Month: May 2025

[ad_1] **EDS: FILE IMAGE** Bengaluru: In this file image cricketer Virat Kohli attends a practice session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru. Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a spectacular run in the format which celebrated him as its saviour at a time when T20 cricket took centre-stage globally. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) *** Local Caption *** Virat Kohli's elder brother Vikas Kohli has penned an emotional note after he announced his Test retirement. Kohli took to social media on Monday to reveal the news."It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life," the post read."There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The United States welcomed the recent understanding between India and Pakistan on the cessation of hostilities, applauding both nations for choosing diplomacy over escalation. In an official statement, the US state department praised Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif for their “wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship” in reaching the agreement.US President Donald Trump and secretary of state Marco Rubio urged both countries to maintain a complete ceasefire and engage in direct communication.“The United States continues to offer its support in facilitating productive discussions to avert future conflict," the state department added.On May 10, the US praised the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement following the Pahalgam attack, with vice president JD Vance commending the diplomatic efforts behind the breakthrough.His remarks came after secretary Rubio’s announcement detailing the diplomatic efforts led by the United States, which resulted in a halt to […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are spotted at the Mumbai airport. Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma was spotted at the Mumbai airport minutes after he announced his retirement from the Test cricket. Virat Kohli retired from Tests cricket with 9230 runs from his 123 Tests. He has scored 30 Test centuries and 31 fifties.Kohli took to social media on Monday to reveal the news."It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life," the post read."There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever."As I step away from this format, […]

[ad_1] The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day part suspension of tariffs, signaling a potential breakthrough in trade negotiations. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the suspension alongside a commitment to significantly reduce existing tariff rates by 115%. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] FILE - A woman walks by a giant screen with a logo at an event at the Paris Google Lab on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File) Google's search chief testified Friday (May 9) that implementing the Department of Justice's proposed antitrust remedies would require diverting up to 2,000 employees from their current roles, representing about 20% of the company's search team.Liz Reid, Google's vice president of search, made the statement during the final days of the remedies trial that will determine penalties against Google after a judge ruled last year the company maintained an illegal monopoly in internet search."People ask Google questions they wouldn't ask anyone else," Reid testified, highlighting the sensitive nature of search data that the DOJ wants Google to share with competitors.Google defends proprietary […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket. Having led India to the final of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final in 202, Virat Kohli has announced his decision to retire from the longest format of the game on Instagram.Kohli took to social media on Monday to reveal the news."It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life," the post read."There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever."As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s […]