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Insidesport reported. During the meeting, there was a proposal put to shorten the 50-over matches to 40-overs as the latter was attracting less audiences, the report added. The proposal paper claimed that the matches should be played in a 40-over format in an attempt to revive interest among cricket enthusiasts in the ODI format.

US forces and the United Kingdom Armed Forces, with the support of several other countries, conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen, according to the US Central Command. The joint strikes, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, were conducted on Saturday at 11:50 pm. CENTCOM shared on X, stating, «On Feb. 24, at approximately 11:50 p.m. (Sanaa Yemen time), U.S. Central Command forces alongside UK Armed Forces, and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen.»

Houthi sites in Yemen on Saturday, according to officials. As reported by Reuters, this marks the latest in a series of military operations against the Iran-backed group, which has been implicated in ongoing attacks on shipping in the region.

Demon Slayer 2024 movie, "To the Hashira Training," is captivating audiences with its blend of the Swordsmith Village and Hashira Training arcs. As fans eagerly await its online release, here's a comprehensive guide to the movie's release dates, streaming schedule, and what to expect from this thrilling anime adventure.

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India vs England 4th Test: India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his dominating run in the Test series against England as he played a wonderful knock of 73 runs in Ranchi. With today's innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal joined legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, Dilip Sardesai as he became the fifth Indian batter to score more than 600 runs in a single Test series.

Gujarat Giants mentor Mithali Raj said organising the Women's Premier League (WPL) in more than one city will help the teams develop new audience and enhance the tournament's profile. The first edition of the WPL was held only in Mumbai, but this time the BCCI is organising the tournament in Delhi and Bengaluru. «If WPL moves to every city, it gives the franchise a chance to develop a new audience, who can come and watch it play. This will only improve the profile of the tournament and the franchises,» Mithali said in a Gujarat Giants release on Saturday. The former Indian skipper touched upon her role at Giants and said she was enjoying working with the team in a big platform like WPL.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 descended upon Australia, marking the country's return to the WWE pay-per-view scene after a hiatus of more than five years. Featuring an action-packed card, the event showcased men's and women's Elimination Chamber matches, offering the winners a coveted championship opportunity at WrestleMania 40. Here are the highlights and results from the electrifying event.

Yashasvi Jaiswal on Saturday became only the fifth Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series, during the second day's play of the fourth match against England in Ranchi. The left-handed Jaiswal, who made his India debut last year during the tour of the West Indies, achieved the feat in his seventh innings of the ongoing five-match Test series when he took a single off Shoaib Bashir to reach 55 not out during the final session. On a run-making spree, Jaiswal struck two double hundreds in the second and third Tests against England in the ongoing series. The 22-year-old Jaiswal joined Indian batting legends Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid as well as Dilip Sardesai to amass more than 600 runs in a Test series.

Jaishankar on Saturday said the coming together of India, US, Australia and Japan as part of the Quad group serves to illustrate the growth of a multipolar order and advance a post-Cold War thinking against 'spheres of influence'. «I believe it (Quad) has five messages. One, it reflects the growth of a multipolar order. Two, it is post-Alliance and post-Cold War thinking. Three, it is against spheres of influence. Four, It expresses the democratizing of the global space and a collaborative, not unilateral approach. And five, it is a statement that in this day and age, others cannot have a veto on our choices,» EAM Jaishankar said on the closing day of the Raisina Dialogue in the national capital on Saturday. Jaishankar was addressing the 'Quad Think Tank Forum' session at the Raisina Dialogue. The session was primarily focused on the Quad, as well as a free and open Indo-Pacific

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David Warner is likely to be fit for the start of next month's IPL after missing the final T20I against New Zealand here due to adductor soreness. The 37-year-old, who retired from Tests and ODIs last month, will take seven to 10 days to regain his full fitness. «Warner will require a brief recovery period which is not expected to affect his availability for the upcoming Indian Premier League leading into to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup,» Cricket Australia said in a statement. Warner had also sat out the second T20I as part of Australia's rotation strategy. He will quit the shortest format after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in June this year.

US Navy, David Isom said on Friday that India will play a very key role in relation with the US and all of its other partners and allies. David Isom further noted that India has a really important role in helping protect those international commons. Speaking to ANI on India-US defence ties, he said, “The relationship continues to grow.

US Navy, David Isom, emphasised that India will play a very important role going forward in partnership with the US and all of its other partners and allies. David Isom said on Friday that India has a really important role in helping protect those international commons. Speaking to on India-US defence ties, he said, «The relationship continues to grow. I think India has a really important role in helping protect those international commons, the free and open Indo-Pacific, the freedom of commerce and the ability for all nations to have access to those open sea lanes.»

One Punch Man" can mark their calendars as Chapter 203 is set to hit screens on March 7, 2024, at 12 am JST. With no announced breaks in the release schedule, readers can anticipate the arrival of the upcoming chapter as per the manga's biweekly schedule, accessible on Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump website.

bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain". The King of Bollywood also ensured that he met every single player, greeted them and struck a chord, leaving the likes of Jemimah Rodrigues, Taniya Bhatia, Shafali Varma and Pooja Vastrakar starstruck. Shah Rukh even met his old friend Sourav Ganguly as a heartwarming video of the two hugging each other was throwback to the old days.

Karnataka is planning to establish a dedicated ministry for the well-being of Kannadigas living abroad. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday reiterated the state government's commitment to establishing a ministry for the well-being of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Kannadigas. This announcement aligns with the promises made in the Congress's 2023 assembly polls manifesto. NRIs hailed from Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, Singapore, and Western Asian countries were invited by Speaker U T Khader to witness the assembly proceedings.

trade agreements with the UK, Oman and four European nation bloc EFTA will reflect its commitment to trade liberalisation and economic integration at a time when the whole world is turning protectionist, according to a report. Economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the free trade agreements (FTAs) have become pivotal instruments for India's economic expansion and integration into the world market. These nations and the bloc are eager to finalize these agreements before the upcoming general elections, GTRI said, adding the talks are on the verge of conclusion. Signing of these three agreements will take India's FTA tally from 13 to 16.

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose on Friday and were set for a positive week as optimism over artificial intelligence drove stellar gains in the technology sector, while Chinese stocks extended a rebound into a second week.

yen sagged to fresh lows on the euro, sterling and other crosses this week and headed for a fourth weekly drop on the dollar as investors chased better yields just about everywhere but Japan, wagering rates there would stay near zero for some time. The yen is the worst-performing G10 currency this year, with a 6.4% slide on the dollar. The greenback is the best performing.

Kremlin hits back at Joe Biden with ‘Hollywood cowboy’ over ‘crazy SOB’ remark The US has targeted Russia's revenue and military-industrial complex. The Us and other allies of Ukraine had hoped to cripple and isolate Russia's economy with a succession of sanctions targeting its financial sector and sources of revenue, including oil sales.