Peace only if Taliban renounce support for terrorism: Asim Munir on Pak-Afghan ties
Army Chief Asim Munir has said that lasting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan was contingent upon the Taliban regime renouncing support for terrorism and terrorist organisations. According to a statement…
Afghan-Pak tensions discussed with China Ambassador in Kabul; Beijing calls for dialogue
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan figured prominently in talks between the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, Amir Khan Muttaqi, and Zhao Xing, China’s Ambassador, Tolo News reported. The meeting…
Over 17,500 Americans safely returned from Middle East amid Iran conflict: US
The United States said that more than 17,500 American citizens have safely returned from the Middle East since February 28, as Washington stepped up evacuation and assistance efforts amid escalating…
US Senate rejects resolution to curb Trump’s military action against Iran
The US Senate has voted down a War Powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military action, ‘Operation Epic Fury’, against Iran, with the measure failing 47-53 on mostly…
China: Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Xinjiang
An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck China’s Xinjiang on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. In a post on X, the National Center for Seismology said that the…
White House says Spain agreed to cooperate with US military action on Iran; Madrid denies claim
The White House claimed that Spain has agreed to cooperate with US military operations against Iran after President Donald Trump threatened financial penalties; however, Madrid has rejected the US assertion.…
Detected over 185 missiles since start of blatant Iranian aggression: UAE
The United Arab Emirates has stated that since the start of the “blatant Iranian aggression”, 189 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE have been detected, with 175 missiles destroyed, 13…
Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta celebrates Holi with Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday celebrated Holi with the Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps, extending festive greetings and expressing deep gratitude for their unwavering service…
Assam CM hands over 289 appointment letters; total jobs reach 1,58,669 in 5yrs
Taking forward the mission of transparent and merit-based recruitment, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma presented appointment letters to 284 candidates selected through the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024…
Tamil Nadu Police registers FIR against fraudsters for siphoning over ₹1 crore from Coimbatore residents
The Tamil Nadu Police registered FIRs against unidentified fraudsters for allegedly siphoning off over ₹1 crore from several residents of Coimbatore through a series of cyber scams. In the first…
Received 28 seats from DMK, very happy moment for us: Tamil Nadu Congress chief Selvaperunthagai
Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday expressed joy after securing 28 assembly seats from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), along with one seat in the upcoming Rajya Sabha…
JD(U) youth workers gather outside Bihar CM’s residence amid Rajya Sabha entry speculations
Janta Dal (United) youth workers on Wednesday gathered outside the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, following speculations that he might move to the Rajya Sabha, leaving the Chief…
“Union Govt never imposed Hindi; PM Modi brought pride to Tamil globally,” says MoS L Murugan
Union Minister of State L Murugan on Wednesday said that the Union Government has never imposed Hindi on any state and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with expanding opportunities for…
Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy urges Amit Shah to allocate more IPS Officers to state
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to allocate additional Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to Telangana in line with the state’s growing administrative and…
Fire breaks out in grassy area of Indore Airport; no effect on flight operations
A fire broke out in the dry grass in the non-operational area of Indore Airport in Madhya Pradesh on late Wednesday evening. No casualties were reported, and flight operations continued…
PM Modi speaks to leaders of 8 West Asian countries over 48 hours
Over the last 48 hours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to leaders of UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. This comes amid the fast-evolving conflict…
India monitering West Asia airspace situation amid escalating tension
India is continuously monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of West Asia and its impact on international flight operations. 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 flights by foreign…
Merwe’s merry, Steyn-Duminy masterclass and Majestic Markram: History of SA’s unbeaten run against NZ in T20WC
The iconic Eden Gardens at Kolkata could become the witness to another classic T20 World Cup contest between South Africa and New Zealand, a rivalry which has been marked by…
“He’ll have a little run around in the morning”: Santner offers update on Henry ahead of NZ-SA T20 WC semifinal
Ahead of his side’s T20 World Cup semifinal clash against South Africa, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner offered an update on pacer Matt Henry, who had to travel back home…
All England Open 2026: Lakshya Sen upsets defending champion Shi Yuqi in opening round
India’s Lakshya Sen created the biggest upset of the opening day of the All England Open 2026 when he packed off top seed and defending champion Shi Yuqi of China…
“Signs of a good side”: Brook on England securing close wins heading into T20WC semifinals
Ahead of his side’s semifinal clash in the ICC T20 World Cup against India, England captain Harry Brook pointed out how his side managing to win close games is a…
“Will have to be economical with ball, sharp in fielding”: Vengsarkar ahead of IND-ENG T20WC semifinal
Ahead of India’s T20 World Cup semifinal against England, former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar cautioned that Men in Blue will have to be sharp with their fielding and economical with…
SA skipper Markram speaks on conscious decision to open the batting ahead of T20WC semifinal against NZ
Ahead of his side’s T20 World Cup semifinal clash against New Zealand, South African skipper Aiden Markram spoke on his conscious decision to switch to being an opener in the…
“Bigger than my five-wicket haul at Lord’s”: KSCA chief Venkatesh hails return of RCB’s home matches to Chinnaswamy
The president of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Venkatesh Prasad, expressed happiness at defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s Indian Premier League (IPL) matches returning to their home venue of…
“India are not unbeatable….”: Atherton ahead of IND-ENG T20WC semifinal
Ahead of India’s semifinal clash against England in the ICC T20 World Cup at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, former England cricketer Michael Atherton said that while India is an exceptional side,…