‘Take a flight to Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan’: Politician’s remark goes viral after Portugal parliament approves ban on burqa

‘Take a flight to Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan’: Politician’s remark goes viral after Portugal parliament approves ban on burqa

Far right Portugese leader André Ventura said if anyone wants to wear burqa in public, they will have to take a flight to Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan. Portugese politician and founder of far-right political party Chega, André Ventura, went viral for his comment as Portugal’s parliament approved a bill banning religious face veils in public….

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New Record! Captain Chamari Athapaththu creates history, becomes first Sri Lankan woman to… | Cricket News

New Record! Captain Chamari Athapaththu creates history, becomes first Sri Lankan woman to… | Cricket News

Chamari Athapaththu (PTI Photo) Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan woman cricketer to reach 4,000 ODI runs during her 46-run innings against Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup 2025.The match took place at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai where Athapaththu chose to bat first…

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Economic transformation: India emerging as ‘global hub for services exports’; poised to be world’s third-largest economy by 2027

Economic transformation: India emerging as ‘global hub for services exports’; poised to be world’s third-largest economy by 2027

India is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in services exports, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8 per cent over the past three decades, outpacing goods exports, which grew at 9.8 per cent, said National Stock Exchange (NSE) officials. According to news agency PTI, NSE chief economist Tirthankar Patnaik said, “India…

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Indian-origin scientist Dr Arathyram Ramachandra wins  million UK fellowship for battery-free medical implants |

Indian-origin scientist Dr Arathyram Ramachandra wins $3 million UK fellowship for battery-free medical implants |

Like Tony Stark’s Arc Reactor — the fictional, self-sustaining power source that fuels Iron Man’s suit — a real-life innovation is taking shape in a British lab. Kerala-born biomedical engineer Dr. Arathyram Ramachandra Kurup Sasikala is developing battery-free medical implants that generate electricity from the body’s own movement — a breakthrough that could one day…

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Springer in Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 6

Springer in Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 6

TORONTO – George Springer is back in the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup. Springer will bat leadoff as Toronto hosts the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday night. Seattle leads the best-of-seven series 3-2. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Springer was in good spirits on Saturday after…

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UK-India FTA: British firms see deal as a ‘game-changer’; ramp up expansion plans

UK-India FTA: British firms see deal as a ‘game-changer’; ramp up expansion plans

Several UK businesses are viewing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “game-changer”, accelerating expansion plans and prompting many firms without a presence in India to enter the market, according to a new report by Grant Thornton.The ‘International Business Report’ (IBR) found that 72 per cent of UK firms now consider India a key…

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‘Shame on you’: Navjot Singh Sidhu slams ‘BCCI should remove Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir’ post | Cricket News

‘Shame on you’: Navjot Singh Sidhu slams ‘BCCI should remove Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir’ post | Cricket News

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, and Ajit Agarkar, chairperson of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, talk during a practice session (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Social media platforms often circulate fake quotes attributed to celebrities. Former Indian cricket star Navjot Singh Sidhu recently faced a similar situation with a fabricated quote circulating online.The fake post appeared…

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IT sector outlook: Demand shows early stabilisation; AI productivity gains keep growth muted

IT sector outlook: Demand shows early stabilisation; AI productivity gains keep growth muted

India’s information technology (IT) services sector is showing tentative signs of demand stabilisation, even as visibility into calendar year 2026 remains uncertain, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.The report highlighted that major IT firms reported sequential revenue growth in the latest quarter, with the sector expanding 1.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter. “While there are early…

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Artillery blast over closed I-5 at marine corps anniversary damages vehicles, sparks backlash amid JD Vance’s visit | World News

Artillery blast over closed I-5 at marine corps anniversary damages vehicles, sparks backlash amid JD Vance’s visit | World News

Shrapnel from a prematurely detonated artillery round struck patrol vehicles during JD Vance’s Marine Corps event at Camp Pendleton/Image: X A major US Marine Corps anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton turned into a public safety and political controversy after a live artillery round exploded prematurely over a closed stretch of California’s Interstate 5. The blast…

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First player from Jammu & Kashmir to represent India, Parvez Rasool announces retirement from cricket | Cricket News

First player from Jammu & Kashmir to represent India, Parvez Rasool announces retirement from cricket | Cricket News

Parvez Rasool (TOI Photo) MUMBAI: Parvez Rasool, the first player from Jammu & Kashmir to represent India in international cricket and also the first from the region to feature in the IPL, on Saturday retired from all formats of the game.In an epic 17-year career, during which he played first-class cricket for 15 seasons (he…

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