The ICC took the decision after assessing several criteria at the venues which include an indoor area large enough to allow a player to bowl off his or her normal full run-up.

Three oils on canvas by pioneering Indian abstract artist Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde, who in 1964 based himself in New York, are being offered for auction by Christie's and Bonham's.

Public sector banks, according to an official release, will organise more than 60,000 camps in rural and urban areas on the launch day.

The 65,000-tonne HMS Queen Elizabeth is one of two carriers being built to overhaul Britain's naval capabilities.

Sivakasi, known for its cracker and match sticks factories has witnessed several such fatal incidents in the past too.

Uddhav Thackeray said, "So far only India has taken initiative of forgetting the past and starting afresh. Hence, it is difficult to trust Pakistan."

VHP leader Praveen Togadia created another controversy by allegedly saying that Muslims should be driven out of Hindu areas.

Voting for the 32-member Sikkim Assembly is also taking place simultaneously on Saturday.

BJP candidate from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat Smriti Irani on Monday attacked Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for the lack of development in the constituency, saying he has betrayed people after promising them progress.

Wayne Rooney has also been ruled out of Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle United.

Pistorius was about 2.2 meters (7 feet) away from the door when he shot, Mangena said.

Pak Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan insisted the operation was not aimed against any party.

Injury-plagued Bale will miss Real Madrid's trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday because of a slight calf strain.

Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday named three candidates for the February 7 Rajya Sabha elections in the state.

After winning the first game 21-16, Srikanth lost the next two 19-21, 13-21 to give the Chinese shuttler victory in Lucknow.