Virat Kohli-led India will take on New Zealand in the 18th match of Cricket World Cup 2019 but the weather forecast at the venue is not looking good as there are slim chances of getting a full a game today in Nottingham.

World Cup: Weather report of Nottingham for India vs New Zealand match

India has slipped by four points in an annual global index on peacefulness this year, finishing at 141 among 163 countries, while Iceland remained at the top position, according to a report by an international think tank.

India slips to 141 in annual Global Peace Index; Iceland retains top spot

A final decision on Shikhar Dhawan's availability at the ongoing World Cup will be taken only after 10 to 12 days as he is too "precious" to be ruled out just yet, India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar said Wednesday.

Final call on 'precious' Shikhar Dhawan only after 10-12 days: Sanjay Bangar

Heavy rain threatens to play spoilsport when India face New Zealand in their next World Cup game at Trent Bridge on Thursday. However, as per weather forecast, the rain is likely to subside by lunchtime on Thursday which means at least a curtailed game remains a possibility.

World Cup: Heavy rain forecast ahead of India vs New Zealand match

Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping as "good friends", China on Monday hoped that the two leaders would discuss their respective trade frictions with the US and reach a consensus on opposing trade protectionism during their "very important" meeting this week on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek.

On sidelines of SCO summit, Xi and Modi may discuss US trade protectionism in Bishkek: China

Disallow offenders to use investment schemes for citizenship: India at G20 In a strong message to countries that provide citizenship to fugitive economic offenders through investment-based schemes, India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for the need to deal with such practices.

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India is the fourth-ranked destination for London technology companies looking to expand outside of the UK over the past 10 years, behind Australia, Germany and the US, according to official data released on June 10.

India among top destinations for London tech firms: Report

India and Australia will clash in the standout game of the World Cup so far, with Virat Kohli's men looking to beat Aaron Finch-led Australia. One of World Cup's most talked about rivalries resumes on Sunday at The Oval in London.

World Cup: Head-to-head records between India and Australia

Australian team's practice session came to a temporary halt after a net bowler of Indian origin was hit on the head by a cracking drive from David Warner on the eve of their World Cup game against India.

World Cup: Net bowler hospitalised after getting hit on head by David Warner's shot during practice

Australia assistant coach Ricky Ponting is impressed with all-rounder Marcus Stoinis' ability to bowl overs at the death and expressed his confidence that the all-rounder can have a big impact on this World Cup.

World Cup: Ricky Ponting says Marcus Stoinis is 'best outfielder' in Australia squad

The Maldives will be conferring PM Modi with its highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries - the Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen (Order of Nishanizzuddeen) - Maldivian President's house has announced.

Maldives to honour PM Modi with highest award offered to foreign dignitaries

Key battles in India vs Australia Cricket World Cup clash

Air Commodore Kaiser Tufail, a retired Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officer and former director air operations at PAF Headquarters is not unknown in Indian military circles.

India needs to think more strategically about information as a system to win standoffs

#DhoniKeepTheGlove: Support pouring in from all and sundry

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should stand with MS Dhoni on the gloves controversy as it has nothing to do with politics.

BCCI should stand with MS Dhoni, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on glove row

No clear favourite has emerged to win the World Cup this year because the first few games have shown that all 10 teams are capable of beating each other at the tournament, former Australia skipper Allan Border has said.

Virat Kohli-led India are tough hurdle for Australia at World Cup: Allan Border

During India's opening World Cup game against South Africa in Southampton, Dhoni's green keeping gloves had a dagger logo embossed, which looked like an Army insignia.

#DhoniKeepTheGlove: Twitter welcomes Indian cricket board's stand on Dhoni glove row

South Africa are refusing to admit that their World Cup race is all but over with all-rounder Chris Morris telling fans to stick with the team despite the third loss inside a week.

Chris Morris urges fans to back South Africa after third loss at World Cup

India on Thursday rejected Donald Trump' statement on India's pollution and cleanliness and said US President's remark exposed his ''ignorance''. “China, India, Russia, many other nations, they have not very good air, not very good water in the sense of pollution and cleanliness,” Trump had said in an interview to UK television channel.

India rejects Trump's 'ignorant' remarks on pollution, cleanliness 

Major takeaways from first week of the Cricket World Cup 2019

India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who bowled an impeccable spell during India's opening match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, revealed that the wicket of South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was his favourite.

World Cup: Yuzvendra Chahal terms Faf du Plessis' wicket as 'favourite'

Ahead of India opening match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, India batsman Yusuf Pathan has expressed his confidence in the team, saying that team's performance in the last many years has been really good and players are in good form.

World Cup: Yusuf Pathan confident of India doing well ahead of opener with South Africa

Donald Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action Trump told British television station ITV that Iran is a place that was extremely hostile when he first came into office.

Pakistan Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood arrived in New Delhi on a three-day private visit on Tuesday night, diplomatic sources said. On Wednesday, he offered Eid prayers at historic Jama Masjid in New Delhi.

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood offers Eid prayers at Jama Masjid

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World Cup: Weather report of Nottingham for India vs New Zealand match

India slips to 141 in annual Global Peace Index; Iceland retains top spot

Final call on 'precious' Shikhar Dhawan only after 10-12 days: Sanjay Bangar

World Cup: Heavy rain forecast ahead of India vs New Zealand match

On sidelines of SCO summit, Xi and Modi may discuss US trade protectionism in Bishkek: China

News brief: Big stories of the day

India among top destinations for London tech firms: Report

World Cup: Head-to-head records between India and Australia

World Cup: Net bowler hospitalised after getting hit on head by David Warner's shot during practice

World Cup: Ricky Ponting says Marcus Stoinis is 'best outfielder' in Australia squad

Maldives to honour PM Modi with highest award offered to foreign dignitaries

Key battles in India vs Australia Cricket World Cup clash

India needs to think more strategically about information as a system to win standoffs

#DhoniKeepTheGlove: Support pouring in from all and sundry

BCCI should stand with MS Dhoni, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on glove row

Virat Kohli-led India are tough hurdle for Australia at World Cup: Allan Border

#DhoniKeepTheGlove: Twitter welcomes Indian cricket board's stand on Dhoni glove row

Chris Morris urges fans to back South Africa after third loss at World Cup

India rejects Trump's 'ignorant' remarks on pollution, cleanliness

Major takeaways from first week of the Cricket World Cup 2019

World Cup: Yuzvendra Chahal terms Faf du Plessis' wicket as 'favourite'

World Cup: Yusuf Pathan confident of India doing well ahead of opener with South Africa

News brief: Big stories of the day

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood offers Eid prayers at Jama Masjid