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Trott helped Afghanistan take a big leap in world cricket. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Jonathan Trott was hailed as a “rock” of England’s batting unit by former director of cricket Andy Flower; he was one of the more resolute ones.But on Thursday, emotions appeared to get the better of the 44-year-old, who finished a memorable stint as the Afghanistan head coach following the conclusion of the team’s campaign in the T20 World Cup at the MAC Stadium here.“Maybe the time’s right, maybe it’s not. I don’t know, but I wish everyone the best in the future. I’m very thankful…

Zostel Villa Wayanad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hostel culture and budget travel are relatively new concepts for India. They have been around only for a decade or so, but fit right into India’s appetite for getting their money’s worth. At the cusp of the boom in the travel industry in 2013, in the Blue City of India, Jodhpur, a small hostel opened that set the benchmark for travel hostels nationwide. Zostel, which is now India’s largest chain of hostels, began as a way to help the youth of the country travel wider and farther on a tight budget.Over the years, Zostel has evolved…

Seychelles President Patrick Harminie started off a five-day visit to India, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 5, 2026. Being the first visit conducted by President Harminie since assuming office in October 2025, the visit also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles. It not only exemplifies India’s strategic interest in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) but also signifies sternness from India towards its engagement with Africa.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADSeychelles and Its Relevance for IndiaThe extent of influence exercised by small island developing states (SIDS)—and small…

SpaceX, xAI and the Pentagon’s defense innovation unit did not immediately respond to requests ‌for comment. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its wholly-owned subsidiary xAI ​are competing in a secret new Pentagon contest ‌to produce voice-controlled, autonomous drone swarming technology, Bloomberg ​News reported on Monday, citing people ⁠familiar with the matter.SpaceX, xAI and the Pentagon’s defense innovation unit did not immediately respond to requests ‌for comment. Reuters could not independently verify the report.Texas-based SpaceX recently acquired xAI ‌in a deal that combined Musk’s major ‌space ⁠and defence contractor with the billionaire entrepreneur’s ⁠artificial intelligence startup. It occurred…

A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar nominated KeLSA chairman Source link

The story so far:On April 11, a nearly 10-year-old Socio-Economic and Educational Survey (popularly called the Caste Census) prepared by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes was dusted off and accepted by the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Cabinet. Two days prior, the listing of the Caste Census in the Cabinet’s agenda for discussion had surprised many. For the Chief Minister had on multiple occasions announced a discussion only to rescind it as political implications were believed to be far-reaching and difficult to handle.The data was collected by the commission through government-appointed enumerators in April-May 2015 from about 1.35 crore households…

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday (February 20, 2026) President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under ​a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy.The justices, in a 6-3 ruling, ‌upheld a lower court’s decision that the Republican president’s use of this 1977 law exceeded his authority. The Supreme…

Woman injured by hitting a ball on the face during the World Cup match between England and Italy in Eden Garden on February 16, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement. In a freak incident, a woman spectator was injured after she was hit by a ball while watching the England-Italy match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (February 16, 2026) evening, police said.The local woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was struck on the face by the ball, causing nosebleed, the official said.Taken aback by the incident, spectators around her immediately…

On the day that we, a group of journalists from India, step into the Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village in Ras Al Khaimah, students from a local school are exploring the area, getting to know its history. As we get ready to explore the heritage site, our guide pauses to take another call from a school seeking to schedule a visit for another group of students. “We get a lot of enquiries from schools,” she tells us.For the unversed, Ras Al Khaimah is UAE’s lesser known getaway where visitors can soak in adventure, history and culture at a leisurely…

The Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by the United States on February 4, 2026, marked an important turning point in how major economies now view minerals that underpin modern industry, advanced technology, and national security. Held in Washington, the meeting brought together ministers and senior officials from more than fifty countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Its timing was deliberate.As global competition intensifies over semiconductors, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and defence technologies, governments are increasingly recognising that control over critical minerals has become as strategically consequential in the twenty-first century as oil was in the twentieth. The ministerial…