Iran nuke deal set to face ‘hostile’ US Congress

London, July 15: A day after world powers and Iran concluded the long-drawn talks with a historic nuclear deal, the battle is now set to move to Washington as the Obama administration initiates a three-month campaign to prevent the hard-won deal from being trashed by the Congress, which is dominated by Republicans. The deal will […]

Ponting wants cricket to feature in 2024 Olympics

London, (Punjab Express) : Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said he wants cricket to be included in the 2024 Olympic Games. Speaking at the MCC World Cricket committee at Lord’s, the Australian great said that the Olympics are the pinnacle of global sports and to be able to get cricket into the tournament would […]

Post Lodha-verdict, BCCI scraps Champions League

New Delhi, July 15 (Punjab Express) : A day after a Supreme Court appointed committee led by former chief justice R. M. Lodha prevented two franchises from participating in the Indian Premier League and imposed life bans on Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, the BCCI has decided to scrap the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20).In a […]

IPL governing council to meet on July 19

New Delhi, July 14 (Punjab Express) : Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council will meet on July 19 to discuss the future course of action, after franchisees Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royal were suspended from participating in the league for two years by a three-member Supreme Court appointed committee. In a sensational verdict, the […]

22 pilgrims killed in Andhra stampede

VIJAYAWADA: At least 22 pilgrims, mostly women, were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede during Godavari pushkaralu in Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, officials said.The tragedy occurred when a large number of pilgrims rushed towards one of the gates and tried to scale it at Kotagummam pushkar ghat on the banks of […]