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WTC Final: Batting big worry; India find strength in Kohli, Shami and Gill

Virat Kohli is back in form just ahead of the World Test Championship Final. Alongside him, India will bank Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami for the all-important event

WTC Final: Australia to rely on bowling against India amid batting woes

Australia's bowling unit is fully fit and raring to showcase its strength in the friendly conditions of Kia Oval. It will most likely cover up for the gaps in the batting

WTC 2021-23: Gaffaney, Illingworth on-field umpires for Ind vs Aus Final

Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Richard Illingworth of England have been named as the on-field umpires for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and India at The Oval

Tipu Sultan's bedchamber sword creates new auction record in London

A fabled sword found in the private bedchamber of 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan has broken all auction records for an Indian object for Bonhams in London by fetching over GBP 14 million at its Islamic and Indian Art sale this week. The sword, from Tipu Sultan's reign between 1782 and 1799, is described as a fine gold koftgari hilted steel sword referred to as sukhela an emblem of authority. It was found in the private apartments of Tipu Sultan and presented to Major General David Baird by the Army of the East India Company as a token of their high esteem of his courage and conduct in the assault which resulted in the killing of Tipu Sultan known as the Tiger of Mysore. "This spectacular sword is the greatest of all the weapons linked to Tipu Sultan still in private hands, said Oliver White, Bonhams' Head of Islamic and Indian Art and auctioneer, in a statement ahead of the sale on Tuesday. Its close personal association with the Sultan, its impeccable provenance traceable

Kohinoor diamond to go on display at the Tower of London on Friday

The Kohinoor diamond, claimed by India, will go on display with a new exhibition at the Tower of London on Friday within a "symbol of conquest" setting to try and contextualise its turbulent colonial history in a transparent, balanced and inclusive way. Kohinoor, also referred to as Koh-i-Noor, forms part of the new Jewel House exhibition at the tourist attraction and is accompanied by a video which charts the diamond's journey around the globe. The attached labels for specific royal ornaments the Kohinoor has adorned over the years further explain the history of the diamond, which means mountain of light. "The new exhibition explores the origins of a number of items in the collection, including the Koh-i-Noor, said a spokesperson for the Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the charity that manages Britain's palaces. "It references its long history as a symbol of conquest, which has passed through the hands of Mughal Emperors, Shahs of Iran, Emirs of Afghanistan, and Sikh Maharajas. We .

Hinduja group chairman SP Hinduja dies at 87 in London: Family spokesperson

A family spokesperson conveyed the news and added that SP Hinduja was unwell for quite some time

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King Charles' coronation: Will the tradition benefit or burden UK economy?

That day off will help drive a 0.7% fall in GDP in May, according to Bloomberg Economics

Honour for Sikh community worldwide: Peer bearing Coronation Glove for King

Lord Indarjit Singh is the British Sikh peer who hands over a key item of the regalia to King Charles III during his Coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, symbolic of the multi-faith note being struck at the traditionally Christian ceremony. The 90-year-old peer will form part of a procession of peers who walk up to the altar before handing over the Coronation Glove, which is a demonstration of the Sovereign as advocate and challenger for the protection and honour of the people. It also bears a second meaning, as a reminder of holding power, symbolised in the royal Sceptre, gently in a gloved hand. It's a great honour for myself, but much more for the wider Sikh community, in this country, in India and further afield wherever Sikhs are across the globe. It's a recognition of the King's view of inclusivity, said Lord Singh, in an interview ahead of the historic ceremony. He will be joined by Lord Syed Kamall, 56, of Indo-Guyanese heritage, who will represent the Musl

Charles to be crowned King in thousand-year-old Coronation ceremony

Charles will be crowned the King of the United Kingdom amid spectacular pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday in a solemn religious ceremony that dates back almost a thousand years. Westminster Abbey has been the site of every British Coronation since that of William The Conqueror in 1066 and King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, will follow in the footsteps of this grand tradition in a service themed Called to Serve. The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, with faith leaders and representatives of the Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist and Jewish communities processing through the Abbey ahead of the service. In the Abbey where monarchs have been crowned for almost a thousand years, representatives of every faith will play a central role for the first time, said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the eve of the Coronation. As the country's first Hindu head of government, the .

King Charles III enthronement 'interesting moment' for India: Indian envoy

He said that they are "delighted" that India at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III is represented by one of its highest dignitaries

Charles III to finally get his crown as world tunes in to coronation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the coronation a "moment of extraordinary national pride" that will be celebrated across the Commonwealth and beyond

King Charles III's Coronation: All you need to know about showbiz side

Buckingham Palace announced details of a three-day merrymaking jamboree; Among the highlights: a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle

King Charles III's coronation to bring in changes: Here's look at them

After King Charles III ascended to the throne, the first three lines of the UK national anthem are: "God save our gracious King! Long live our noble King! God save the King!

King Charles III to confer thank-you Coronation Medals to thousands

As a thank you gift from King Charles III, around 400,000 Coronation Medals will be handed out to the UK armed forces personnel and emergency frontline workers taking part in the historic ceremony on Saturday. The UK government unveiled the design of the medal, which will be handed out to everyone actively contributing and supporting the Coronation, including choristers, police officers, military personnel and St. John Ambulance personnel, as well as those directly involved in the delivery of the mega event. The design features a double portrait of King Charles and Queen Camilla on the front and a version of their Royal Cypher, a laurel wreath and the date of the Coronation on the reverse. The ribbon is made up of red, blue and white vertical stripes the colours of the UK's Union Flag and are made of nickel silver and plated in nickel. This medal is a symbol of the critical role our emergency services will play in this potentially once in a lifetime opportunity to honour our new Ki

Singer Freddie Mercury's never-seen possessions to be auctioned in UK

A collection of never-before-seen personal possessions from the London home of Freddie Mercury, the British singer-songwriter of Indian Parsi descent, will go on a world tour-cum-exhibition followed by six auctions, Sotheby's auction house announced in London on Wednesday. Mercury, who was born Farrokh Bulsara and spent his childhood in India, where he went to boarding school at Panchgani, lived much of his adult life at Garden Lodge in Kensington, west London. One of the highlight lots of the upcoming auction includes Mercury's crown a replica of the St. Edward's Crown to be worn by King Charles III in the forthcoming Coronation on May 6 which will go on display in Sotheby's New Bond Street windows in London from Wednesday. The flamboyant lead vocalist of the band Queen, who died aged 45, was an avid collector, and his cherished London home was preserved almost as it was by his closest friend and ex-girlfriend Mary Austin since his death over 30 years ago. For many years now, I

India, UK hold first in-person financial dialogue meeting since 2017

'Scope for augmenting knowledge on CBDC through mutual learning explored'

Unacceptable, will not tolerate this behaviour, says UK parliamentarian

I think first of all it is unacceptable that any mission should be attacked and I'm glad that they've taken some very strong steps to making sure that that message is out there loud and clear

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Case registered in Delhi over protest at Indian High Commission in London

Delhi Police has registered a case in connection with the protest held outside the Indian High Commission in London on March 19, officials said here on Friday. The case was registered by the special cell under the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act as it involves unlawful activities carried out by certain people holding Indian nationality abroad, a senior police officer said. It was done after the Ministry of Home Affairs directed the Delhi Police to take appropriate legal action on the receipt of a report from the Ministry of External Affairs over the incident at the Indian High Commission March 19. Last Sunday, the tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission in London was grabbed at by a group of protesters waving separatist Khalistani flags and chanting pro-Khalistani slogans, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder. Officials from the mission said the "attempted but failed" attack had bee