Leicester’s Diwali festival, once billed as the biggest outside India, will be a shadow of its former self this year. As a TOI report elucidated, the Labour-run city council has cancelled the fireworks, stage show and Diwali Village on public-safety grounds, leaving only street lanterns, 6,000 LED lights, a Ferris wheel and a single-night road […]
India began their preparations for the Asia Cup 2025 with their first training session on Friday, with head coach Gautam Gambhir delivering an inspiring message to the squad ahead of the continental showpiece in the UAE. The tournament begins on September 9, with India aiming to add another major title to their cabinet after last […]
Pakistani-origin Shabana Mahmood is now the UK Home Secretary. Shabana Mahmood calls Kashmir ‘India-occupied’, participated in a protest outside the Indian High Commission in London in 2019 against abrogation of Article 370, calling it ‘a betrayal of the people of Kashmir’. These are some of the controversial opinions from her that resurfaced now as the […]
Israel on Saturday struck another high-rise in Gaza City, the second in as many days, as its forces pressed deeper into the densely populated urban centre. Witnesses identified the building as the 15-storey Sussi Tower, with footage shared online showing the moment it collapsed in a cloud of smoke and dust.“A short while ago, the […]
Shreyas Iyer has been named captain for the India ‘A’ team for the two unofficial four-day games against Australia ‘A’ in Lucknow. | Photo Credit: PTI Left out of the Test scheme of things as well as the upcoming Asia Cup T20Is, Shreyas Iyer was on Saturday (September 6, 2025) entrusted with leading the India […]
Vijay Mallya (left), Nirav Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: A delegation from Britain’s crown prosecution service (CPS) recently inspected Tihar Jail in New Delhi, as part of India’s efforts to convince UK courts to clear the extradition of fugitives wanted on financial and criminal charges, reported news agency ANI.According to people familiar with the matter, […]
MAGA puts pressure on administration to stop H-1B, IT outsourcing to India. Amid the ongoing trade war between India and the US, President Trump is considering blocking IT outsourcing to India, claimed Trump aide and far-right activist Laura Loomer. “President Trump is now considering blocking US IT companies from outsourcing their work to Indian companies. […]
Dubai’s Metro Blue Line construction near Centrepoint Station has begun, causing traffic diversions, while two new marine stations open/Representative Image Dubai is advancing its vision of a smarter, more connected city with two major transport projects now underway: the construction of the Dh20.5-billion Dubai Metro Blue Line and the launch of two new marine stations […]
Pancreatic diseases, particularly pancreatic cancer, are often known for causing digestive issues, abdominal pain, and weight loss. However, many people are unaware that they can also cause visible changes to the skin. These cutaneous manifestations may appear before other symptoms, acting as early warning signs of underlying pancreatic problems. Recognising these signs can help in […]
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that Washington is holding “very deep” negotiations with Hamas and pressed the group to release all hostages being held in Gaza.“We are in very deep negotiation with Hamas,” Trump told reporters. The US President urged Hamas to release all Israeli hostages immediately, cautioning that failure to […]
