Pak vs Ind: A serious crisis brews behind Pakistan Cricket Board’s letter to ICC

The rivals have played amidst geopolitical tensions before but the hostilities have never trickled onto the cricket field like they have now, with the PCB even contemplating withdrawal from Asia Cup.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 06:18am

India’s top court-appointed committee clears Ambani son’s wildlife centre of wrongdoing

Court says evidence does not support claims of illegal acquisitions or abuse.

Published 15 Sep, 2025 10:05pm

India, US to hold trade talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, negotiator says

India's chief negotiator says both nations will "fast-track" trade talks, but does not offer additional details.

Published 15 Sep, 2025 04:37pm

PCB seeks Pakistan-India match referee’s removal from Asia Cup over alleged violations of ICC rules

Chairperson Naqvi says board lodged complaint with ICC over violation of rules pertaining to "Spirit of Cricket"; Pycroft is scheduled to be referee for Pak-UAE match.

Updated 15 Sep, 2025 08:40pm

Indian forces gun down top Maoist rebel, two others

Maoist central committee member Sahdev Soren had a bounty of $113,000 for his capture.

Published 15 Sep, 2025 12:44pm

No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup

Suryakumar says move in alignment “with the BCCI and the govt”, dedicates win to Indian army.

Updated 15 Sep, 2025 10:00am

Calls for boycott in India ahead of Asia Cup match with Pakistan

BCCI has cited risks to future hosting chances as reason not to boycott event; Aam Aadmi Party burns effigy during protest.

Updated 14 Sep, 2025 06:56pm

Experts at Pakistan’s UN Mission event warn of ‘grave’ humanitarian implications of IWT violations

Call on World Bank to reassert its role as mediator in Indus Waters Treaty.

Updated 13 Sep, 2025 02:08pm

Indian hardliners give religious twist to Nepal protests

Social media posts clai­m without evidence that protests were “instigated and funded” by “anti-Hindu forces and Islamists”.

Updated 13 Sep, 2025 10:54am

Nepal ex-chief justice Sushila Karki becomes PM after protests

Sushila Karki says that Gen Z protesters told her that “they believe in me” to lead for “a short time for the purpose of doing elections”.

Updated 12 Sep, 2025 10:30pm

‘Gen Z’ revolution targeting elites demands change in Nepal

Youth, upset by their leaders’ lavish lifestyle, brought the nation of 30m to a standstill.

Updated 12 Sep, 2025 09:01am

Nepal’s former CJ ‘accepts request’ to lead interim govt

Kathmandu airport reopens; over 13,500 prisoners escaped during unrest.

Updated 11 Sep, 2025 10:36am

India rejects crypto legislation

Will instead maintain partial oversight, fearing that bringing the digital assets into mainstream could raise systemic risks.

Updated 11 Sep, 2025 11:11am

Soldiers guard Nepal’s parliament, patrol streets after two days of deadly protests

In appeal on X, army said prohibitory orders imposing curfew will remain in force until Thursday morning.

Updated 10 Sep, 2025 08:49pm

US, India eye trade reset as Trump plans talks with Modi

Indian PM reciprocates Trump's optimism over trade deal; economist says "premature" to assume swift resolution.

Published 10 Sep, 2025 12:52pm

Search teams retrieve bodies as Afghan quake toll rises to over 2,200

WHO appeals for $4 million in earthquake relief.

Updated 04 Sep, 2025 08:46pm

Pakistan dispatches 105 tonnes of humanitarian aid for quake struck Afghanistan

Afghanistan airdrops commandos to pull survivors from rubble as UN agency warns that food aid would run out soon without funding.

Updated 03 Sep, 2025 09:30pm

Heavy rain lashes northern India, Yamuna river breaches danger mark in Delhi

The swollen rivers have triggered landslides and damaged many roads.

Published 03 Sep, 2025 05:13pm

Villagers marooned after deadly floods in Indian Punjab

Over 1,000 boats, 30 helicopters deployed to rescue the stranded, supply food.

Updated 03 Sep, 2025 08:53am

Afghanistan earthquake death toll crosses 1,400, authorities say

Fresh earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hits eastern Afghanistan; over 3,000 injured, more than 5,000 houses destroyed; mountainous terrain and inclement weather hindrance in way of rescuers.

Updated 02 Sep, 2025 06:02pm