During the call, Prime Minister Starmer reaffirmed the Unit]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278909084/uae-president-and-uk-prime-minister-discuss-regional-developments-and-their-implications-for-security-and-stability 278909084 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:23:51 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278909084/uae-president-and-uk-prime-minister-discuss-regional-developments-and-their-implications-for-security-and-stability Aurangabad (Bihar) [India], March 8 (ANI): Ahead of India's ICC T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan's grandfather, Anurag Pandey, expressed hope that the explosive hitter scores at least a half-century or a century in such a high-stakes encounter, helping his team come out victorious.

Team India will be gunning for their third ICC T20 World Cup title, while on the other hand]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278909021/dont-play-the-game-play-for-entire-country-ishan-kishan-grandfather-childhood-coach-extend-wishes-ahead-of-t20wc-final 278909021 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:01:46 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278909021/dont-play-the-game-play-for-entire-country-ishan-kishan-grandfather-childhood-coach-extend-wishes-ahead-of-t20wc-final New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that the Indian team management must take a 'tough' selection decision regarding World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening.

Kaif expressed his views on the social media platform X, suggesting that the team management must take a 'tough call' on whet]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278909020/team-management-has-to-take-a-tough-call-on-abhishek-sharma-mohammad-kaif-before-t20wc-final 278909020 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:01:40 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278909020/team-management-has-to-take-a-tough-call-on-abhishek-sharma-mohammad-kaif-before-t20wc-final New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): India and New Zealand are set to face off against each other in the T20 World Cup 2026 final clash at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. With both teams having played some impressive cricket in the lead-up to the final, players like Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh, among others, are set to play crucial roles in the summit clash.

Wh]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278909019/ind-vs-nz-final-5-key-battles-to-watch-out-for-in-ahmedabad 278909019 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:01:34 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278909019/ind-vs-nz-final-5-key-battles-to-watch-out-for-in-ahmedabad Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra has backed India to emerge victorious in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand, expressing confidence that the home side has the strength to dominate the title clash.

Coming to both teams' T20 WC 2026 campaigns, India and New Zealand took different routes to the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

New Z]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278909012/india-will-win-jammu-and-kashmir-captain-paras-dogra-ahead-of-t20wc-final 278909012 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:53 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278909012/india-will-win-jammu-and-kashmir-captain-paras-dogra-ahead-of-t20wc-final Doha [Qatar], March 8 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Doha on Sunday released a form for Indian nationals who are stuck in Qatar to ascertain the number of those stuck there.

The embassy said that the form is only for those who are stranded in Qatar as tourists or Hayya A1 visa holders.

In a post on X, the embassy said, 'Advisory: Indian Nationals who are currently stranded in Qatar as Tourists/Short Term Visi]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278909011/indian-embassy-in-qatar-to-get-headcount-of-stranded-indians 278909011 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:48 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278909011/indian-embassy-in-qatar-to-get-headcount-of-stranded-indians New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has described New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert as the most explosive and consistent opening pair in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Chopra said that their aggressive approach could pose a serious challenge for Indian bowlers during the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Speaking on JioHo]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278909009/allen-seifert-most-explosive-openers-of-t20-world-cup-aakash-chopra-ahead-of-final 278909009 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:36 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278909009/allen-seifert-most-explosive-openers-of-t20-world-cup-aakash-chopra-ahead-of-final Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 8 (ANI): Former India cricketer and West Bengal minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Sunday encouraged Team India to play the way they have played throughout the tournament ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, expressing confidence in batters Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan's good form and wished the team the best ahe]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908808/former-indian-cricketer-laxmi-ratan-shukla-encourages-team-india-to-maintain-form-in-the-t20-wc-final-against-new-zealand 278908808 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:31:45 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908808/former-indian-cricketer-laxmi-ratan-shukla-encourages-team-india-to-maintain-form-in-the-t20-wc-final-against-new-zealand (Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images)

Ben Gold prevented Silas Demary Jr. from hitting a game-tying basket with 2 seconds remaining and host Marquette upset No. 4 UConn 68-62 on Saturday in Milwaukee.

