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Track II India-Pakistan talks not official, don’t count: MEA NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri dismissed reports in the past few months about an India-Pakistan “track II” dialogue, saying India takes no cognisance of such events that don’t hold much value. Responding to a media query in Seychelles, Misri said dozens of these events take…

PM Modi boosts maritime ties with Seychelles NEW DELHI: In a strategic reset after PM Modi’s visit to Seychelles, India will once again depute four military advisers to the east African island country, reviving an arrangement that was discontinued, reports Surendra Singh. The advisers will work with Seychelles’ defence and security officials to strengthen operational…

NHL Trade Rumor: Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers emerge as top landing spots for $59M Winnipeg Jets’ star.(Image via X) The Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has found his name among trade rumors even though he has five seasons remaining with the team. While the Winnipeg Jets continue to explore different options for the…

42% rain deficit: This June is set to be India’s 3rd driest in 100 years NEW DELHI: This month is set to end as the third driest June India has seen in last 100 years. With just a day to go in the month, the countrywide rainfall deficit stands at 42%, indicating that El Niño…

Quick commerce race intensifies as Amazon, Flipkart level up MUMBAI: Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart have made it clear that they are not going to play on the sidelines in India’s quick commerce battlefield. Big money, aggressive dark store expansion, discounts, cashbacks—everything is on the table. Listed players Eternal—which owns Blinkit—and Swiggy are jittery despite sitting…

In clean-up drive, ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar named HDFC chairman MUMBAI: The HDFC Bank board has appointed former chief election commissioner and ex–finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as chairman of the bank, subject to RBI approval. Starting June 30, the board has proposed a four-year term. The appointment ends uncertainty over the next chairman, following the sudden…

HC order on ethanol allocation will hit national policy, SC told NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea by an oil marketing company (OMC) claiming that the Karnataka high court’s recent order directing the reopening of ethanol allocation for 2025-26, which has already been concluded and implemented, would destabilise…

Petrol, diesel retail sale curbs for commercial users lifted NEW DELHI: Rolling back yet another emergency measure introduced to ensure equitable distribution of fuel during West Asia conflict, govt Monday decided to lift restrictions on sale of petrol and diesel to commercial users from retail pumps from July 1. The temporary restrictions on the sale…

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejects Donald Trump’s claim of planned US-Iran talks in Doha Iran on Monday said that no negotiations with the United States are scheduled at any level in the coming days, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s claim that the two sides would meet in Qatar to discuss the Strait of…

Ajay Rai put under house arrest ahead of Ayodhya visit (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday alleged that its Uttar Pradesh unit chief Ajay Rai was placed under house arrest a day before a high-level party delegation was scheduled to visit Ayodhya and offer prayers at the Ram Temple.The party claimed the action was…