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Nepal’s Buddha Air flight with 51 onboard skids off runway during landing at Bhadrapur airport | VIDEO

Nepal’s Buddha Air flight with 51 onboard skids off runway during landing at Bhadrapur airport | VIDEO

Nepal Police said the incident occurred during the landing process and confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely rescued. Kathmandu: A Buddha Air flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur skidded off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepalโ€™s Jhapa district late on Friday night. Officials said the aircraft was carrying 51 passengers and 4 crew members. No injuries were reported. How the incident happened Nepal Police said the incident occurred during the landing process and confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely rescued. "The Buddha Air flight that took off from Kathmandu with 51 passengers and…
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Why is Shubman Gill not playing for Punjab vs Sikkim in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Why is Shubman Gill not playing for Punjab vs Sikkim in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Shubman Gill was widely expected to take the field for Punjab today in the game against Sikkim in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, when the playing XI was announced, many were shocked to not see his name. Here's why Gill is not playing today for Punjab vs Sikkim: Jaipur: Shubman Gill was expected to play his first competitive game today since sustaining a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa. He had also reached Jaipur for the Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Sikkim in Jaipur. But India's Test and ODI captain has gone missing from the playing…
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Mexico earthquake: Two killed after 6.5 magnitude quake jolts state of Guerrero

Mexico earthquake: Two killed after 6.5 magnitude quake jolts state of Guerrero

The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5, with its epicentre near the town of San Marcos in the southern state of Guerrero, close to the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco. Mexico City: A strong earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaumโ€™s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded, and leaving at least 2 people dead. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5, with its epicentre near the town of San Marcos in the southern state of Guerrero, close to the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco, according to Mexicoโ€™s national seismological agency.…
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Steve Smith dismisses retirement speculations, says ‘I am just enjoying my cricket’

Steve Smith dismisses retirement speculations, says ‘I am just enjoying my cricket’

Australia's stand-in Test captain Steve Smith has confirmed that he is not following Usman Khawaja's footsteps and will not retire from Test cricket as of now. He also stated that he is enjoying his cricket at the moment and there isn't any need to step away. Sydney: Australia's stand-in Test captain Steve Smith has made it clear that he is not retiring from Test cricket anytime soon. He was speaking ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the SCGย and was asked whether he would also follow Usman Khawaja's footsteps and retire from the longest format of…
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Tehran warns of regionwide destruction after Trump’s ‘locked and loaded’ remark on Iran protests

Tehran warns of regionwide destruction after Trump’s ‘locked and loaded’ remark on Iran protests

Ali Larijani, a former parliament speaker and current secretary of Iranโ€™s Supreme National Security Council said Trump should know that intervention by the US in the domestic problem corresponds to chaos in the entire region and the destruction of the US interests. Tehran: US President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials traded sharp warnings on Friday as protests spread across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions following US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June. At least 8 people have been killed in violence linked to the demonstrations, which were initially sparked by the collapse of Iranโ€™s…
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MI Emirates march into their second ILT20 final as Kieron Pollard creates history as captain

MI Emirates march into their second ILT20 final as Kieron Pollard creates history as captain

MI Emirates qualified for the final of the International League T20 with a comfortable win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With this win, Kieron Pollard also created history as captain in the shortest format of the game. He joined the elite list of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, among others. Sharjah: MI Emirates set the finals date with Desert Vipersย in the fourth edition of International League T20 with a comfortable win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the second qualifier in Sharjah. It was yet another comprehensive performance from the 2024 champions as they chased down the modest target of…
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Handwritten documents, online chat and more: How FBI thwarted an ISIS-inspired attack on New Year’s Eve

Handwritten documents, online chat and more: How FBI thwarted an ISIS-inspired attack on New Year’s Eve

The attacker had planned to use knives and hammers to conduct an attack at a grocery store and fast food restaurant on New Year's Eve. He has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terror organisation. North Carolina: A potential terror attack was thwarted in North Carolina, the United States (US), on New Year's Eve, said the Department of Justice on Friday (local time), adding that officials have also arrested an 18-year-old who was inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The attacker has been identified as 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant, was arrested in…
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Jennifer Lopez hits back at โ€˜always nakedโ€™ comments

Jennifer Lopez hits back at โ€˜always nakedโ€™ comments

Jennifer Lopez has left the hate on the floor. ย  The 56-year-old singer addressed the trolling and harsh criticism she sees about herself online during the December 30 kick-off show of her โ€œJennifer Lopez: Up All Night Liveโ€ in Las Vegas residency. ย  โ€œThank God I've been doing this a long time. I can just ignore a lot of it. It really doesn't mean nothing. I tell my kids that all the time," Lopez told the crowd. ย  "I do laugh at some of the things sometimes, because they do say funny things too," she remarked before addressing the negativity…
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India’s tour of Bangladesh rescheduled to September 2026, BCB confirms

India’s tour of Bangladesh rescheduled to September 2026, BCB confirms

India were to tour Bangladesh in 2025, but the tour was called off due to the diplomatic standoff between the two nations. The series has now been rescheduled to September 2026. New Delhi: India's tour to Bangladesh has been rescheduled to September 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed, as quoted by Cricbuzz.ย  India were to tour Bangladesh in 2025, but that tour was called off by more than 12 months. That came amidst strained relations between the two countries.ย  However, the series has now been rescheduled, as the BCB has announced its home season schedule, during which it will host…
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39-year-old ex-captain makes cut as Zimbabwe announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026

39-year-old ex-captain makes cut as Zimbabwe announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe have been placed in Group B with Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Oman. Zimbabwe had missed out on playing in the 2024 edition as they failed to finish in the top two of the T20 World Cup qualifiers. New Delhi: Zimbabwe have named their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 with 39-year-old former skipper Graeme Cremer making the cut.ย  Sikandar Raza will be leading the 15-member squad that features a blend of experience with some youth, too. One of the most exciting talents is the 22-year-old batter Brian Bennett, who has just one single-digit score in his…
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