The Shillong Times

New Delhi, Feb 21: The International Cricket Councils existing commercial model that distributes majority of the revenue to the Test playing nations is counter-productive for associate members like the Netherlands, its board member Rashid Shah told PTI. Roughly 40 per cent of ICCs revenue, an estimated USD 231 million per year, will go to India []

Jamshedpur, Feb 21: A late strike from super-sub Vincy Barretto helped Jamshedpur FC edge past Punjab FC 1-0 in the Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday, giving the Men of Steel their second consecutive home win of the season. In front of a vibrant crowd at the Furnace, Jamshedpur FC []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 21: Meghalayas Sanfida Nongrum has been named in Indias 26-member squad that will take part in AFC Womens Asian Cup 2026 in Australia next month. Sanfida was part of the Indian team that travelled to Turkey in January for several closed-door friendlies against club sides and before heading to Australia []

Brest, Feb 21: Habib Beyes reign as Marseille coach got off to a losing start as Ligue 1s top goal-scorer Mason Greenwood missed a penalty in Brests 2-0 win. Beye replaced Roberto De Zerbi last week after a miserable run that saw Marseille exit the Champions League and lose to archrival Paris Saint-Germain 5-0. But []

Bengaluru, Feb 21: In another double-header early in the season, Bengaluru FC will host NorthEast United FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, while Kerala Blasters FC welcome Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 on Sunday. Bengaluru FC head into the fixture on []

Miami, Feb 21: Less than three months removed from its first MLS Cup championship, Lionel Messis Inter Miami shows no signs of a letdown. The Herons have assembled one of the strongest rosters in Major League Soccer history heading into a season that begins this weekend and bookends around the biggest event of them all, []

Entrepreneur and filmmaker Aryan Khan, actor Mrunal Thakur and Ishaan Khatter during the 75th Navbharat Times Utsav Awards, in Mumbai, on Friday. (PTI)

A special South Asian celebration in London highlighted Indian and South Asian films ahead of the 2026 BAFTA Awards. The Manipuri comedy-drama Boong, produced by Farhan Akhtars Excel Entertainment and directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi, is nominated for Best Childrens & Family Film. Indian-American director Geeta Gandbhirs true-crime documentary The Perfect Neighbour is shortlisted for []

The Mumbai Crime Branch has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for reportedly threatening Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and demanding Rs 20 crore. Security around the actor has been tightened as the Anti-Extortion Cell probes the case. An FIR was registered after police verified a voice note []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Police-ni Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), February 20 tariko Shillong Bypass, ISBT Shillong sepangoniko gram 22.14-ni herion-ko manaha. ANTF-ni team Wanbor Kharpran minggipa mande Shillong bypass gita heroin-ko rabaenga ine srik kobor mansoe, amsandianiko dakangahaon Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) Shillong sepango drug badingsrukgipako rimna manaha. Amsandiako dakangaon Maruti 800 gari registration numer ML-05-K-7414-ko []

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Tura, Nokma Council-o, Grassroot Organization H.Q. Shillong-ni gita skanggipa changna Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bidingo Sonibar salo salsana workshop-ko ongataha. Program-o, Meghalaya Arts and Cultural-ni gitcham Director C.T. Sangma (Meghalaya Civil Service Officer) mongsonggipa sokgipa onge bakko raangan baksana Grassroot Organisation, Shillong-ni Kennyson Lyngdoh, Tura-ni Advocate Disem D. Shira, Monitoring Committee []

TURA: West Garo Hills, District Administration Tura jillani ningo donggipa Local Development Committee (LADC)-rangna apalchini rebae rika choani kamrangko kaenggiparangna dongimin niamrangko name dake jarikchina agan-skie onchina geetaniko onaha. Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal, LADC-rangko gittimtangtango tomaniko ongate awareness program-rangko ongate daororo ongenggipa obostarangni bidingo chadamberangna uiate onchina geetangaha. Iandake private ba sorkarini kamrang- jedake nok []

TURA: Sonibar salo Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati, Tura-oni HVPM-o chusokbae Garo Hills ni dingtang dingtang bakrango kalsusaani bidingo dangdike onenggiparang Government Girls Higher Secondary School Tura-o Physical Education ba been bimangni anseng-baljokanina, namgipa bewalrangko bangbea kalsusaanirango changa-sapaniko skie rae kalsusaani abao Physical Education Teacher, Sports coach, Fitness Trainer, Gym Instructor, Physiotherapist, Yoga Instructor, Sports []