Nigel James Jr. led the Golden Eagles (12-19, 7-13 Big East) with 19 points before Gold made the defensive play of the game and prevented the Huskies from getting a share of the Big East regular-season tit]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908746/top-25-roundup-12-win-marquette-downs-no-4-uconn-in-stunner 278908746 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:05:13 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908746/top-25-roundup-12-win-marquette-downs-no-4-uconn-in-stunner Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 8 (ANI): India are facing New Zealand in the title decider of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, and the fans are offering prayers and doing aartis ahead of the final later on Sunday.

People performed aarti at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi today and prayed for the victory of the Indian team.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, the spiritual orator Jaya Kishori said, 'I pray to God that Ind]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908739/our-players-are-best-i-hope-they-win-jaya-kishori-ahead-of-t20-wc-title-clash 278908739 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:34 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908739/our-players-are-best-i-hope-they-win-jaya-kishori-ahead-of-t20-wc-title-clash Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 8 (ANI): Speedster Jasprit Bumrah will hold the key to India's third T20 World Cup title, with an intriguing match up against New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert set to be in focus during the all-important final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Men in Blue will be aiming to become the first team to defend the T20WC title at home while Kiwis will be eyeing their f]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908737/bumrah-match-up-with-allen-seifert-key-in-determining-t20wc-winner 278908737 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:21 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908737/bumrah-match-up-with-allen-seifert-key-in-determining-t20wc-winner Wellington [New Zealand], March 8 (ANI): New Zealand women's cricket team fast bowler Lea Tahuhu has announced her retirement from the One-Day International (ODI) cricket after 15 years with the team, as per the New Zealand Cricket website.

Since debuting in ODIs at age 20 against Australia in Brisbane during the 2011 series, the Canterbury pacer has played 103 matches for New Zealand and retires as the White Fer]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908731/new-zealand-women-cricketer-lea-tahuhu-announces-retirement-from-odis 278908731 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:59:46 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908731/new-zealand-women-cricketer-lea-tahuhu-announces-retirement-from-odis Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 8 (ANI): Cricket fans arrived in Ahmedabad in large numbers on Sunday ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final between co-hosts India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with supporters backing the Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue to win while acknowledging that the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand side would pose a significant threat.

Speaking to ANI in Ahmedab]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908702/were-excited-expect-a-good-game-fans-express-enthusiasm-ahead-of-ind-vs-nz-t20-wc-final 278908702 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:31:28 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908702/were-excited-expect-a-good-game-fans-express-enthusiasm-ahead-of-ind-vs-nz-t20-wc-final (260308) -- BIRMINGHAM, March 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik (L) celebrate after the men's doubles semifinal match between Chen Boyang/Liu Yi of China and Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia at the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

In a press release shared on Facebook, JSFM described the incident as a 'clear example of state brutality and state terrorism,' alleging that secur]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908672/sindhi-nationalist-leader-disappearance-triggers-outrage-rights-violations-alleged-in-pakistan 278908672 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:06 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908672/sindhi-nationalist-leader-disappearance-triggers-outrage-rights-violations-alleged-in-pakistan Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 8 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar on Sunday expressed confidence in India's chances ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, noting that the players are in good form and the home advantage will be a significant factor.

India and New Zealand are set to face each other in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908667/abhishek-sharma-has-tremendous-potential-vengsarkar-confident-ahead-of-t20-wc-final 278908667 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:59:40 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908667/abhishek-sharma-has-tremendous-potential-vengsarkar-confident-ahead-of-t20-wc-final Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 8 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) organised a 10 km marathon run in Lucknow ahead of India's title decider match against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is ready to host another ICC final, and this time Indian fans are hoping for a happy finish as the Men in Blue are defending]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908663/ipl-franchise-lsg-organises-10km-marathon-run-in-lucknow-for-t20-wc-2026-final 278908663 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:59:23 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908663/ipl-franchise-lsg-organises-10km-marathon-run-in-lucknow-for-t20-wc-2026-final (260308) -- BIRMINGHAM, March 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning (R) compete during the women's doubles semifinal match between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian of China at the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Sharing a video on X with the caption, 'The shirt's pressed. The vibes are set. Now it's over to t]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908583/the-shirt-pressednow-it-over-to-the-boys-dinesh-karthik-ahead-of-t20-wc-final 278908583 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:54 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908583/the-shirt-pressednow-it-over-to-the-boys-dinesh-karthik-ahead-of-t20-wc-final Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 8 (ANI): Western Railway is running special trains between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, as well as from Pune to Ahmedabad, to facilitate travel for cricket fans, in view of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, set to be played between India and New Zealand on Sunday at Ahemedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

