The Shillong Times

CRISIS IN BANGLADESH CRICKET BOARD Dhaka, April 7: Days after Bangladesh Cricket Board reached out to BCCI requesting the revival of bilateral ties, former skipper and current president of BCB Aminul Islam Bulbul was on Tuesday removed by the countrys National Sports Council (NSC), which formed an ad-hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs till []

Dubai, April 7: Facing a looming US deadline, Irans president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the comment on X just ahead of US President Donald Trumps deadline to bomb power stations and bridges in Iran if it doesnt loosen []

ISTANBUL, April 7: Three gunmen opened fire on police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, triggering a gunfight that left one attacker dead and two others wounded and captured, Turkish officials said. Two police officers were also injured in the clashone in the leg and the other in the earbut []

JERUSALEM, April 7: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reaffirmed that his country is targeting the Iranian regime with increased intensity, asserting that its strikes are not aimed at Iranian civilians. Speaking amid the looming US-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Netanyahu emphasized that the Israeli offensive is focused on []

Dhaka, April 7: Bangladeshs former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was on Tuesday arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, according to media reports. Chaudhury was arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Polices Detective Branch (DB) in connection with a case filed at Lalbagh police station over incidents of violence and vandalism during the mass uprising, Prothom Alo []

DHAKA, April 7: Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations after an outbreak killed more than 100 children in less than a month. The campaign targets children aged 6 months to 5 years in 18 high-risk districts and will expand nationwide, supported by WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi. Over 900 cases have been confirmed among 7,500 suspected []

KYIV, April 7: Ukraine has proposed a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure with Russia over the upcoming Orthodox Easter holiday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. The offer, conveyed through the United States, would see Ukraine halt strikes if Russia reciprocates, though Zelenskyy expressed doubt Moscow would accept, citing Russias financial gains from higher oil []

KATHMANDU, April 7: Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel reshuffled the ranking of ministers in Prime Minister Balendra Shahs cabinet on Tuesday, following the PMs recommendation. Shah remains first, with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle second. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal rose to third, Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha to fourth, while Home Minister Sudan Gurung dropped to []

TURA: Sombar salo, Easter-ni salko gisik raani bak dake jinma chiringrango pinic-ko chani somoio Garo Hills-ni damgittam dingtang dingtang biaprango asel obostarang ongenba sakgni chadamberang chio sripe siaha aro gipin gari asel onge bilongbee saknaa manaha. Indake skanggipa asel onganio, bilsi 14-san ongkuenggipa Yowin Salchado M. Sangma, Sombar saljatchini bako Sella Wario roengmiting somoio chio []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has so far belonged to a fearless new generation of cricketers who have made an immediate impact with bat, ball and in the field. In just the first 11 []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal has admitted that returning to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 proved to be a turning point in his career, as it gave him clarity about the []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: Delhi Capitals have won their first two games without Mitchell Starc but bowling coach Munaf Patel wants his pace spearhead to link up with the squad at the earliest as there is no bigger bowler than []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS MATCH TODAY DELHI CAPITALS VS GUJARAT TITANS AT 7:30 PM UNSEASONAL RAIN IN DELHI COULD IMPACT THE CONTEST New Delhi, April 7: Delhi Capitals will be expecting runs from their KL Rahul-led top-order as they look to maintain their []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS Kolkata, April 7: Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an instinctive and attacking player, highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS Kolkata, April 7: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh up the order to ease the teams batting woes in the ongoing IPL 2026. The three-time champion KKR are yet to win []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 7: Meghalaya observed World Health Day on Tuesday under the theme Together for Health: Stand with Science, focusing on equitable access, early screening, and strengthening last-mile service delivery. At a programme held in the city, East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah emphasised the importance of annual health check-ups and []

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, April 7: From a barbers modest home in Tura to the remote borders of Mahendraganj, this years MBoSE SSLC toppers have shattered the myth that academic excellence is a luxury of the Shillong elite, proving that grit and digital self-learning are the new equalisers in Meghalayas education landscape. The merit list reveals []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 7: The Hynniewtrep Youths Council (HYC), West Khasi Hills district unit, along with its Mawshynrut Circle and Shallang Area Unit, on Tuesday urged the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to take action against non-tribals doing business at the Shallang market without valid trade licences. The delegation met KHADC Chief []