Nongjrong Viewpoint to be closed to visitors on Sundays; Saturday night stays to be prohibited, reiterates Dorbar By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The Dorbar Shnong of Nongjrong on Saturday reiterated that the Nongjrong Viewpoint will remain closed to visitors every Sunday, while prohibition on Saturday night stays in the village will be enforced. The []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: Former Tura MP Agatha K Sangma was conferred the Distinguished Public Leadership Award Governance & Inclusive National Development at the TOI National CSR Summit 2026, organised by the Times Foundation at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The honour was formally presented by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, who presided over []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla was felicitated at the 48th Annual International Conference on Astrology and Oriental Heritage for his notable academic contributions and commitment to advancing traditional knowledge systems. According to a statement here, the recognition drew applause from a distinguished audience at Kolkatas Mahajati Sadan []

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 21: The United Hyniewtrep Movement (UHM), West Jaitia Hills, on Thursday submitted a written complaint to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner regarding the alleged illegal trade of cows and buffaloes originating from Assam and passing through Muktor, Barato, Raliang, Phramer, Khanduli, Namdong and Nartiang to Bangladesh. The organisation expressed []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The state government has nominated Octomewot Lamin as a member of the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC). The nomination was made on the advice of the JHADC, in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 6 of the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Meghalaya Police seized 22.14 grams of suspected heroin during a naka operation near ISBT Shillong on the Shillong Bypass Road on February 20, 2026. Acting on credible source input, the ANTF team received information that one Wanbor Kharpran would be arriving at []

By Marbareen Khonglam Every year, Mother Language Day is celebrated across the world to honor the languages that shape our identity and connect us to our roots. Language is more than communication. It carries our traditions, memories, emotions, and history. It is the first language we hear at home the one that makes us []

Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking more wont help protect your brain any further. A major study tracked 131,821 American nurses and health professionals for up to 43 years, starting when they were in their early 40s. During []

Aizawl, Feb 21: Assam Rifles have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 11.85 crore by arresting four drug peddlers, including three Myanmar nationals, in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of banned methamphetamine tablets, Assam Rifles launched an operation on []

Washington, Feb 21: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the Trump administration will continue to execute the Presidents trade agenda despite the Supreme Courts ruling limiting the use of emergency tariff powers, stressing that alternative legal tools are already being deployed. Speaking to Fox News, Greer said the administrations approach remains intact even if []

Kolkata, Feb 21: Different associations of West Bengal government employees, barring the one affiliated with the ruling Trinamool Congress, are set to launch a two-pronged offensive against the state government ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections later this year over the issue of payment of dearness allowance (DA) at par with Central government employees and []

Global pop icon Shakira is set to perform in India after 19 years, with concerts in Mumbai on April 10 and Delhi on April 15. This marks the first time her shows in India will span two cities, with tickets exclusively managed by District by Zomato. Shakira last performed in Mumbai in 2007 during her []

Washington, Feb 20: In a major setback to President Donald Trumps economic agenda, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he lacked authority under a 1977 emergency law to impose broad import levies on Americas trading partners across the world, including India. The ruling marks a rare []

Dhaka, Feb 20: As many as 43 Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held in Bangladesh last week face murder charges under Section 302, the local media reported citing data released by a leading civic organisation of the country. According to Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik, also known as Shujan, 42 MPs []

Caracas, Feb 20: Venezuelas acting president Delcy Rodrguez on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government has held hundreds of people in prison for political motivations. The approval marks a reversal for authorities in the South American []

New Delhi, Feb 20: When parliamentary election is held in Nepal on March 5, all eyes and ears would be turned to the Jhapa-5 constituency where former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is pitted against an engineer-rapper-politician, Balendra Shah, also known as Balen. In earlier elections, Oli would travel extensively, addressing mass rallies around the []

London, Feb 20: The UK police investigating allegations of misconduct in public office against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles IIIs younger brother, continue to carry out searches at his former home of Royal Lodge on the Windsor Castle estate on Friday. Andrew, who was arrested in a dramatic swoop on his 66th birthday on Thursday morning, []

United Nations, Feb 20: Iran will respond decisively and proportionately to any military aggression, exercising its right to self-defence under the UN Charter, its UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said in a letter to the secretary-general and the president of the Security Council. Citing US President Donald Trumps recent remarks on Diego Garcia, Iravani wrote: []

Dubai, Feb 20: Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising proliferation concerns as an atomic standoff between Iran and America continues. US Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden both tried to reach []

BHOPAL, Feb 20: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Centre to clarify the status of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) after its counsel informed that the federations license has been cancelled. Hearing a series of petitions filed by shooters, including Ibrahim Javed Khan, seeking the release of cartridges for practice for []

Germanys Leonie Bachl-Staudinger (20) competes during the womens ski cross qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno Italy on Friday. (PTI)