India played their semifinal against England on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede ]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908581/western-railway-runs-special-trains-for-fans-ahead-of-india-vs-new-zealand-t20-wc-final-in-ahmedabad 278908581 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:41 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908581/western-railway-runs-special-trains-for-fans-ahead-of-india-vs-new-zealand-t20-wc-final-in-ahmedabad New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): India are set to clash with New Zealand in the summit clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, and Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma is pretty sure that the cup will stay in India.

Speaking to ANI ahead of the final match, Rajkumar Sharma said, 'Nothing can be said for sure in T20 cricket, but looking at our cricke]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908580/india-will-definitely-win-this-match-rajkumar-sharma-ahead-of-t20-wc-final 278908580 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:36 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908580/india-will-definitely-win-this-match-rajkumar-sharma-ahead-of-t20-wc-final Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 8 (ANI): India are ready to defend their title against New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, and the Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Pandey stressed the need for the bowlers to do well in the summit clash.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Kapil Pandey said, 'It's a big ground. All our b]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908577/our-bowlers-must-bowl-well-today-kuldeep-yadav-childhood-coach-ahead-of-t20-wc-final 278908577 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:21 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908577/our-bowlers-must-bowl-well-today-kuldeep-yadav-childhood-coach-ahead-of-t20-wc-final (260308) -- BIRMINGHAM, March 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yamaguchi Akane reacts during the women's singles semifinal match between Wang Zhiyi of China and Yamaguchi Akane of Japan at the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP), Sector-1, Ahmedabad City, Neeraj Kumar Badgujar told ANI, 'More than 121 police officers and more th]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908493/more-than-2000-police-personnel-will-be-deployed-jcp-ahmedabad-city-ahead-of-t20-wc-final 278908493 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:32:11 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908493/more-than-2000-police-personnel-will-be-deployed-jcp-ahmedabad-city-ahead-of-t20-wc-final New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): India's 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra extended his warm wishes to the Indian cricket team and the badminton player Lakshya Sen as they are on the verge of rewriting history on Sunday.

Bindra shared a post on X and wrote, 'There are moments when sport rises beyond competition and becomes something far deeper. It becomes a force that unites a nation ac]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908491/the-whole-nation-stands-with-you-abhinav-bindra-shares-good-wishes-to-team-india-and-lakshya-sen 278908491 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:32:01 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908491/the-whole-nation-stands-with-you-abhinav-bindra-shares-good-wishes-to-team-india-and-lakshya-sen (Photo credit: David Leong-Imagn Images)

Labaron Philon Jr. and Aden Holloway scored 21 points apiece as No. 16 Alabama cruised to an easy 96-84 victory over Auburn on Saturday night in Southeastern Conference play at Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Amari Allen added 16 points, London Jemison scored 11 and Aiden Sherrell had 10 points and three blocked shots as the Crimson Tide (23-8, 13-5 SEC) won for the ninth time in 1]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908420/no-16-alabama-stays-hot-in-finale-tops-fading-auburn 278908420 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:19:17 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908420/no-16-alabama-stays-hot-in-finale-tops-fading-auburn (Photo credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)

Sam Surridge recorded his second brace of the season in Nashville SC's 3-1 home victory over Minnesota United on Saturday.

Cristian Espinoza added a goal and an assist for Nashville SC, and Patrick Yazbek had two assists.

