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LONDON: Leicester’s Diwali celebrations this year have been significantly scaled back, despite once having been the largest Diwali celebration in the world outside India.Labour-run Leicester city council has announced all the activities will be cancelled apart from lighting up Diwali lanterns on lampposts and a road closure.In previous years the festival saw a Diwali village…

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck Afghanistan on the night of Friday, the fourth strike in the country, days after over 2,200 killed in deadly temblorsAccording to the National Centre of Seismology, the quake occurred at 1:55 PM (IST) and was located 110 km east of Kabul. “EQ of M: 5.0, On: 05/09/2025 22:55:53 IST,…

David Lammy, left, and Yvette Cooper British prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed foreign minister David Lammy as deputy prime minister in a major cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Angela Rayner over a tax underpayment controversy.Lammy, 53, will also take on the role of justice secretary. As part of the reshuffle, home secretary…

(Image Source – Getty Images) The legendary boxers Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have decided to go head-to-head in an exhibition match set for Spring 2026. This fight, confirmed by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, represents a unique showdown between two of the sport’s most legendary names. Although the specific date and venue are still under…

PM Modi to visit flood-affected states NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the recently flood-affected states and review the situation, reported news agency ANI citing government sources.Relentless monsoon rains across Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana have killed more than 500 people this season, with fresh landslides, flash floods and collapsing…

At a recent White House dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump, top technology leaders gathered to discuss America’s focus on artificial intelligence and tech innovation. Among the elite group, five Indian-origin tech executives stood out, reflecting the significant influence of the Indian diaspora in the US tech sector. The dinner, held in the Rose…

Everything to know about Karol G before her Chiefs vs Chargers halftime show that promises fiery Latin hits (Getty Images) The NFL’s 2025 season is now going international. On September 5, São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians will host the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers in the league’s first official game on Brazilian soil. Adding…

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot in 2007 and the duo became parents to a baby girl in 2011. The curiousity around the Bachchans continues to remain at its peak even now. But at that time, as the Bachchans did not reveal Aaradhya’s face to the world, the hype around seeing her…

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick The TOI correspondent from Washington: Taking a cue from from MAGA Supremo Donald Trump‘s stubborn stance on tariffs, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday signaled a hardening of US position on tariffs saying he expected India to say “sorry” and make a deal with the President after its businesses…