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Pakistan retain Shan Masood as Test cricket captain

Image by Anjum Naveed/AP Despite recent losses, Shan Masood (pictured above) will continue as Pakistan’s Test cricket captain in their upcoming series against England. The 34-year-old top-order batter, kept his place as Pakistan named a 15-man squad on Tuesday for next month’s first Test in the southeastern city of Multan. Following Pakistan’s shock 2-0 home […]

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India wins historic double team gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024

Image by Denes Erdos/AP India’s two team and four individual gold medals are hailed as the beginning of the country’s reign as the ‘best chess nation in the world’. India’s chess masters have created history by winning team gold medals in both men’s and women’s competitions at the 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad

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Tariq Halal launches the world\’s first-ever drive-thru halal butcher

Image by Fnik PR Tariq Halal, the UK\’s leading halal butcher with over 30 years of heritage, is excited to announce the launch of the world’s first-ever drive-thru halal butcher. This innovative concept is being introduced in both the UK and Dubai, setting a new standard for convenience and quality in the halal meat industry.

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First budget flights between UK and Saudi Arabia to launch next year

Image by Wizz Air/PA Wizz Air is to launch the UK’s first budget airline flights to Saudi Arabia, promising to offer “unbeatable fares”. The carrier announced it will begin flying between Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, and Jeddah from March 31st next year using a new Airbus A321XLR plane. Wizz Air has 47 of the planes

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Indian Paralympic team makes history

  India’s para-athletes recently delivered a stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, marking a new chapter in the nation’s sporting history. Walking away with 29 medals in total, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze, India secured 18th place among the participating nations.  This achievement reflects the progress and determination of the

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Retrieval of stranded astronauts delayed until 2025

Image by SOPA Images Two NASA astronauts stuck in space for over two months will return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX.  Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) two months ago on a Boeing Starliner spacecraft that NASA has said would return to Earth “uncrewed.”  The duo departed

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Visa at Your Doorstep (VAYD) gains popularity among business and group travellers to India

Image by Anirudh Singh According to new figures, foreign tourist arrivals to India increased by 64% last year compared to 2022, and business and independent travel have spiked.  The UK is the third largest source of tourists to India – with over 617,77 tourists visiting India in 2022. This has also witnessed an uptake in

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Head of Malhotra Group PLC appointed to historic role

Image by SortedPR Mr Meenu Malhotra DL, the Chairman of Malhotra Group PLC, a leading company in the Northeast, has been bestowed with the prestigious title of Honorary Consul of India. This historic appointment, the first of its kind in the 75-year history of independent India, marks a significant milestone and underscores the profound importance

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A Pakistani judge has acquitted a man accused of spreading false information that allegedly led to riots across the UK

Image by KM Chaudary  Farhan Asif, a 32-year-old freelance web developer, was arrested during a raid on his residence in Lahore, the capital of eastern Punjab province.  He was charged with cyberterrorism, but the judge ordered his release after a hearing on Monday, citing a lack of evidence to support the claim that he intentionally

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KORT “Education for All” project hands over two further schools in AJK

Image by KORT  Two new schools have been completed and donated to the underprivileged communities in Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) by the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT). For many years, children in AJK were educated in challenging conditions, often in run-down spaces made of corrugated sheets, or insufficient open areas with makeshift roofing. However, a

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