Surridge's four goals have come over just two games. After scoring twice in Nashville's season-opening 4-1 win over the New England Revolut]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908409/sam-surridge-delivers-2nd-brace-to-help-nashville-blow-past-minnesota 278908409 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:05:24 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908409/sam-surridge-delivers-2nd-brace-to-help-nashville-blow-past-minnesota Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 8 (ANI): Saints in Ayodhya offered special prayers for the Indian cricket team on Sunday as they prepare to take on New Zealand in the summit clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The sages carrying the posters of the Indian players and the national flag chanted mantras and performed havan for the good luck of the Indian team. http://bristolstar.com/news/278908362/t20-wc-final-saints-in-ayodhya-offer-special-prayers-for-indian-team-victory 278908362 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:59:12 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908362/t20-wc-final-saints-in-ayodhya-offer-special-prayers-for-indian-team-victory Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday condemned the ongoing West Asia conflict, asserting that regime change cannot be effected by aerial bombardment and calling the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a gross misuse of force and violation of every single international law.

Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said that only the]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908360/you-cannot-effect-regime-change-by-aerial-bombardment-j-k-cm-omar-abdullah-on-west-asia-conflict 278908360 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:59:03 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908360/you-cannot-effect-regime-change-by-aerial-bombardment-j-k-cm-omar-abdullah-on-west-asia-conflict Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 8 (ANI): Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has arrived in Ahmedabad on Sunday morning as the Indian team is set to clash with New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

The 44-year-old witnessed India's semi-final victory over England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and may come to watch the final match as Men in Blue will be]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908339/t20-world-cup-2026-ms-dhoni-arrives-in-ahmedabad-ahead-of-india-vs-new-zealand-final 278908339 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:30:49 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908339/t20-world-cup-2026-ms-dhoni-arrives-in-ahmedabad-ahead-of-india-vs-new-zealand-final (Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

Alyssa Thompson's 82nd-minute goal was enough for the U.S. women's national team in a 1-0 victory over Colombia in Harrison, N.J., on Saturday to win the SheBelieves Cup for the eighth time.

Thompson received a pass from Jaedyn Shaw at the top of the box. With no one closing, she calmly drilled a shot to the upper left corner, skimming the bottom of the cross ]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908050/alyssa-thompson-tally-lifts-uswnt-over-colombia-to-win-shebelievescup 278908050 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:05:20 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908050/alyssa-thompson-tally-lifts-uswnt-over-colombia-to-win-shebelievescup (Photo credit: John Jones-Imagn Images)

For new coach Michael Bradley and the New York Red Bulls, the first two weeks of the 2026 MLS season feel right out of a dream. For CF Montreal, however, the season already has the makings of a nightmare.

Bradley's 'Baby Bulls' host Montreal on Sunday in Harrison, N.J., for a clash between teams at the opposite ends of the Eastern Conference table.

In wins over ]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908049/precocious-red-bulls-prepared-for-struggling-cf-montreal 278908049 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:05:14 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908049/precocious-red-bulls-prepared-for-struggling-cf-montreal Washington DC [US], March 8 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) sharply criticised United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the lack of UK support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, claiming that the European Country is now mulling over sending aircraft carriers to West Asia.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that the US don't need people to join wars after it h]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278908046/dont-need-people-to-join-wars-after-weve-already-won-trump-slams-uk-pm-starmer 278908046 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:58:09 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278908046/dont-need-people-to-join-wars-after-weve-already-won-trump-slams-uk-pm-starmer What the US and Israel likely envisioned as a short and decisive conflict threatens to spill over other borders perhaps not accidentally

In the early hours of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, a certain kind of strategic storytelling almost wrote itself. In Washington and in West Jerusalem, the operation looked designed to behave like a demonstration of overwhelming control, brief in duration, sharp]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907939/the-iran-war-risks-sucking-in-more-countries-who-benefits 278907939 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:29:31 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907939/the-iran-war-risks-sucking-in-more-countries-who-benefits Media powerhouse Axel Springer SE has moved to purchase Tory party-affiliated British newspaper The Telegraph

