Team India‘s thrilling victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28 sparked celebrations across the country. Among the millions of congratulatory messages, one that stood out came from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lauded the team’s effort in his trademark style. The Prime Minister drew a striking parallel between the …

The UK government has unveiled the next three train operators that will return to public ownership, as ministers push ahead with the phased dismantling of private rail franchises. The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed that Greater Anglia services will be renationalised first, on 12 October 2025, followed by West Midlands Trains on 1 February 2026, and Govia Thameslink on 31 …

انگلینڈ کے مایہ ناز آل راؤنڈر کرس ووکس نے تقریباً 14 سالہ شاندار بین الاقوامی کیریئر کے بعد کرکٹ سے ریٹائرمنٹ کا اعلان کر دیا ہے۔ ووکس نے انگلینڈ کی جانب سے 62 ٹیسٹ، 122 ون ڈے اور 33 ٹی20 انٹرنیشنل میچز میں نمائندگی کی، جن میں انہوں نے مجموعی طور پر 396 وکٹیں حاصل کیں اور ہزاروں رنز بھی …

A British man was today facing up to five years in prison after allegedly attempting to open the doors of a packed Ryanair plane while it was in mid-flight. The accused – who had not been publicly named – was in custody in the city of Toulouse on Monday, it has been reported. He is alleged to be “the ring …

Mounting speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may target retirement savings in her November Budget is already sending ripples through financial markets and prompting British expatriates across Europe to explore moving their pensions out of the UK. Wealth manager deVere Group has reported a sharp rise in enquiries from expats in Portugal, Spain, France and the Netherlands, with savers increasingly considering …

India sealed their ninth Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing 147, India crossed the line with just two balls to spare, thanks to a match-winning innings from Tilak Varma, who remained unbeaten on 69 off 53 balls. His composed knock, studded with …

In today’s fast-moving business world, inclusivity is often spoken about but less often practiced in meaningful ways. True inclusivity goes far beyond ticking boxes, it’s about creating spaces where every voice is heard, respected, and valued. For SME and SMB leaders, this isn’t just about doing the right thing; it’s about shaping company cultures from the offset that fuel creativity, …

Instagram has chosen India and South Korea to test a new interface that displays the app’s Reels page first. The company first showed off a similar design when it launched its first iPad app earlier this month. The new interface has Stories up top, like it did previously, but the DM button now lives on the navigation bar in the …

Chris Woakes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing a close to his nearly 15-year England career at the age of 36. He departs with an exceptional home Test record, over 192 Test wickets, and a legacy of clutch performances in white-ball cricket, having played an integral role in two of England’s greatest successes. England’s all-rounder Chris Woakes announces …

راولپنڈی کی اڈیالہ جیل کے باہر پاکستان تحریک انصاف (پی ٹی آئی) کے بانی عمران خان کے وکیل اور پارٹی جنرل سیکریٹری سلمان اکرم راجہ نے میڈیا سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے انکشاف کیا کہ عمران خان نے 27 ستمبر کو ہونے والے جلسے کے انتظامات پر شدید عدم اطمینان کا اظہار کیا ہے اور اس حوالے سے پارٹی کو اہم …

Authorities in Henan province, central China, have approved the merger of 82 small rural financial institutions into a single regional lender, in an effort to contain systemic risks in a region once at the centre of a major banking scandal. Approved by the Henan office of the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), the consolidation will see Henan Rural Commercial Bank …

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, promises to be one of the most competitive editions yet. With Australia entering as defending champions, India enjoying home advantage, and England and South Africa poised to challenge, the tournament is expected to deliver high-quality cricket and potential upsets. Australia, the clear favourites Seven-time champions Australia are …

Britain’s labour market is showing signs of strain, with new data revealing a fall in job openings and growing pessimism among businesses, fuelling fears that the economy may be sliding towards recession. Recruitment site Adzuna reported vacancies fell by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in August, driven by softer demand and higher employment costs, including the National Living Wage and employer …

A quarter of Britain’s richest families are weighing up leaving the country as fears mount over Labour’s tax raid on private schools and speculation of further levies in next month’s Budget. A new survey of high-net-worth individuals by wealth manager Saltus reveals widespread disillusionment among affluent households, with VAT on private school fees cited as a key factor driving many …

Karachi: Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has been recognized as the Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year in South Asia at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Conference & Awards 2025, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award is testament to stellar performance of Lucky Investments since launch of its first fund in April 2025. The …