Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Wednesday appeared before the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police to join the investigation in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion cum cheating case involving multimillionaire conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids were underway at 33 locations across the country on Tuesday in connection with irregularities in the exams for Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspectors (JKPSI), a top official said.

Eminent scientist Radha Rangarajan is the new director of CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow.

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has backed his captain Dean Elgar's decision to bat first in the second Test at Old Trafford despite the visitors being bowled out for 151 on day one.

New Zealand batting great Ross Taylor, England Test opener Zak Crawley and Pakistan trio of openers Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and leg-spinners Yasir Shah on Wednesday were announced as the latest signings for the inaugural Big Bash League (BBL) draft.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has claimed that if talismanic India batter Virat Kohli gets a fifty in the side's match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on August 28, then the mouths of critics will be quiet for the rest of the tournament.

Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and former minister Carlo Calenda have agreed to form a centrist alliance ahead of the September 25 general election.

Mel Jones on Friday said she will be stepping down from the Cricket Australia Board at the next CA Annual General Meeting in October. She has decided not to stand for re-election due to her extensive media and other work commitments in Australia and overseas.

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel has brought in newcomer and off-spinner Kevin Sinclair in the squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand beginning August 17, while left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has also been named in the 14-member squad

The Election Commission will host a virtual Asian Regional Forum meet on 'Making our Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative'.

Former India skipper and ex-chairman of BCCI's selection committee Kris Srikkanth is unhappy with Axar Patel being kept as a standby in the squad for the Asia Cup in the UAE from August 27, saying he feels bad for the bowling all-rounder who played some fine knocks and took crucial wickets in the visitors' clean sweep of the ODI series against the West Indies recently.

South Sudan's parties to the unity government on Thursday extended the transitional period by two years.

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel feels there is huge responsibility on captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid to get the right combination ahead of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November.

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) men's senior selection panel has recalled left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer in the 16-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India and the three-match fixture against New Zealand, while left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell and all-rounder Fabien Allen are not in the side for different reasons.

With a view to provide more opportunities for youth to become part of voters' list, Election Commission has made a provision of four chances in a year to enrol names in the list.

The Shia political blocs in the Iraqi parliament have nominated Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani for the post of Prime Minister, months after failing to form a government due to a political row.

Incumbent Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has officially announced his intent to seek re-election and named Walter Souza Braga Netto, the former Minister of Defense, as his running mate for Vice President.

Kenyan police announced they have heightened security ahead of the general elections slated for August 9.

Hamza Shehbaz, son of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was administered the oath of office on Saturday after he won an election to retain his seat as the Chief Minister of Punjab province.

Struggling side Melbourne Renegades have clinched the coveted first pick in the Big Bash League's (BBL) inaugural overseas player draft after being drawn first in a lottery conducted by Cricket Australia on Wednesday.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi officially resigned on Thursday after he failed to revive his coalition government, putting an end to his national unity government after 17 months in office.

Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the eighth President of Sri Lanka at the Parliament premises on Thursday.

Joint opposition candidate Margaret Alva filed her nomination on Tuesday for the Vice-Presidential candidate accompanied by other leaders from opposition parties. After filing her papers, she issued a statement, saying that she is not afraid of fight, and winning and losing is part of life.

A day after the presidential election, the ballot boxes boarded flights from different states on separate air tickets under the name 'Mr Ballot box'.

Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party has announced new national officers at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, to lead the party into the 2024 general election.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn-in as the interim President of the island nation on Friday.

Sri Lankan Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Friday officially announced the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Eight candidates have been nominated to enter the race to be the leader of the Conservative Party and replace outgoing Boris Johnson as the UK Prime Minister, the party's backbench 1922 Committee said.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday started distribution and dispatch of 'ballot box' and other poll related materials for the Presidential Election, which is going to be held on July 18.

The new UK Prime Minister replacing incumbent Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, said Graham Brady, Chairman of the Conservative Party's backbench 1922 Committee.

The Congress on Friday expressed condolence on the death of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated while delivering a speech at an election rally.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on Friday after he was shot while addressing an election rally in the city of Nara, according to state media.

French President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his Cabinet for the second time in six weeks, the Elysee announced.

Samsung Electronics has announced that the Samsung Gaming Hub is now rolling out to all of its 2022 smart TVs that is said to bring the best game streaming content and playing experiences with no additional hardware or downloads.

Newly-appointed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos swore in career diplomat Luis Enrique Manalo as the country's new Foreign Secretary on Friday.