Navroze

Punjab Man Allegedly Assaults Woman Beggar With Slippers Outside Temple, Video Sparks Outrage

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : A viral video showing a man allegedly assaulting a woman beggar outside the Mata Shri Bhadrakali Temple in Kapurthala, Punjab, has sparked widespread outrage. Police have registered an FIR following the incident. Woman Allegedly Beaten Outside Temple The video appears to show a man removing his slippers and repeatedly hitting the woman while she was sitting outside the temple with children....

Punjab Man Allegedly Assaults Woman Beggar With Slippers Outside Temple, Video Sparks Outrage A viral video showing a man allegedly assaulting a woman beggar outside the Mata Shri Bhadrakali Temple in Kapurthala, Punjab

Sukhbir Badal Undergoes 90-Minute Surgery, Likely to Return to Punjab by Air

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal underwent a 90-minute surgery in Nanded after suffering injuries in a suspected kirpan attack at a gurdwara. Doctors said he is stable and out of danger. Tendon and Artery Injury Repaired Doctors successfully repaired a tendon injury and an injury involving the ulnar artery and nerve in Badal's hand....

Sukhbir Badal Undergoes 90-Minute Surgery, Likely to Return to Punjab by Air Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal underwent a 90-minute surgery in Nanded after suffering injuries in a suspected

Gautam Rangarajan, Former BBC Executive and Diplomat’s Son, Appointed UK PM’s Adviser

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : Indian-origin strategist and former BBC executive Gautam Rangarajan has been appointed Expert Adviser on Structure and Process by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street. Who Is Gautam Rangarajan? Rangarajan has more than two decades of experience spanning media, strategy, creative industries and public-service broadcasting. He worked at the BBC for several years, rising through senior strategy and performance roles....

Gautam Rangarajan, Former BBC Executive and Diplomat’s Son, Appointed UK PM’s Adviser Indian-origin strategist and former BBC executive Gautam Rangarajan has been appointed Expert Adviser on Structure and

Singapore Opposition MP Pritam Singh Struck Off as Lawyer Over Lying Case

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : Singapore's Indian-origin opposition politician Pritam Singh has been struck off the country's roll of advocates and solicitors following his conviction for giving false evidence to a parliamentary Committee of Privileges. Why Was Pritam Singh Struck Off? Singh, who is the chief of Singapore's Workers' Party, was convicted in February 2025 on two counts of wilfully giving false answers during the investigation into former MP…...

Singapore Opposition MP Pritam Singh Struck Off as Lawyer Over Lying Case Singapore's Indian-origin opposition politician Pritam Singh has been struck off the country's roll of advocates and solicitors

India Says US Trade Talks Are ‘Reassuring’ Despite Proposed 100% Tariff Bill

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : India has described recent discussions with the United States as reassuring, even as a US Senate-backed bill could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue buying Russian energy. India is among the major buyers potentially affected. Why Is India Facing the Tariff Threat? The proposed measure is part of a broader US effort to increase economic pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine....

India Says US Trade Talks Are ‘Reassuring’ Despite Proposed 100% Tariff Bill India has described recent discussions with the United States as reassuring, even as a US Senate-backed bill could allow President

Tata Motors PV Stock Falls 4.5% After Q1 Results; Brokerages Cautious on Margins and JLR Recovery

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : Shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles fell sharply after the company's Q1 FY27 results, with the stock dropping 4.5% in early trade and emerging as the top Nifty loser. Brokerages raised concerns over margins and the pace of recovery at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Profit Plunges 80% Tata Motors PV reported a consolidated net profit of around…...

Tata Motors PV Stock Falls 4.5% After Q1 Results; Brokerages Cautious on Margins and JLR Recovery Shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles fell sharply after the company's Q1 FY27 results, with the stock dropping 4.5%

FIFA Chief Infantino Gets Backing From Six Arab Federations Amid World Cup Plan Revolt

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received public backing from six Arab football federations as opposition to his leadership grows following the collapse of a controversial plan involving private investment in World Cup commercial rights. Six Arab Federations Back Infantino Football associations from Qatar, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan and Mauritania declared their “full support” and confidence in Infantino....

FIFA Chief Infantino Gets Backing From Six Arab Federations Amid World Cup Plan Revolt FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received public backing from six Arab football federations as opposition to his leadership grows

India Intensifies Training Ahead of First Test Against Sri Lanka in Galle

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : India's cricket team is stepping up preparations ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, with the squad using warm-up matches and training sessions to adapt to local conditions. Spin Could Be India's Biggest Weapon The Galle surface is traditionally considered favourable to spin, and India are weighing the possibility of playing…...

India Intensifies Training Ahead of First Test Against Sri Lanka in Galle India's cricket team is stepping up preparations ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, with the squad

New Vaccination Approach Could Turn Mosquito Bites Into Immunity Boosters

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : Scientists in Australia have developed an experimental vaccination strategy that could one day turn mosquito bites from a source of malaria infection into natural vaccine boosters. Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) found that an antimalarial drug candidate could prime the immune system to recognise malaria parasites, with later mosquito bites strengthening that immune response in mice....

New Vaccination Approach Could Turn Mosquito Bites Into Immunity Boosters Scientists in Australia have developed an experimental vaccination strategy that could one day turn mosquito bites from a source

Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Most Children in New Study

14 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : A new study from Qatar has found that vitamin D deficiency was widespread among children aged 6 to 17, with 66% to 81% of participants recording deficient vitamin D levels. Majority of Children Found Deficient Researchers examined 364 children and grouped them according to asthma status and weight. Vitamin D deficiency was found across every group, including normal-weight children and those with overweight or obesity....

Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Most Children in New Study A new study from Qatar has found that vitamin D deficiency was widespread among children aged 6 to 17, with 66% to 81%