Germany's Axel Springer SE, the owner of Bild, Politico, and Business Insider, has announced that it will buy out The Telegraph for Pound 575 million ($771 million). The deal would unite two of Europe's most influential conservative brands, and sink efforts from the owner of its tabloid r]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907852/german-media-tycoon-to-buy-out-conservative-uk-paper 278907852 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:37:09 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907852/german-media-tycoon-to-buy-out-conservative-uk-paper Axel Springer SE has moved to purchase the Tory party-affiliated British outlet The Telegraph

Germany's Axel Springer SE, the owner of Bild, Politico, and Business Insider, has announced that it will buy out The Telegraph for Pound 575 million ($771 million). The deal would unite two of Europe's most influential conservative brands, and sink efforts from the owner of its tabloid rival, the Daily ]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907913/german-media-giant-buys-uks-top-conservative-paper 278907913 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:37:09 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907913/german-media-giant-buys-uks-top-conservative-paper Axel Springer SE has moved to purchase the Tory party-affiliated British outlet The Telegraph

Germany's Axel Springer SE, the owner of Bild, Politico, and Business Insider, has announced that it will buy out The Telegraph for Pound 575 million ($771 million). The deal would unite two of Europe's most influential conse]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907934/german-media-giant-buys-uk-top-conservative-paper 278907934 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:37:09 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907934/german-media-giant-buys-uk-top-conservative-paper Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 7 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was being controlled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing the gathering at the concluding session of the Puthuyuga Yatra here, Rahul Gandhi quizzed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) over the inaction against Kerala CM, whi]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907841/rahul-gandhi-questions-ed-over-inaction-on-kerala-cm-says-pm-modi-controls-vijayan 278907841 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:32:55 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907841/rahul-gandhi-questions-ed-over-inaction-on-kerala-cm-says-pm-modi-controls-vijayan Birmingham [UK], March 7 (ANI): Lakshya Sen became only the second Indian player to reach two All England finals when he overcame Canada's Victor Lai in a gruelling semifinal here on Saturday.

The 24-year-old, who had also reached the summit clash in 2022, not only overcame a spirited Lai but also blisters in his right toe to win 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 in an hour and 37 minutes.

Sen's mentor, Prakash Padukone,]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907811/all-england-open-2026-lakshya-sen-seals-final-berth-with-sensational-win-over-victor-lai 278907811 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:33:20 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907811/all-england-open-2026-lakshya-sen-seals-final-berth-with-sensational-win-over-victor-lai Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 7 (ANI): Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed his thrill to lead India in the T20 World Cup final at home against New Zealand, calling it a special feeling.

Suryakumar said he's excited, a bit nervous, but focused on keeping things simple and expressed pride in India's journey in the ongoing T20 WC and is grateful for the support.

India is looking to defend its titl]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907809/special-feeling-indian-skipper-suryakumar-yadav-speaks-on-leading-india-in-t20-wc-final-against-kiwi 278907809 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:33:11 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907809/special-feeling-indian-skipper-suryakumar-yadav-speaks-on-leading-india-in-t20-wc-final-against-kiwi Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 7 (ANI): Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav backed India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and expressed strong support for him ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, on Sunday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Chakravarthy has struggled since the Super 8s, taking four wickets in four matches at an economy rate of 11+. His semi-final outing agai]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907795/he-knows-how-to-win-matches-for-india-suryakumar-yadav-expresses-strong-support-for-varun-chakravarthy-ahead-of-t20-wc-final 278907795 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:32:05 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907795/he-knows-how-to-win-matches-for-india-suryakumar-yadav-expresses-strong-support-for-varun-chakravarthy-ahead-of-t20-wc-final New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Major Gulf carriers, including Emirates and Etihad, have resumed limited flight operations as of Saturday, following regional airspace closures. Services are gradually restoring, with some restricted to 'relief corridors' for stranded passengers.

Emirates Airlines, in a statement, said that it has resumed operations. Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon's fli]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907789/gulf-carriers-resume-operations-operate-limited-flights-amid-regional-volatility 278907789 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:31:36 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907789/gulf-carriers-resume-operations-operate-limited-flights-amid-regional-volatility (Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic could miss the rest of the regular season following surgery to repair a broken right ring finger.

