US boards second tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean

The US accuses the Veronica III of violating a "quarantine" on oil shipments from Venezuela.

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Ind vs Pak ICC Revenue Comparison: BCCI Gets Rs 2,079 Crore, PCB Nowhere Close

The matches between India and Pakistan are undeniably the most lucrative in world cricket. The encounters between the two Asian rivals is the most profitable event for the International Cricket Council (ICC), with the commercial value of a game estimated to be around Rs 1,800 crore and Rs 2,200 crore (USD 200-250 million). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) inevitably end up as the biggest benefactors, with India generating more than 70 per cent of cricket's global revenue. As such, the BCCI also enjoys the largest share in the ICC's annual revenue share.

In the ICC's ongoing four-year cycle, BCCI are set to earn nearly 40 per cent of the global body's revenue share between the years 2024 and 2027.

BCCI have a 38.50 per cent share of ICC's 2024-27 revenue, which is more than England, Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Bangladesh combined.

This equates to the BCCI getting approximately Rs 2,079 crore from the ICC's revenue.

On the other hand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s share of the ICC revenue is 5.75 per cent, meaning they earn around Rs 310 crore.

However, given the magnitude, interest and revenue generated by an India-Pakistan clash, both teams are set to benefit from a financial standpoint.

When it comes to the on-field record, India boast a significant head-to-head advantage over Pakistan in recent history. Pakistan last won a T20I against India over three years ago.

In T20I cricket, India boast a staggering advantage, having won 13 out of 16 matches till date.

India overcame a tricky phase to defeat Pakistan in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup in 2024. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show, picking up three wickets and conceding just 14 runs as India defended a total of 119.

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'One of worst decisions I've ever seen' - Rooney on Digne handball

Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer believe referees are "petrified" of making decisions without the "safety net of VAR", after the officials award a free-kick instead of a penalty despite Aston Villa's Lucas Digne handling the ball in the box.

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Tonali inspires Newcastle to win over Villa in controversial tie

Sandro Tonali scores twice as Newcastle United overcome multiple controversial refereeing decisions to knock 10-man Aston Villa out of the FA Cup.

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'Intense, aggressive, entertaining' - what will Tudor bring to Spurs ?

After Igor Tudor agrees to take charge of Tottenham for the remainder of the season, BBC Sport takes a look at what supporters can expect to see from his side.

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After Wife's Miscarriage, Man Beheads Neighbours To 'Please Angry Deity'

A 21-year-old man allegedly beheaded two of his neighbours with a sharp weapon during a religious ritual in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district early Thursday morning. Two others who tried to intervene were also brutally attacked and remain in critical condition.

The incident took place between 4 am and 5 am in Atarwa village. According to the police, the accused, Chhatrapati Singh, had invited his neighbours, Phool Kumari Singh (50) and Kemla Singh (65), to his home for a puja. However, shortly after they arrived, Singh allegedly attacked them in his courtyard.

Two other villagers, Sumitra Singh and Rambhajan Singh, rushed to the house after hearing screams but were also attacked. Both are currently being treated at a local hospital.

Initial investigations suggest the killings may be linked to 'black magic'. Police found that the accused's wife had recently suffered a miscarriage, leading Singh to believe that a deity was "angry" and required a ritual sacrifice to be appeased.

Days before the attack, Singh had built a mud platform outside his house and told neighbours he would be performing a special puja on Thursday morning. Investigators recovered ritual materials, including a coconut, from the crime scene.

Sub-Divisional Police Officer Gayatri Tiwari said that the bodies have been sent for post-mortem.

"Witchcraft and superstition are suspected in this case. Our forensic (FSL) team is on-site examining the evidence. A coconut and other puja materials were recovered," Tiwari said. "The accused and the victims belong to the same community and are believed to be distant relatives."

Chhatrapati Singh is currently in police custody. Investigators are trying to determine if the attack was premeditated or if the accused was suffering from a delusional episode fueled by his beliefs.

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Choi, 17, denies Kim historic third halfpipe gold

Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold.

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