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Photo credit: X/@MoDAfghanistan2 Along the jagged spine of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where generations have grown up knowing the sound of gunfire and the shadow of conflict, tensions flared again as intense clashes broke out on Saturday night. Taliban forces struck at Pakistani posts, and in return, Pakistan’s military fired back, turning a stretch of mountains…

NEW DELHI: Three persons were arrested on Sunday for their alleged involvement in the ‘gang rape’ of student of a private medical college in West Bengal’s Paschim Bardhaman district, police said.The identities of the accused have not yet been revealed.“We have arrested three persons in connection with the case. They are being questioned. This is…

Rohit Sharma’s preparations for the ODI series against Australia starting next week are in full swing (Screengrabs/X, Getty Images) Rohit Sharma spent nearly two hours at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park sharpening his skills ahead of India’s upcoming ODI series in Australia. The former India captain trained under the watchful eye of his longtime friend and ex-Mumbai…

US President Donald Trump had a light-hearted moment with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, during a recent golf outing.The two were seen riding together in a golf cart, both dressed in golf attire, with Trump wearing his signature red MAGA hat.As they talked, Kai surprised her grandfather with a question that sounded straight out of a…

The US-China trade war intensified on Sunday after Beijing accused Washington of “double standards” following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods. “The relevant US statement is a typical example of double standards,” China’s ministry of commerce said in a statement, according to Reuters.The ministry added that China’s stance…

NEW DELHI: After an over fiveyear lull, India and China will ramp up their direct air connectivity. IndiGo Saturday announced a daily direct flight between Delhi and Guangzhou from Nov 10, shortly after the airline links Kolkata and Guangzhou from October 26. Air India is also set to fly to China before the end of…

NEW DELHI: With the campaign for Bihar elections gathering pace, PM Modi on Saturday launched two mega central schemes with a total outlay of Rs 35,440 crore to transform 100 low-performing agri-districts and increase production of pulses to reduce imports, urging farmers to focus on both selfreliance and exports.Addressing a gathering of farmers and farm…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Cristiano R Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, and discussed India’s advancements in artificial intelligence, innovation, and skilling.The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Qualcomm’s commitment towards India’s Semiconductor and AI Missions. He noted that India offers unmatched talent and scale to build technologies that will shape…

BHOPAL: After the death of 23 children in Madhya Pradesh, including 20 from Chhindwara, following the consumption of Coldrif, a cough syrup laced with the killer chemical diethylene glycol (DEG), Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Friday made it mandatory to test for both DEG and ethylene glycol (EG) in all raw materials and finished…

Abhishek Sharma and Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup 2025. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of India’s dominant Asia Cup campaign, Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah has thrown down the gauntlet to India’s batting sensation Abhishek Sharma. The 25-year-old Punjab-born batter, who amassed 314 runs in seven games at a strike rate approaching 200, has…