Shell rejects claim of early merger talks with BP
LONDON, U.K.: British oil giant Shell has denied reports that it is in talks to acquire rival oil company BP. The Wall Street Journal...
India-UK FTA not only boost exports but also boost economy through higher remittances and domestic spending: Report
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Cricket fraternity in awe of Jaiswal, Gill's rollicking display on opening day of 2nd Test at Edgbaston
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): India's rising sensations Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal earned plaudits from legendary batter...
Jaiswal disappointed after missing ton; praises "amazing" Gill for blistering hundred in Birmingham
Birmingham [UK], July 3 (ANI): Yashasvi Jaiswal was 'dissapointed' after missing out on a century by a whisker but was amazed with...
Vaibhav Suryavanshi cracks 31-ball 86 against England U19, narrowly misses Pant's record
Northampton [UK], July 3 (ANI): The 14-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell just short of Rishabh Pant's record...
Jaiswal compares Birmingham, Leeds' pitches following back-and-forth action on day 1 of 2nd Test
Birmingham [UK], July 3 (ANI): Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal spoke on the Birmingham pitch following yet another brilliant batting...
British pound may go woke
The planned redesign reportedly seeks to replace historical figures with diversity themes A plan by the Bank of England (BoE) to...
Gill scores another hundred, Jaiswal misses ton as India reach 310/5 at Birmingham
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): A dominant century from skipper Shubman Gill and a half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal were the highlights...
Jaiswal falls 10 runs short of breaking Dravid's record, misses ton
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell just 10 runs short of breaking legendary batter Rahul Dravid's...
Jaiswal-Gill half-century stand takes India to 182/3, Stokes strikes in balanced session (Day 1, Tea)
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): A half-century between Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill drove India closer to the 200-run mark...
"Not buying narrative": Irfan Pathan doesn't see Sundar's inclusion as "negative" move from India management
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan is not willing to buy the narrative that Washington Sundar is a 'negative...
LensToLens | Wetlands guard bird species from plateau to urban landscape
(250702) -- LHASA, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City,...
Kate Middleton opens up about her cancer struggles during hospital visit
Washington, DC [US], July 2 (ANI): Kate Middleton has returned to public life with a visit to a hospital in Essex, where she spoke...
WI's Kraigg Braithwaite speaks on playing 100 Tests, calls his journey "pretty tough"
St' George [Grenada], July 2 (ANI): Ahead of the second Test against Australia, former West Indies skipper and batter Kraigg Braithwaite,...
"Fixation on all-rounders has never worked": Moody reacts to India's "baffling" selection for second Test
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody didn't mince his words while decoding India's 'baffling' final...
"Something on leg-stump line from around the wicket...": Stuart Broad's advice for taking Yashasvi's wicket
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): Former England legend Stuart Broad has some advice for England bowlers who have been struggling against...
"Hard to believe": Shastri baffled by India's decision to rest Bumrah in second Test against England
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): Former head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri didn't mince his words while expressing his discontent...
"Woakes was superb with new ball": Broad after 1st session of Birmingham IND-ENG Test
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): England pace legend Stuart Broad hailed pacer Chris Woakes for his fine new ball spell against India...
Jaiswal's fifty, partnership with Nair give India solid start in Birmingham Test
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): An attacking half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal after KL Rahul's early departure and his 80-run partnership...
India, England players wear black armbands to pay tribute to Wayne Larkins
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): Indian and England players were wearing a black armband before the start of play on Day 1 of the second...
'The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey to cast in upcoming show 'Maya'
Washington, DC [US], July 2 (ANI): 'The Last of Us' star Bella Ramsey is all set to lead a new drama series titled 'Maya,' created...
Credit goes to Jemimah Rodrigues, she told me to stay on wicket": Amanjot Kaur after India register win in second T20I against England
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): India continued their successful run in the series, with a 24-run win in the second T20I as well,...
Edgbaston Test: England win toss; opt to bowl first against India
Birmingham [UK], July 2 (ANI): England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second Test of...
ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant climbs to career-best rating on back of twin centuries
New Delhi [India] July 2 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper/batter Rishabh Pant registered a career-best rating on the latest ICC Men's Test...
India will have to invest in a player to master the catching part in gully area says Sanjay Bangar
New Delhi [India] July 2 (ANI): Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar spoke about the importance of not dropping catches and said...
Mental health in England really is getting worse - our survey found one in five adults are struggling
The proportion of people in England with poor mental health has risen sharply over the past 30 years, according to England's most robust...
"Dean needs to play": Heather Knight as England stare at T20I series loss
Bristol [UK], July 2 (ANI): Following England Women's defeat against India, former skipper Heather Knight believed that spin all-rounder...
2nd T20I: India Women register 24-run over England; take 2-0 lead in five-match series
Bristol [UK], July 2 (ANI): A brilliant 24-run victory for India Women over England Women at County Ground in Bristol on Tuesday, fueled...
"England will play Bumrah carefully, Bazball everyone else...": Ravichandran Ashwin
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes England will focus on playing cautiously against...
China boosting purchases of Russian metals Bloomberg
Aluminum, copper and nickel shipments have surged this year, according to trade data Beijing has increased purchases of Russian metals...
Bumrah workload, two-spinner option, winless streak: A lot for India to focus on as 2nd England Test at Birmingham draws closer
Birmingham [UK], July 1 (ANI): The presence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, the possibility of a two-spinner strategy, and some milestones...
Bosch becomes first SA player since Kallis in 2002 to achieve unique double
Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], July 1 (ANI): South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch on Tuesday became just the fourth from his country and first...
We all have kangaroos hopping around our coin purse - and they've been on money since 1795
On the Australian one dollar coin, you will often find the famous representation of a mob of five kangaroos. But when did the kangaroo...
"Great achievement": Harmanpreet Kaur lauds Smriti Mandhana ahead of her 50th appearance in T20I
Bristol [UK] July 1 (ANI): Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hailed star opening batter Smriti Mandhana as she is set to feature in her...
"Mistakes should not be so bad that you get completely out of game": Shubman Gill reflects on first test defeat against England
Birmingham [UK], July 1 (ANI): Heading into the second test against England at Edgbaston, Indian skipper Shubman Gill reflected on...
"Second spinner won't be bad option if...": Indian skipper Gill ahead of Birmingham Test
Birmingham [UK], July 1 (ANI): Ahead of the second Test against England, Indian skipper Shubman Gill said that the strategy to play...
"He is incredible, the best England coach": Andrew Flintoff hails Brendon McCullum
New Delhi [India] July 1 (ANI): Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff has hailed England team head coach Brendon McCullum, saying...
"Bumrah available to play, final call on combination to be taken": Skipper Gill ahead of 2nd England Test
Birmingham [UK], July 1 (ANI): Ahead of the second Test against England at Birmingham, Indian skipper Shubman Gill said that while...
Smriti Mandhana moves to third spot in ICC T20I batter rankings
New Delhi [India] July 1 (ANI): India star opening batter Smriti Mandhana has reaped a reward for her recent century against England...
"Their advice to specific individuals is great for this team": Ben Stokes on Moeen Ali's interaction with Shoaib Bashir
Birmingham [UK] July 1 (ANI): Heading into the second test against India at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England skipper Ben Stokes spoke...
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