Jerusalem, April 7: Israels Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Tuesday severely condemned the terrorist attack on the Israeli Consulate in Turkeys Istanbul while vowing that terror will not deter them. The statement came after a gunfight erupted between three attackers and police personnel deployed outside the building housing the closed Israeli Consulate in Turkeys []

Washington, April 7: The United States warned Iran it can exact much, much greater pain if it fails to change course, with Vice President J D Vance saying, the ball is in the Iranians court. Speaking at a joint press conference with the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn in Budapest, Vance signalled that the confrontation []

Paris, April 6: Monaco picked up where it had left off before the international break, beating southern rival Marseille 2-1 in the French league as U.S. striker Folarin Balogun scored a superb goal to strengthen host Monacos push for a Champions League spot. The Principality side won a seventh straight Ligue 1 game on Sunday []

Chennai, April 6: Unbeaten in their last three games, Chennaiyin FC will be eyeing full points against debutants Inter Kashi in what will be the first ever meeting between the two teams in the Indian Super League here on Tuesday. Chennaiyin head into the clash on the back of a hard-fought draw against unbeaten FC []

Milan, April 6: Lautaro Martinez is back from injury, and Inter Milan is back looking like the Serie A leader again. Lautaro scored twice in his first action since February and Inter routed visiting Roma 5-2 on Sunday to end a four-match winless streak across all competitions. Lautaro scored in the second and 52nd minutes []

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 6: Shillong Lajong FC will look to continue their impressive run when they take on Dempo SC in a crucial Indian Football League fixture at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Tuesday. The match, scheduled for 6:30 PM, marks Lajongs fourth consecutive away outing, yet the side has shown []

Liverpool, April 6: Football at its very best. That was Arne Slots memory of Liverpools richly entertaining meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last season. OK, Liverpool ultimately went out, beaten at Anfield in a round-of-16 penalty shootout by the team that would go on to win the competition for the first time, []

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 6: A breathtaking unbeaten century from Kishan Lyngdoh powered Rangkynsai SC to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Rhinoland Cricket Academy in the Late P.A. Sangma Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, organised by the Shillong Cricket Association. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Rangkynsai SC did well to restrict []

TEHRAN, April 6: On Monday, Iran rejected the latest ceasefire proposal, stating it wants a permanent resolution to the ongoing conflict. Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour, head of the Iranian diplomatic mission in Cairo, told The Associated Press, We wont merely accept a ceasefire We only accept an end of the war with guarantees that we wont []

Israeli police inspect the damage to cars and an apartment building struck by an Iranian missile in Ramat Gan, Israel, on Monday. (PTI)

DUBAI, April 6: Airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States on Iran killed more than 25 people on Monday, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing war. Explosions echoed across Tehran, where low-flying jets and multiple strikes were reported. One airstrike hit near the Sharif University of Technology, causing damage to nearby facilities. []

ISLAMABAD, April 6: Tensions between Pakistan and India have intensified as senior leaders exchange sharp warnings ahead of the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack. Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a strong statement suggesting that any future conflict could extend deep into Indian territory, including areas beyond traditional military zones. His remarks signal a []

ULAANBAATAR, April 6: Indias Bantamweight dynamo Preeti Pawar downed Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aeji Im of Korea to book her place in the 54kg Elite Womens final at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 on Monday. Indian womens teams Priya and Arundhati Choudhary also joined Preeti in the title bouts, easing past their respective semifinal opponents []

GRANADA, April 6: Indian shooters will eye a strong start to the international rifle/pistol season as the mixed team events will kickstart the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup Granada at the Las Gabias Shooting Range in Granada, Spain, on Tuesday. The medals of the mixed team events in 10m Air Rifle and 10m Air Pistol will []

ST.LOUIS, April 6: Fresh from a brilliant week in Japan, Karandeep Kochhar is excited about getting to Mauritius for the IGPL Invitational 2026, hosted by Leander Paes, which is the start of the 3-leg Africa segment of the event. The Africa leg will feature events in Mauritius, South Africa and Congo besides one event in []

NINGBO (China), April 6: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Badminton Asia Championships due to the formers shoulder injury, even as in-form Lakshya Sen and seasoned PV Sindhu gear up to spearhead Indias challenge with an aim to end a long wait for a singles title in the continental showpiece. Satwik and []

