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The 78-year-old, who has been jailed for 20 years, was a prominent advocate for democracy in the former British territory. Source link
Two Leicestershire Police officers and three staff members are under gross misconduct investigation, the IOPC said, “for allegedly failing to review the information passed via Nottinghamshire Police, not progressing safeguarding concerns promptly and if this may have delayed officers going to Stathern Lodge”. Source link
A Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December. Source link
The Dutch players practise on the eve of the match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR For the Netherlands, a three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in its opening Group-A match of the T20 World Cup in Colombo was a case of what-ifs. What if Max O’Dowd had held onto Faheem Ashraf’s catch in the penultimate over when Pakistan still needed 23 more runs? What if the Dutch side hadn’t lost seven wickets for 42 runs and managed to get to a total in the range of 165?As gut-wrenching as…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday (January 6, 2026) announced that the Indian Super League (ISL), which was on pause due to the lack of a commercial partner, will start on February 14, ending a crisis that paralysed Indian football for close to six months. The ISL, which used to start in September, will feature all 14 clubs, including Mohun Bagan and East bengal, which were opposed to the financial model suggested by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The second division I-League, which was also on pause for the same reason, will be held “around the same time” with…
Aussie Mavericks Kites team members celebrate with the trophy. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Dhakshineswar Suresh starred for Aussie Mavericks Kites as it beat AOS Eagles 22-19 to win the fourth edition of the World Tennis League, at the S.M. Krishna Stadium here on Saturday.Going into the final rubber against compatriot Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar had the responsibility to guard a slender 15-13 lead for his team. And the 25-year-old played a fine set, which culminated with a perfect tie-break that he won to four points.On the day, Dhakshineswar won two of three matches he played, and carried a side that…
Intense rivalry: Bednarek acknowledged that each year, competition is getting stronger in men’s 200m. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI KolkataLooking forward to his home Olympics, Los Angeles 2028, double Worlds and Olympics 200m silver medallist American sprinter ‘Kung Fu Kenny’ Bednarek is eyeing to clock 19.20 in 200m and 9.69 in 100m this year.Bednarek, the international event ambassador of the 10th Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, is keen to land gold in big events. “I want to hit 19.3 in the 200m, 19.2. I know I have the capability to do that…Going into this year, I feel pretty confident about…
Satyavan, Lord And Master and Big Red caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Monday (Feb. 9) morning.Inner sand:600m: Empower (T.S. Jodha) 42. Easy. Timeless Fortune (Yash) 39. Moved fluently. Fourth Wing (A. Gaikwad) 40. Easy. Adonis (S.J. Sunil) 38. Slightly urged. Destroyer (Ritesh) 38. Urged. Queen Caroline (A. Gaikwad) 39. Easy. Eastern Monarch (rb) 41. Easy.800m: Abhyankar (Yash) 53, 600/38. Moved freely. Skandha (T.S. Jodha) 54, 600/39. Moved fluently. Otello (rb) 51, 600/39. Pressed. Satyavan (Mustakim) 49, 500/37. Moved impressively. The Flutist (T.S. Jodha) 56, 600/41. Easy.1000m: El Moran (B. Nikhil) 1-3, 800/49, 600/37. Moved nicely.…
India’s P.V. Sindhu plays in action. | Photo Credit: PTI The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Monday (February 9, 2026) announced a major restructuring of the global calendar from 2027, unveiling an expanded World Tour, higher prize money and new competition formats aimed at accelerating the sport’s global growth.This follows the extension of BWF’s long-term deal through to 2034 with broadcast and commercial partner Infront announced last year.Under the new framework, the number of TV-produced badminton matches will double from 1,410 to approximately 3,000 across all BWF tournaments.Central to the reforms is a revamped BWF World Tour featuring 36 tournaments…
Mahashivratri is one of the most sacred Hindu festival, which is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva. On this auspicious day, devotees observe strict and rigorous fast and perform various religious and spiritual activities to appease Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This is the day when thee country celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees offer their sincere prayers to appease Lord Shiva on this holy day. Mahashivratri festival is going to be celebrated with great grandeur and enthusiasm across the country on February 15, 2026. The festival falls on Chaturdashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month…