Last year, Norwegian-US tech company 1X announced a strange new product: the worlds first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to transform life at home. Standing 168 centimetres tall and weighing in at 30 kilograms, the USD 20,000 Neo bot promises to automate common household chores such as folding laundry and loading the dishwasher. Neo has a []

SHILLONG: Shillong-ni Lok Sabha MP aro Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ni general secretary Dr Ricky AJ Syngkon, Bristibar attamo tanggitik saaniko mane agilsakko watangani jaman Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)-ba uni nokdangna aro pilak kasagiminrangna kalimpaaniko parakataha. Sianggipa Dr Syngkon-ni nokdangna mande rapilskaaniko aro bakrimaniko mesokna gita Sukrobar salo, MPCC-ni president Vincent H Pala, []

Uni janggi tanganina mittel mitchutoka SHILLONG: Reanggipa Bristibar attamo, Shillong-ni Lok Sabha MP Dr Ricky AJ Syngkon, tanggitik gaakgrope siangani jaman, dingtang dingtang biaprangoni banga dilgiparangan kalimpaanirangko parakatenba, uni namgipa gun aro bewalrangna mittelpilangtokaha. Dr Syngkon-ni sianina United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni dilgipa aro West Shillong-ni MLA Paul Lyngdoh-ba kalimpaaniko parakatengon, Adokni saksa depante daalo anchingko []

NEW DELHI: Meghalaya adokko manchape asongni dam 22 adokrango, April jaonin Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko abachengna manna gita iano nangchakegipa pilak kamrangkon matchotatchina Election Commission, geetaniko onangaha. Iani bidingo Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, []

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester, Feb 19: Arsenals Premier League title charge suffered another damaging blow as Mikel Artetas side squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with bottom-placed Wolves, a result that has swung momentum firmly towards Manchester City in the championship race. Cruising at 2-0 midway through the second half at Molineux, Arsenal appeared []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 19: Laitkynsew Mission Club and Mawphlang CC registered convincing wins on Day 2 of the 5th East Khasi Hills District League T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, producing two competitive contests. In Match 3, Laitkynsew Mission Club defeated Seng Samla Mawlong Mawriang (SSM Mawriang) by 28 runs after a commanding all-round display []

Mumbai, Feb 19: Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League season on a winning note, edging past Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Thursday. A tightly-contested encounter was decided by an own goal in the 48th minute by Pritam Kotal as the Islanders secured all three points. Neither team could []

Kolkata, Feb 19: With both teams aiming to register their first win of the campaign, Mohammedan Sporting Club will host FC Goa in the first fixture of Match Week 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday. Mohammedan Sporting went down 0-1 to Jamshedpur FC in []

Copenhagen, Feb 19: Sepp Piontek, the German coach who led the exciting Denmark team in the 1980s, has died, the Danish soccer federation said on Thursday. He was 85. Piontek took a team popularly known as Danish Dynamite with star talents Michael Laudrup, Preben Elkjaer and Jesper Olsen to its first World Cup in 1986, []

London, Feb 19: Pakistan cricketers could miss out on contracts with franchises owned by teams from the Indian Premier League in the upcoming season of The Hundred, with reports suggesting that these teams have chosen not to consider them for next months player auction. The upcoming season of The Hundred, scheduled from July 21 to []

Champions League Milan, Feb 19: Norwegian minnows Bod/Glimt continued their fairytale run in the UEFA Champions League with a stunning 3-1 victory over last seasons runners-up Inter Milan in the playoff first leg on Wednesday. The result gives the Scandinavian side a crucial two-goal cushion heading into next weeks return leg in Italy and further []

Marseille, Feb 19: Marseille is looking to reignite its season with a new coach on board. The nine-time French champion appointed Habib Beye to replace Roberto De Zerbi following a bad patch of form that saw the club exit the Champions League and drop 12 points behind Ligue 1 leader Lens. Beye, a former Senegal []

New Delhi, Feb 19: The Ranji Trophy 2025/26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be staged at the KSCA Cricket Stadium in Hubballi from February 24, said the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday. Previously, a JKCA official told IANS that the final was likely to be held in Hubballi. Taking into []

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held on suspicion of misconduct in public office LONDON, Feb 19: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection []

In Australia, around 16 per cent of major road accidents (such as multi-vehicle crashes and pedestrian collisions) involve distracted driving. Distracted driving happens when people shift their attention from the primary task of driving to a secondary task such as using a mobile phone or eating. We recently examined the specific effects of different distraction []

Age could be a dominant factor in influencing antibody production in response to a virus for a given virus, certain antibodies increase with age while others decrease, depending on which part of the virus is targeted, researchers have found. The team, including researchers from Institut Pasteur at Frances National Centre for Scientific Research, have []