Congress denounces Modi govt for “communalisation of education” in IIOJK

  New Delhi: The Congress has denounced the Modi government for “communalisation of education” in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the withdrawal of permission for MBBS course at Vaishno Devi Medical College in Reasi district of the territory. According to Beyond the Time News, Congress general secretary in-charge of occupied Jammu and Kashmir…

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Auction-Draft: Major overhaul on cards for PSL

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is considering a major overhaul of its player recruitment system ahead of its 11th season, with officials weighing a hybrid model dubbed a “drauction” — a combination of the traditional draft and an open auction — as the league prepares to expand to eight teams. The PSL has used a…

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Morocco looking to end Cup of Nations heartbreak

Morocco will aim to underline their standing as one of Africa’s dominant football nations and finally end a half-century of heartbreak when they take on Senegal in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final. The north African country has been a powerful force on the continent’s football stage for more than a decade, regularly winning competitions…

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Sabalenka, Alcaraz begin Australian Open campaigns

The first round of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Sunday. World number one Carlos Alcaraz, who could complete a career Grand Slam if he wins the tournament, faces Adam Walton, while Aryna Sabalenka takes on Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah as she seeks a third title at Melbourne Park. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides…

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Strikers rout Renegades for 99 to sign off BBL 15

Adelaide Strikers wrapped up their Big Bash League (BBL) 15 campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets after bowling them out for a paltry 99 at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. In their final group-stage fixture, the Strikers opted to field after winning the toss, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Jerrssis…

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Pakistan, US agree to enhance collaboration in security, border management

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Saturday agreed to enhance collaboration in bilateral security and border management. The agreement was reached as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with a high-level US delegation led by US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. The meeting featured in-depth deliberation on boosting relations between the two countries and…

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ECP summons Punjab CS, LG secretary over delay in electoral exercise

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned the Punjab Chief Secretary and the Local Government Secretary to appear in person before the commission on Jan 22 to explain delay in activities required to hold long-delayed local elections in the province, an informed source told Dawn on Friday. “This step is being taken to ensure urgent…

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