Who is Totoa Auvaa? 125kg rugby player who tried to ‘punch’ Atkinson, left England’s security guard needing stitches in Ben Stokes nightclub row | Off the field News

Gus Atkinson, Totoa Auvaa England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson could face disciplinary action and risk missing the second Test against New Zealand after allegedly breaching team protocols following England’s win at Lord’s.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Monday that the pair were present at a nightclub in the…

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Indian students asked ‘how do I get a data engineering job in the US’: Tech founder says $100K H-1B visa fee made the answer depressing

US founder Zach Wilson got trolled after he took the side of Indian students. A former Meta techie, founder Zach Wilson, said he felt proud to be an American after a federal court struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by the Donald Trump administration on the import of H-1B visa holders. Wilson said it was…

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‘Unsatisfactory’ verdict! ICC penalises Lord’s and Pakistan’s Gaddafi Stadium pitches | Cricket News

Lord’s Cricket Ground (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used for the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s and the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as “unsatisfactory” under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.Both venues have consequently been handed one…

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Oil shock to inflation risk: How Middle East war is reshaping India’s economic outlook

Rising oil prices, higher fertiliser costs and supply disruptions linked to the Iran war are beginning to cloud India’s economic outlook, with economists warning that prolonged tensions could push up inflation, slow growth and strain government finances.India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, imports about 90% of its crude oil requirements, making it among…

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Viral video of DK Shivakumar tossing half-eaten apples at fans sparks BJP backlash | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: The BJP on Tuesday strongly criticised Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar after a video purportedly showed him throwing half-eaten apples towards supporters during a felicitation event in his hometown of Kanakapura in Ramanagara district.The party alleged that the incident reflected the Congress party’s mindset.According to sources, Congress workers organised a grand felicitation ceremony…

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British man sentenced after asking woman ‘can i kiss you?’ on train to London | World News

A UK man has been handed a 12-month community order after becoming the first person convicted in a British Transport Police prosecution under new legislation targeting harassment motivated by a person’s sex.David Stroud, 44, of Dartford, admitted the offence at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court after an incident on a train travelling from Hastings to London,…

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Russian crude here to stay? Why India-US energy ties may be more about LPG, LNG than oil despite Trump’s push

In the three months since the conflict began, Russia has continued to be the dominant player in India’s crude oil imports. (AI image) US President Donald Trump announced in February that India would stop buying Russian crude oil and step up energy ties with the United States of America. Four months after that, India’s Russian…

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Scotland changed its buildings forever to save disappearing birds: Tiny ‘swift bricks’ will now be built into new homes | World News

Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to legally require bird-friendly nesting spaces in new buildings, marking a significant step for urban wildlife conservation. The new measure centres on “swift bricks” – specially designed cavities built into walls that provide nesting sites for birds such as swifts, sparrows and starlings. Conservationists have long…

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India A vs Sri Lanka A: Prabhsimran Singh’s costly blunder sparks controversy; furious Ruturaj Gaikwad questions decision | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: A moment of high drama and controversy unfolded during the Tri-Nation A Series clash between India A and Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday, with India A left fuming over a run-out decision that could have dramatically altered the course of the match.The incident occurred in the 42nd…

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