• Monday, March 10, 2025

England cricket board announces 2023 men’s & women’s Ashes schedule

The bugle for one of cricket's most captivating contests was sounded on Wednesday (21) when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) unveiled the schedule for the men's and women's Ashes to be played next summer. The men's Ashes will kick off on June 16 with the opening Test match…

Man arrested after protest outside Hindu temple in Birmingham

A “minor disorder” during a protest outside a Hindu temple in the city of Birmingham involving fireworks targeted at police officers has resulted in a man's arrest and stop and search powers being deployed, UK police said on Wednesday (21). Videos of Tuesday's (20) protest outside Durga Bhawan temple on…

India’s HDFC Bank inks multi-year data, technology pact with Refinitiv

HDFC Bank on Wednesday (21) signed a multi-year data and technology agreement with Refinitiv, a London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) business, as the Mumbai-based lender looks to reach more customers and cut costs. HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, will get comprehensive access to Refinitiv's data and products under…

Weeks after tycoon Cyrus Mistry’s death in car crash, India…

India's road transport ministry has issued draft rules to make it mandatory for car makers to install alarm system for rear seat belts. The last date for public comments on draft rules is October 5, according to the notification. India has been considering enforcing the use of rear seatbelts after…

Indian agency arrests ABG Shipyard founder Rishi Agarwal in £2.5b…

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the founder-chairman of ABG Shipyard Limited, Rishi Kamlesh Agarwal, on Wednesday (21), in connection with an alleged bank fraud of more than Rs 22,842 crore (£2.5 billion), officials said. The investigative agency had booked Agarwal, a former chairman of the company, and others for…

MotoGP commits long-term plan to India; first race likely in…

In a massive boost for motor sport in the country, the MotoGP organisers on Wednesday (21) announced that the biggest two-wheel racing event could come to India as early as next year. An MoU, which promises seven races in as many years, was announced, but MotoGP organisers Dorna Sports and…

For Delhi’s women bus drivers, ‘celebrity’ status comes at a…

It has been almost a month since women bus drivers are driving on Delhi's roads and they say that from being treated as celebrities to being observed with a hint of doubt, they have seen it all. Komal (23), one of the 11 women bus drivers who were handed appointment…

A strong India means a strong America: US lawmakers at…

A strong India means a strong US, three influential American lawmakers have said, as they pledged to work towards strengthening the relationship between the two largest democratic countries of the world at a time when the world was facing many challenges. Their comments came at a reception hosted by the…

India’s exports to GCC countries grew by 44% in 2021-22:…

Indian exports to the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries grew by 44 per cent to about $43.9 billion (£38.7 billion) in 2021-22 fiscal year compared to previous fiscal's $27.8 billion (£24.5 billion) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading the trade with a remarkable 68 per cent growth, according…

WATCH: India captain Rohit Sharma’s bizarre act with keeper Dinesh…

India's final phase of preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia saw a disastrous start on Tuesday (20) when they lost to reigning T20 world champions Australia in the first match of the three-game series at home by four wickets despite scoring more than 200. The visitors, led…