NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Smith has signed with new Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Sialkot Stallionz for the 2026 season, which will make his first-ever appearance in the PSL. The franchise confirmed the signing on Tuesday, bringing Smith in through a direct signing option allowed under league rules for overseas players who did…
Jyothi Yarraji (ANI Photo) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has set very tough qualification rules for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, making it clear that only the very best athletes will make the cut. With the athletics programme scaled down and each country allowed to send just 32 athletes, AFI has raised standards…
Over the past 24 hours, the Sun has released a series of powerful solar flares, at least 18 M-class flares and three X-class flares. Among them was an X8.3 flare, the strongest solar flare recorded so far in 2026.Solar flares are sudden bursts of energy from the Sun. Scientists classify them by strength, starting from…
USCIS changes H-1B visa cap rules with higher wage priority United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will open the initial registration period for the US H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027, setting out changes that alter how skilled worker visas are selected. Employers seeking to sponsor foreign workers will be required to submit…
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya kept fans guessing about their film ‘The Drama’, and now, after months of waiting, the first trailer officially dropped online. Going by the clip, the film will not only look at the couple’s picture-perfect romance, but will also see them on the brink of emotional collapse right before they say ‘I…
Expect a day filled with appreciation and acknowledgment, as Mars and Jupiter elevate your social profile. Although the moon may dampen your confidence a little, remember to uphold sincerity in your connections. Opportunities in your career are ripe for the picking, and your efforts will shine through. Be prudent with any financial ventures—it’s crucial to…
China is set to curb one of the most popular design elements seen on modern cars, especially electric cars. These are flush or hidden door handles. Starting January 1, 2027, all new passenger vehicles sold in the country will be required to feature a mechanical door release mechanism. The announcement was made by China’s Ministry…
JAMMU: Parties across the political divide in J&K have welcomed the announcement on Tuesday by railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw that three proposed railway projects in the state have been put on hold for now following opposition from the state govt and MPs, who have argued that the track alignments could damage apple orchards.Vaishnaw said there…
CHENNAI: India’s textile, apparel and leather exporters are expecting a sustained recovery in orders from the US, following tariff reductions under the proposed India–US trade deal. Industry representatives said the move will restore competitiveness, improve margins and revive volumes that were under pressure over the past year.Textile and apparel exporters are now expecting an increased…
Willow by Cricbuzz, the destination for live, streaming, and on-demand cricket in the US and Canada, has announced a major expansion of its cricket coverage for the 2026 season, headlined by the first-ever free broadcast of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches in the United States and Canada. The move begins with the highly anticipated…
