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Seasoned match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will head the panel of officials for the Asia Cup T20 matches. Seasoned match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will head the panel of officials for the Asia Cup T20 beginning on Tuesday (September 9, 2025). The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday (September 8, 2025) confirmed the appointments of match officials for the group stage of the tournament. The umpiring panel includes India’s Virender Sharma and Rohan Pandit, along with the Sri Lankan duo Raveendra Wimalasiri and Ruchira Palliyaguruge. Other umpires named for the group stage include Afghanistan’s Ahmad Pakteen and…

India’s Metro rail systems are meant to transform urban travel, replacing endless traffic jams with punctual, predictable journeys, but the travel experience in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata is getting compromised by too few trains and too many passengers. Mumbai’s reliance metro rail has eased traffic congestion on Andheri Kurla road. More and more people are travelling by metro in the city (Shutterstock) Starting with the Kolkata Metro in 1984 in the hope of living up to the global success stories of the New York Subway and the London Tube, India now has 1,000km of operational metro lines, making it the…

I went to four different weddings this August. That’s right. Four. Spoiler alert: I didn’t buy four different Le Creusets or dig into my wallet for four fancy “experience funds.” Instead, I gifted the same present to each of the four couples, all of whom happen to share a passion for travel and the great outdoors: the Kelty Low Loveseat. This comfy, portable camp chair is practically a pop-up couch that couples can cuddle up on anywhere. And unlike traditional wedding gifts, this chair will actually be used—not forgotten about in the back of china cabinets. If you hike, camp,…

GREATER NOIDA The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) on Saturday approved a proposal allowing revision of buildings bylaws to ban construction within 20km radius of the Noida International Airport site. The Yeida will also take measures to ensure that the building bylaws do not permit maps of the buildings within 20km radius if the structure does not follow the airport authority of India (AAI) guidelines. (HT Archives) The Yeida will also take measures to ensure that the building bylaws do not permit maps of the buildings within 20km radius if the structure does not follow the airport authority of…

Struggling with poor sleep is more than just an occasional inconvenience – it can take a serious toll on your long-term health. From heart disease to cognitive decline, sleep problems are closely linked to a range of chronic conditions. Experts stress that cultivating healthy sleep habits isn’t optional but essential, and ignoring persistent issues may put your overall well-being at risk. Long naps on weekends does not only leave you feeling groggy but is also linked to increased risk of heart disease, according to Dr. Allen.(Unsplash) Also Read | Cardiologist shares 4 ways to keep your arteries healthy ‘without a…

Ahead of the proposed visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Manipur, his first since the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state began in May 2023, ruling alliance MLAs have been told by Governor Ajay Bhalla to engage with their constituencies to minimise tensions before such a visit, The Indian Express has learnt. While there is yet to be an official announcement on the Prime Minister’s visit, Governor Bhalla convened a meeting of the ruling alliance MLAs in Raj Bhavan on Sunday, which was attended by more than 20 legislators, including former Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Speaker Th…

The 2025-26 domestic season for Indian cricket started with the Duleep Trophy, where many India internationals are being asked to take part in it. Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who is leading the West Zone in the tournament,  believes that the players are being “taken for granted” with respect to the workload. As he said, it is “going to be a constant challenge” for a modern-day cricketer to maintain a high standard of fitness throughout the year with the amount of cricket being played. “A lot of times we are taken for granted and the management is not to the…

Apple is all set to refresh its lineup of smartwatches on September 9, alongside its flagship iPhone series. This launch also includes the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and a new Apple Watch SE. After a quiet year for the Watch Ultra, the new models are expected to get a few major upgrades, including a larger screen.  Apple is also reportedly planning to introduce new health features such as hypertension detection, and a new subscription-based Health+ service powered by AI. The company’s new AirPods Pro 3 is also expected to be released at the ‘Awe Dropping’ launch…

A day after Trump’s “last warning”, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz Monday warned Hamas group to release hostages and lay down weapons or “a powerful hurricane will strike in the skies of Gaza City, and the roofs of the towers of terror will shake.” Katz’s remarks also come after Hamas expressed its readiness to return to the negotiating table for a ceasefire deal in Gaza, following the US President’s call to end the Israel-Hamas war which included a warning to the Palestinian militant group on the “consequences” of not accepting his terms. “This is the last warning to the murderers…

Published on Sept 08, 2025 10:17 am IST The year’s second total lunar eclipse saw Earth’s shadow obscure this weekend’s full moon as the home planet lines up perfectly between the moon and the sun. …read more 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Sept 08, 2025 10:17 am IST The Moon appears from behind the Tokyo Skytree during a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the night above the Japanese capital early on September 8. Stargazers enjoyed a Blood Moon overnight on September 7 during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and…