BISHEK (Kyrgystan), April 6: The U-23 Asian Championships bronze medallist Lalit dominated Chinas Huoying Shi to enter the mens 55kg Greco Roman gold-medal match at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Monday. The 23-year-old Lalit outclassed Huoying Shi 11-3 in the semifinals. But Aman (77kg, Greco Roman) and former champion Sunil Kumar (87kg, []

PAPHOS (Cyprus), April 6: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will be desperate for an elusive win in his bid to stay afloat in the Candidates Tournament when he takes on Dutchman Anish Giri in the eighth round here on Tuesday. The 20-year-old from Chennai, who currently occupies the third spot with Giri after logging 3.5 points []

RESUBELPARA: Salpara Mini Stadium-o Inter-Club Cricket ko ongatangengon Sombar salo Bouncer dol aro Rival Flax ni gisepo league match ko kalanga. Ia susaanio Bouncer dol toss ame skang dokchenganiko dakanga jeon 1 gipa biapo dokenggipa Mohibul Haque 31(53) aro lower order batter (11 gipa biapo dokenggipa) Henri Sangma 31(34) score ko dol na bangbate score []

Watch the entire film before you judge, says Hrithik Roshan amid mixed reactions to Ramayanas VFX Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions to the first teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana, actor Hrithik Roshan addressed the debate surrounding the films VFX and visual style. The teaser received praise for its scale and music; however, []

Critically acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Alis upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to feature a song which will mark the collaboration of Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman and singer Diljit Dosanjh for a song penned by Irshad Kamil. The new track is titled Kya Kamaal Hai. The makers call this a song of hope amidst the []

Actress Soha Ali Khan has opened up on being hit by perimenopause suddenly. The actress also talked about the hormonal imbalances and shifts that happen in a womans body at that stage. Soha revealed she realised she had entered a new and challenging phase, when she learnt she could no longer have her regular coffee []

Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu walks the ramp during the Bombay Times Fashion Week 2026, in Mumbai on Saturday. (PTI)

Hollywood actress Halle Bailey is in her mom era, and is loving every bit of it. The You, Me & Tuscany star, 26, recently opened up about her journey to and through motherhood. She described the loving community that supports her as she raises 2-year-old son Halo, reports People magazine. She told People, I think []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Hyderabad, April 5: Mohammed Shami asked probing questions not only to Sunrisers Hyderabad batters but also to the national selection committee with an opening spell for ages while skipper Rishabh Pant upped his game when it mattered to headline Lucknow Super []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Match today Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 pm Bengaluru, April 5: Tim David, skipper Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal went ballistic with marauding knocks while bowlers maintained fine lines as Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Chennai Super Kings []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Kolkata, April 5: A beleaguered and increasingly rudderless Kolkata Knight Riders will need a strong turnaround to halt their poor start when they face an in-form Punjab Kings in their IPL clash here on Monday. The three-time champions may point to []

London, April 5: In a day that swung between shock and supremacy, Southampton FC stunned Arsenal FC with a dramatic late winner to book a place in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Chelsea FC dismantled Port Vale FC in a ruthless seven-goal demolition to join them in the last four. At St Marys, it was []

Madrid, April 5: Barcelona came from behind away from home to beat 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 and take a big step toward winning La Liga after Real Madrid lost at Mallorca. It was the first of three matches between the teams in 10 days. Barcelona and Atletico will meet twice more in the quarterfinals of []

Munich, April 5: Lennart Karl scored in the ninth minute of added time to complete a dramatic comeback 3-2 win for Bayern Munich over Freiburg and keep his team on track for the Bundesliga title. Freiburg was heading for an upset win at 2-0 up in the 81st minute before Bayerns young midfielders changed the []

Paris, April 5: Lens was overwhelmed by northern rival Lille 3-0 and lost ground in the Ligue 1 title race after the Derby du Nord was briefly interrupted because of discriminatory chanting on Saturday. A day after Paris Saint-Germain increased its lead to four points by beating Toulouse 3-1, Lens endured an off night. PSG []

Pathum Thani, April 5: India suffered a crushing 0-5 defeat at the hands of Australia in the AFC U20 Womens Asian Cup 2026 at the Pathum Thani Stadium here on Sunday. Skye Halmaricks (38, 39, 48) hat-trick put Australia in a commanding position, before Danella Brutus (54) and Daisy Brown (90+4) added two more for []