Ben Stokes has responded to criticism from England great Ian Botham with a tongue-in-cheek social media post after announcing his retirement from international cricket.Stokes, who retired from international cricket during the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand last month, was the subject of a light-hearted remark from Botham on the Test Match Special podcast. Reflecting…
Nayara hikes petrol prices amid pressure from rising oil prices Nayara Energy has raised petrol prices by Rs 5 a litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 at its outlets, as the private fuel retailer moves to narrow the gap between domestic pump prices and higher international crude and refined-product costs.The increase came into effect…
Delhi Belly actor participated in protest in Mumbai on October 10 NEW DELHI: Mumbai Police on Thursday asked actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28.According to Mumbai Police, a ‘Leave India Notice’ has been issued to actor Imran Khan under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act, citing his status as a non-Indian…
Abu Dhabi offers free entry visas for eligible Indian passport holders. Indian travellers have a new reason to plan a UAE holiday, with Abu Dhabi offering free entry visas for eligible Indian passport holders under a three-month tourism programme, Gulf News reported.The programme will run from August 1 to October 31, 2026, and will initially…
The Democrat said settlers carrying US-made M4 rifles blocked his group’s vehicle during a visit to the occupied West Bank (File photo) A US Democratic lawmaker has alleged that he was briefly detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a visit to the occupied West Bank.California Representative Ro Khanna said the incident took…
India’s PLFS 2026 to count gig, platform workers separately for first time NEW DELHI: In a first, India’s official statistical machinery is likely to provide data on the digital and platform-based workers in the upcoming annual periodic labour force survey (PLFS), a move which will help policymakers assess the true scope and nature of the…
For most employees, the EPF Scheme, 2026 is not about starting afresh. Rather, it represents a transition to a modernised framework. (AI image) The Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 has generated significant interest among employees across India. While the new scheme replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and forms part of the social security…
A man bought a flat from a builder but did not get possession of it in the promised time period in the sale agreement. (Image for representative purpose only) When buying your dream home, timely possession is an important point. Yet in some cases builders fail to deliver flats and houses within the stipulated time…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kept up a public profile far beyond their departure from royal life in 2020. Whether they are attending events, starting new projects or making headlines for their business deals, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are one of the most talked-about couples in the world. But away from the…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy on Wednesday criticised The New York Times for referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as “Pakistani Kashmir”, asserting that Pakistan has illegally occupied parts of Jammu and Kashmir.In a post on X, the embassy said: “Misleading and incorrect headline by The New York Times. There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan-occupied…
