October 22, 2025 – Page 5

‘Not selected because of surname’: Congress leader targets Gambhir on Sarfaraz Khan’s omission from India squad; BJP hits back | India News

Sarfaraz Khan and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed on Wednesday alleged religious bias by Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan for national team duties.“Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname! #justasking. We know where Gautam Gambhir stands on that matter,” Shama […]

India vs New Zealand Live Streaming, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Check IND-W vs NZ-W probable XIs, venue, time & more

The Indian team are in a do-or-die situation when they take on New Zealand women in a crucial ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash on October 23 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. With Australia, England and South Africa having qualified for the semifinals, one among India and New Zealand will take the […]

‘Activate your embassy in Kabul’: Taliban urges US to reopen mission; seeks trade, ties

Zabihullah Mujahid (File photo) The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, has reiterated its intention to maintain good relations with all countries, including the United States. The Taliban government also urged Washington to reopen its embassy in Kabul, according to a report by Tolo News. India Upgrades Technical Mission In Kabul To Full […]

Warner Bros rejects Paramount’s $60 billion buy offer; looking at alternatives: Report

Entertainment giant Warner Bros Discovery’s board has reportedly turned down a nearly $60 billion takeover offer from Paramount Skydance, a source told Reuters on Tuesday (local time). The company also announced that it will now look at other options for a possible sale.The board had rejected a mostly cash offer of around $24 per share […]

Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname? Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed accuses Gautam Gambhir of religious bias

Congress’ national spokesperson Shama Mohamed has accused Gautam Gambhir of religious bias, pointing fingers at the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan for senior national cricket team assignments. Sarfaraz last played for India during the home series against New Zealand and didn’t get a chance to play during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He wasn’t selected for […]

‘Ban superintelligence’: Calls grow over risks of AI; Harry, Meghan sign letter

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala (Image credits: AP) In an unusual coalition, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and prominent figures from the worlds of tech, politics, and entertainment have joined forces with conservative commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck. Their common […]

Bangladesh court detains army officers for landmark trial

Representative image (AI) A Bangladeshi court remanded in custody on Wednesday 15 high-ranking army officers on charges of enforced disappearances and atrocities committed during the 2024 uprising that toppled the government.It is first time that formal charges have been brought for enforced disappearances in Bangladesh, and the first time so many senior military officials have […]

Women’s World Cup: How India can qualify for the semifinals alongside Australia, England and South Africa | Cricket News

India women’s cricket team players celebrate during the match against England in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. (Getty Images) Three teams – Australia, England and South Africa – have secured their spots in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals, while India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka remain in contention for the final vacant […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Europe and Kyiv develop 12-Point peace plan to end conflict; Trump to oversee implementation

European nations are reportedly collaborating with Ukraine on a 12-point plan to end Russia’s war along existing front lines, rejecting Vladimir Putin’s renewed demands for Kyiv to cede territory in exchange for peace. A peace board chaired by US President Donald Trump would oversee the plan’s implementation, as per sources cited by Bloomberg. The proposal […]

White House diwali party: Donald Trump mispronounces names of Indian-Americans; calls Sergio Gor ‘nice and easy’ name

Donald Trump celebrating Diwali at White House (AP image) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended Diwali greetings to attendees at the White House. The celebrations were marked by his familiar struggle with pronouncing several Indian-American leaders’ names, adding to a long history of amusing mispronunciations.He initially struggled to pronounce ‘Diwali’ but later pronounced it […]