JD Sports (file image) British sportswear retailer JD Sports said trading conditions remained challenging after its like-for-like sales dropped in January, resulting in fourth-quarter growth of just 0.1%. The retailer, which sells Nike, Adidas and other sports fashion ranges, said its pretax profit for the year to Feb. 4 would meet guidance it downgraded in…
BENGALURU: The first production series fighter of LCA Tejas Mark-1A, an advanced variant of the LCA Mk-1 that has already been inducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF), Thursday completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru. Defence PSU HAL, which is manufacturing the Tejas Mk-1A or LCA Mk1A or developed by Bengaluru-based DRDO lab Aeronautical Development…
NEW DELHI: Following a horrific stabbing incident on the train between Shortlands and Beckenham on Thursday, March 28, former England captain Kevin Pietersen criticised Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London.A person can be seen repeatedly slashing and attacking someone on a moving train at Beckenham Junction in a video that went popular on social media….
NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Smith expressed his confusion at Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya‘s strategies in the team’s IPL record-breaking defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also claimed to be puzzled as to why top pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled just six deliveries until the match’s thirteenth over.On Wednesday night in Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated…
I was relaxing in my seat at the rear of the aircraft, listening to a song on the headphone, when I felt a sudden jolt. Instinctively, I turned left and looked out and spotted a red-coloured tip of the plane’s wing fall off! I looked in horror and realised the IndiGo plane that had just…
On March 28, BTS member SUGA began his mandatory military service by entering the Nonsan training center, as reported by media outlet Dispatch. This marks the beginning of SUGA’s three-week basic military training, a crucial step in his service obligation. Having commenced his mandatory service as a public service worker back in September 2022, SUGA…
What is the T+0 settlement system? India’s stock market has introduced the T+0 settlement system from today, joining a select group of countries adopting a shorter trade settlement cycle. This is the world’s fastest stock settlement system. The implementation will begin with a ‘beta version’ to ensure a smooth transition before its full launch. We…
NEW DELHI: According to Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s batter Abhishek Sharma, the team’s record-breaking batting display against the Mumbai Indians was largely due to being allowed to “go out and express”.Records were broken on Wednesday night as the SRH batsmen destroyed the Mumbai Indians, posting the highest IPL total of 277 for 3, and winning the game…
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning regarding the potential deployment of US-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, saying that Russia would target and destroy these jets just as it has with other Western-supplied military equipment. This declaration comes amidst discussions among several Nato countries about donating F-16s to Kiev and…
In a recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, discussions centred on critical technological issues, notably the semiconductor industry. According to a report by CNBC, President Xi conveyed China’s unwavering commitment to technological advancement, emphasising that no external force could impede its progress.“The Chinese people also have legitimate development…
