Handshake Gate: PCB wants Pycroft removed; Will India receive trophy from Naqvi if they win final?

Dubai, Sep 15 (PTI) The Indian players’ refusal to exchange handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts after an Asia Cup clash here snowballed into a major controversy on Monday as an irate PCB sought the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, holding him responsible for the fiasco that has stirred fresh tensions between the two arch-rivals. […]

Three French women accused of IS links go on trial

Three French women including a niece of notorious jihadist propagandists went on trial on Monday, accused of travelling to the Middle East to join the Islamic State group and taking their eight children with them.One of the women is Jennyfer Clain, a 34-year-old niece of Jean-Michel and Fabien Clain, who claimed responsibility on behalf of […]

UK defence academy to ban Israelis over Gaza war: UK media

Israelis will be barred from enrolling at a prestigious government-run defence studies institute in London over the war in Gaza, UK media reported Monday.The Royal College of Defence Studies, which is overseen by the defence ministry, will bar Israeli students from next year, according to The Times and Telegraph newspapers.The post-graduate college part of the […]

Abu Dhabi court sentences eight in online child sexual exploitation case | World News

Eight individuals in Abu Dhabi were jailed for luring minors online and sharing explicit child content/Representative Image Eight individuals have been sentenced to prison in Abu Dhabi after being convicted of online child sexual exploitation. The group lured minors through gaming and social media platforms, possessed and distributed indecent content, and used digital tools to […]

Pakistan demands ‘immediate removal’ of IND vs PAK match referee from Asia Cup 2025; here’s why

On September 15, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) demanded the immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup 2025. The PCB alleged that he had violated the ICC code of conduct. After the IND vs PAK match, the Indian players did not shake hands with the Pakistan team. Pycroft did not take […]

India can win the womens World Cup provided they handle pressure, says Sulakshana Naik

Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) The Indian women’s team is more than capable of winning the World Cup at home provided it handles the pressure, former wicketkeeper-batter Sulakshana Naik said on Monday. India, who have never won the ODI World Cup in any of its previous 12 editions, will co-host the eight-team tournament with Sri Lanka […]

Manushi Chhillar ventures into healthcare with SOMA Wellness in Mumbai : Bollywood News

Miss World and actor Manushi Chhillar has announced her foray into healthcare entrepreneurship with the launch of SOMA Wellness, a pioneering regenerative medicine and wellness center in Mumbai. She co-founded the venture alongside her father and esteemed physician Dr. Mitra Basu Chhillar, who serves as the clinic’s Medical Director. Manushi Chhillar ventures into healthcare with […]

TikTok ban looms in US: Treasury secretary Scott Bessent claims deal ‘very close’; Donald Trump says it’s ‘up to China’

The US and China are nearing an agreement regarding their TikTok dispute, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s statement on Monday during renewed trade discussions in Madrid.“On the TikTok deal itself, we’re very close to resolving the issue,” Bessent said while talking to journalists as he arrived at Spain’s foreign ministry for day two […]

Shraddha Kapoor to headline Laxman Utekar’s next historical drama rooted in Maharashtrian culture: Report : Bollywood News

Shraddha Kapoor continues to enjoy a massive fan following despite not appearing in films back-to-back. The actress was last seen in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023), followed by Stree 2 in 2024, where her screen time was comparatively shorter than in the first installment. But fans need not worry, Shraddha is reportedly gearing up for […]