Pakistan train attacked in Balochistan, militant group takes passengers hostage

Pakistan train attacked in Balochistan, militant group takes passengers hostage

Separatist militants opened fire on a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, injuring the train driver, according to police and railway officials.The train was traveling from Quetta in Balochistan province to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when it came under attack, railway authorities reported.The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group, claimed responsibility for … Read more

Chennai Metro Rail to withdraw paper-based group tickets

Chennai Metro Rail to withdraw paper-based group tickets

CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will discontinue the issuance of paper-based group tickets at ticket counters starting March 1 as part of its transition to digital ticketing.Currently, passengers purchasing group tickets for 20 or more travellers at metro counters receive a 10% fare discount. With this change, group ticketing will move entirely to the … Read more

Champions Trophy Digest: England crash out, Afghanistan turn on the heat in Group B | Cricket News

Champions Trophy Digest: England crash out, Afghanistan turn on the heat in Group B | Cricket News

Afghanistan have sent jitters into the Australian and South African camps in the Champions Trophy by putting England out of the tournament and announce themselves as contenders for the two semifinal spots in Group B.The virtual knockout game in Lahore on Wednesday turned out to be a humdinger, producing 642 runs in total; but it … Read more

‘Not a personal matter’: Rahul Gandhi responds to PM Modi’s recent remark on Adani Group row | India News

‘Not a personal matter’: Rahul Gandhi responds to PM Modi’s recent remark on Adani Group row | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday responded to PM Modi‘s recent remark to US press on Adani Group row. He said that the issue is not a “personal matter” but rather a matter of the country.“Narendra Modi ji, this is not a personal matter. It’s a matter … Read more

Champions Trophy Digest: Action shifts to Group B after India’s dominating win | Cricket News

Champions Trophy Digest: Action shifts to Group B after India’s dominating win | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma celebrate India’s win (Photo: @ICC on X) India began their quest for another International Cricket Council (ICC) title by dominating Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday, which concluded the first two matches in Group A, and action shifts to Group B today (February 21).After veteran pacer Mohammed Shami once again showed … Read more

Champions Trophy, Group B: The serial winners, serial chokers and a deadly underdog | Cricket News

Champions Trophy, Group B: The serial winners, serial chokers and a deadly underdog | Cricket News

Australian cricket team (AP Photo) Australia, South Africa, England form the Group of Death as Afghanistan eye more upsets. TOI analyses Group BAUSTRALIAStrengths: No other team has a better record in global events — six 50-over World Cups, one T20 World Cup and two Champions Trophies make them the most fearsome white ball unit. An … Read more

Champions Trophy: Such an Asia Cup feel to Group A

Champions Trophy: Such an Asia Cup feel to Group A

File Pic: India and Pakistan cricketers. (Agency Photo) With India, Pakistan and Bangladesh bunched together alongside New Zealand, bragging rights are at stake for subcontinent teamsWith the ICC Champions Trophy here, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are keen to assess the prospects of the eight teams vying for the title. Scheduled to be held in Pakistan and … Read more

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan showdown headlines high-stakes Group A contests | Cricket News

Champions Trophy, Group B: The serial winners, serial chokers and a deadly underdog | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) After the thrilling T20 World Cup and the intense race to the World Test Championship final, the cricketing world now shifts its focus to ODI cricket with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament, set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, marks the first major ICC event … Read more

Adani Group set to withdraw from $442 million wind power project in Sri Lanka: Report

Adani Group set to withdraw from 2 million wind power project in Sri Lanka: Report

In a written communication to Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) dated Wednesday, Adani expressed respect for the government’s stance. The Adani Group has pulled out of a $442 million wind power venture in Sri Lanka after the country’s authorities attempted to modify the agreement, as per documents reviewed by AFP on Thursday.In a written … Read more

Musk-led group offers $97.4bn for OpenAI takeover; Sam Altman gives counter-offer

Musk-led group offers .4bn for OpenAI takeover; Sam Altman gives counter-offer

A group of investors led by Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire the nonprofit entity that controls OpenAI, escalating a long-running power struggle between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the future of artificial intelligence.The consortium includes Musk’s AI firm xAI, investment firm Vy Capital, and Hollywood power broker Ari … Read more