various universities across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and the United Arab Emirates. Prior to their departure, the General Secretary of the Sports Council, Prof. Ajay Kumar Arya, welcomed the team…

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LU plans to open a campus in Almaty

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A round table discussion was held between the delegation of the University of Lucknow, led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Alok Kumar Rai, and representatives of Almaty Management University at  Almaty, Kazakhstan. The round table discussion was hosted  by  Sholpan Tazabek,the Vice Rector of Almaty Management University Tajikistan. Prof Alok Kumar Rai,the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lucknow discussed a pattern of strengthening the world class business environment and better strategic plans in education,academia , mobility in tourism and hospitality and related entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan.In this context he proposed  to…

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India: World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy – World Bank Forecasts 6.7% Growth for FY26 and FY27

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India is poised to dominate the global economic stage, continuing to hold its position as the fastest-growing major economy in the world for the next two fiscal years. According to the January 2025 edition of the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report, India’s economy is projected to grow at a robust 6.7% annually for both FY26 and FY27. This growth trajectory significantly outpaces global projections, with the global economy expected to grow at just 2.7% in the same period. This performance highlights India’s resilience amidst global uncertainties,…

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Race against HIV: Around 150 runners take part in National Red Run 2.0

Arijit Bose

Panaji: Around 150 runners from across the country took part at the National Red Run 2.0 organized by the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in collaboration with the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) at Miramar, Panaji.   Shripad Y. Naik, Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, flagged off the 10-km run which was organized with an aim to raise awareness about HIV prevention through sports and community engagement. The top two winners of the state-level Red Runs organized in all the states and Union Territories earlier…

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