IBM CEO's AI Warning Tanks Stock but Boosts Cybersecurity Firms

ICC revamps ODI and T20 World Cup formats with expanded teams and new stages

The International Cricket Council has approved major format overhauls for its flagship men's cricket tournaments. The ODI World Cup will now follow a three-stage structure before knockout rounds, introducing Super Series and Super 7 phases. The T20 World Cup will be expanded to accommodate twenty teams, adding a new Super 10 stage to the competition. Additionally, the ICC has greenlit a fresh qualification pathway specifically for the 2028 T20 World Cup. These changes signal a significant restructuring of how global cricket tournaments will be conducted in the coming years.

India deploys amphibious combat boats to bolster presence at disputed Sir Creek

India and Pakistan have a long-standing territorial dispute over the Sir Creek estuary, with Pakistan claiming the entire waterway and India asserting the midpoint as the boundary. To reinforce its position, India is introducing new amphibious combat boats for patrols in the sensitive region. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently made an official visit to the area, underscoring its strategic importance. The disputed zone sees frequent tensions, with both countries regularly detaining fishermen accused of crossing the contested boundary.

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Vijay's Jana Nayagan Gets CBFC 'A' Certificate, Set for July 23 Release

Actor Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan is scheduled to hit theaters on July 23 after receiving an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. The announcement was made by the film's producers following a period of uncertainty around its release. The project had previously encountered setbacks due to censorship hurdles and an online leak of the content. In the film, Vijay portrays a people's leader and former police officer.