PRAYAGRAJ: Noting that the trial court failed to notice that the appellant was confessing to a crime out of fear for his life, the Allahabad high court has overturned the conviction of a man who spent almost 24 years in prison after being sentenced to life imprisonment in a dacoity case.The trial court had in…
Qualcomm and Tata Electronics partner to manufacture automotive modules in India New Delhi: Tata Electronics has joined Qualcomm Technologies’ global network of module manufacturing partners to produce advanced automotive module products in India, securing a key anchor customer for its upcoming $3 billion semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad in Assam. Through its…
England captain Harry Brook speaks with Sam Curran and Jos Buttler. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England captain Harry Brook admitted that costly fielding lapses — including a dropped catch of Sanju Samson — played a decisive role in his side’s defeat to India in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday.Go…
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday announced that he has parted ways with Czech javelin great Jan Zelezny after one season, bringing to an end a coaching partnership that saw the Indian breach the 90-metre mark for the first time. Chopra said the association was defined by “progress, respect, and a shared love for…
COIMBATORE: The 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore will be held on February 15th, South Kailaya Bhakti Peravai said. Defence minister Rajnath Singh will be the special guest at the event, while several central ministers, film stars and other celebrities will participate in the celebrations alongside lakhs of devotees. Rajnath Singh,…
Aryna Sabalenka (AP Photo) MELBOURNE: Relentless top seed Aryna Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic and into the Australian Open semi-finals Tuesday to accelerate her bid for a third Melbourne title.The Belarusian powered home 6-3, 6-0 in blazing heat to set up a clash with either third seed Coco Gauff or 12th seed Elina…
Shahid Afridi (Image credit: X) Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised the International Cricket Council following Bangladesh’s removal from the 2026 T20 World Cup, accusing the governing body of applying different standards to different teams. The former Pakistan captain pointed to what he described as the ICC’s “inconsistency”, referencing how India’s concerns during the 2025 Champions…
NEW DELHI: The air is still filled with anticipation over whether Koneru Humpy will take part in the upcoming Women’s Candidates, starting March 28 at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus.While TimesofIndia.com have already confirmed that the other three participants in R Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali, and Divya Deshmukh will be travelling…
James Anderson (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) England’s legendary Test bowler James Anderson has accepted the role of Lancashire’s County Championship captain at 43 years old. Since his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002 and following his international retirement in 2024, he has maintained his commitment to the county.After serving as temporary captain last season,…
The SC rapped Haryana Police and its child welfare committee for insensitive handling of three-year-old’s rape case. The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticised the Haryana Police and the state’s Child Welfare Committee for their handling of a three-year-old rape survivor’s case, calling their approach “insensitive” and “shameful.”The court took serious exception to the…
