February 20, 2025 11:12 AM

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US Defense Secretary orders $50 billion budget cut to fund Trump’s priorities

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify 50 billion dollars in programmes that could be cut next year. This is aimed at redirecting the savings to fund President Donald Trump's priorities. In a statement yesterday, Robert Salesses, Deputy Secretary of Defence,...

February 20, 2025 11:06 AM

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WPL 2025: Delhi capitals defeat UP Warriorz by 7 wickets in thrilling chase

In the Women's Premier League (WPL) Cricket, Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by seven wickets at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara last night. Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to bowl. UP Warriorz rode on opener Kiran Navgire's quick-fire half-century to post 166 for seven in 20 overs. &nbs...

February 20, 2025 11:19 AM

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Sri Lanka Election Commission agrees to hold long-delayed local govt polls soon

The Sri Lankan Election Commission has agreed to hold the long-delayed Local Government elections at the earliest possible date. General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) Tilvin Silva informed the media yesterday after meeting election officials, that some political parties, previously...