The injury occurred during the first quarter of Friday's 120-100 victory against the visiting Dallas Mavericks. He had surgery to stabilize the fracture on Saturday at Boston's New England Baptist Hospital, the team announced.

The Missing aims to spark reflection and conversation within communities about the value of daughters and the need to confront harmful norms.

The campaign foll]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907737/the-missing-uk-campaign-highlights-gender-imbalance-in-indian-origin-births 278907737 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:04:56 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907737/the-missing-uk-campaign-highlights-gender-imbalance-in-indian-origin-births (260307) -- BIRMINGHAM, March 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thom Gicquel (front)/Delphine Delrue compete during the mixed doubles semifinal between Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui of China and Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue of France at the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Goyal emphasised that the partnership is anchored in high-tech collaboration and strategic se]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907488/india-us-partnership-to-define-the-future-as-india-secures-best-deal-among-competitors-says-piyush-goyal 278907488 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:33:13 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907488/india-us-partnership-to-define-the-future-as-india-secures-best-deal-among-competitors-says-piyush-goyal Dubai [UAE], March 7 (ANI): The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 continues to set global benchmarks in the world of sports, media and streaming, with the India vs England semi-final on March 5 hitting a historic global landmark in digital viewership.

JioHotstar recorded an unprecedented 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers during the high-stakes encounter, setting a new world record for the highest concurrency ever a]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907464/icc-men-t20-world-cup-2026-sets-new-global-streaming-record-during-india-england-semi-final-clash 278907464 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:01:24 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907464/icc-men-t20-world-cup-2026-sets-new-global-streaming-record-during-india-england-semi-final-clash By Divya Malhotra

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi says the moment she stepped onto the BAFTA stage after her debut feature Boong made history was both surreal and overwhelming.

The Manipuri-language coming-of-age drama recently became the first Indian film to win in the Best Children's & Family Film category at the 79th British Academy Film Awards. The recognition has place]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907388/i-was-completely-blank-boong-maker-lakshmipriya-devi-reflects-on-her-bafta-winning-stage-moment 278907388 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:34 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907388/i-was-completely-blank-boong-maker-lakshmipriya-devi-reflects-on-her-bafta-winning-stage-moment Double standards have left Europes big players confused, the EU silent and fractured, and NATO on the sidelines

The US-Israeli war on Iran has exposed deep flaws in the West's sense of self, as European leaders claim to stand on the right side of history all while demonstrating a patently obsequious approach to Washington.

Nations such as Germany and the UK declare principled opposition to ]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907372/how-has-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran-divided-the-west 278907372 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:36:40 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907372/how-has-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran-divided-the-west (Photo credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)

Minnesota United visit Nashville SC on Saturday as both teams look to continue unbeaten starts to their season.

Minnesota and Nashville have identical 1-0-1 records through the first two matches of the MLS campaign. Nashville also won its first two matches in CONCACAF Champions' Cup play, routing Atletico Ottawa by a cumulative 7-0 score.

After those lopsided]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907318/unbeaten-clubs-clash-as-minnesota-united-oppose-nashville-sc 278907318 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:05:11 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907318/unbeaten-clubs-clash-as-minnesota-united-oppose-nashville-sc Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 7 (ANI): New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes that hosts India will carry the burden of expectations when the two sides meet in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Addressing the media on the eve of the summit clash, Santner said his side is excited for the final and acknowledged that India, playing in front]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907314/lot-of-pressure-on-india-to-win-at-home-new-zealand-skipper-mitchell-santner-ahead-of-t20-wc-final 278907314 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:53 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907314/lot-of-pressure-on-india-to-win-at-home-new-zealand-skipper-mitchell-santner-ahead-of-t20-wc-final Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 7 (ANI): A divorce petition filed by Sangeetha Vijay, wife of Tamil actor and politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekar, has brought the private life of the high-profile star into public focus, with the District Court scheduling the next hearing in the matter for April 20.

Court documents show that Sangeetha initiated legal proceedings in early 2026 before the District Court in Chen]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907311/actor-vijay-wife-sangeetha-moves-court-for-separation-hearing-on-april-20 278907311 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:37 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907311/actor-vijay-wife-sangeetha-moves-court-for-separation-hearing-on-april-20 New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): The India-UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols was convened on 27 February 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together representatives from India and the UK across government, industry, academia, standards bodies, testing institutions, research organisations, and regulatory agencies to strengthen cooperation on the safe deployment of green hydrogen under India's Nati]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907284/new-delhi-high-level-conference-convenes-policymakers-industry-leaders-technical-experts-to-shape-safer-green-hydrogen-future 278907284 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:32:42 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907284/new-delhi-high-level-conference-convenes-policymakers-industry-leaders-technical-experts-to-shape-safer-green-hydrogen-future New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): India is all set to host South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Parthiv Patel, emphasised that the support of the Indian crowd will be a key factor in motivating the players for the title clash on Sunday.

Team India is aiming to defend its title at home and become the first side ever]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907200/whole-crowd-cheering-for-you-gives-motivation-piyush-chawla-on-india-playing-t20-wc-final-at-home 278907200 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:32:36 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907200/whole-crowd-cheering-for-you-gives-motivation-piyush-chawla-on-india-playing-t20-wc-final-at-home New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): India is all set to host South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Parthiv Patel, emphasised that the support of the Indian crowd will be a key factor in motivating the players for the title clash on Sunday.

Team India is aiming to defend its title at home and become the first side ever]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907198/whole-crowd-is-cheering-it-gives-you-motivation-piyush-chawla-on-india-playing-t20-wc-final-at-home 278907198 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:32:27 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907198/whole-crowd-is-cheering-it-gives-you-motivation-piyush-chawla-on-india-playing-t20-wc-final-at-home Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 7 (ANI): A special prayer was held in Madurai seeking victory for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand, scheduled to take place on Sunday.

The prayer was conducted at the Sri Maha Periyava Temple located in the S.S. Colony area of Madurai, under the auspices of Anushathin Anugraham.

Earlier, special abhishekams were performed to the ido]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278907007/t20-world-cup-special-prayer-in-madurai-for-india-victory-in-final 278907007 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:01 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278907007/t20-world-cup-special-prayer-in-madurai-for-india-victory-in-final New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Qatar Airways will operate limited repatriation flights on March 7 departing from Hamad International Airport to select European destinations following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, while scheduled flight operations remain suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.

According to a statement from Qatar Airways, the airline will operate relie]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278906932/qatar-airways-to-operate-limited-relief-corridor-from-doha 278906932 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:59:39 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278906932/qatar-airways-to-operate-limited-relief-corridor-from-doha Birmingham [UK], March 7 (ANI): India's top-ranked men's singles player Lakshya Sen continued his dream run at the All England Open 2026 as he packed off sixth seed and former champion Li Shi Feng in straight games to reach the semifinals here on Friday night, according to a release.

Sen, the 2022 All England finalist, defeated Li 21-13, 21-16 in exactly an hour to set up a last-four clash against Canada's Victor]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278906897/all-england-open-lakshya-sen-upsets-sixth-seed-li-shi-feng-to-reach-semi-finals 278906897 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:31:50 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278906897/all-england-open-lakshya-sen-upsets-sixth-seed-li-shi-feng-to-reach-semi-finals London [UK], March 7 (ANI): England Women's cricket team will travel to South Africa for a training camp after their planned preparatory tour to Abu Dhabi was cancelled due to the security situation in the Middle-East region.

A group of 30 players will assemble in Pretoria, where they will be divided into two squads for a five-match intra-squad series scheduled between March 10 and March 27. The squads have been ]]> http://bristolstar.com/news/278906867/england-women-cricket-team-shift-training-camp-to-south-africa-after-uae-cancellation 278906867 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:59:05 GMT http://bristolstar.com/news/278906867/england-women-cricket-team-shift-training-camp-to-south-africa-after-uae-cancellation