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May 09, 2025

Indus Treaty historical mistake; Govt prepare proposal to utilise waters, insists Chouhan

UNION Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the government will make \"short, mid and long term\" plans to utilise waters, given to Pakistan under the Indus Water Treaty, for providing irrigation facilities to farmers, especially of bordering states.

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At least 100 terrorists, associates killed in strikes, Op Sindoor still on: Rajnath at all-party meeting

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh told an all-party meeting on Thursday that at least 100 hardcore terrorists and their associates were killed in Indian strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) under the ongoing Operation Sindoor, sources said.

1 min

India needs reliable & scalable AI infrastructure: NITI Aayog

WITH artificial intelligence (AI) adoption surging across sectors, the need for reliable, scalable and sustainable AI infrastructure in India has never been more urgent, NITI Aayog said on Thursday.

1 min

Any bid at further escalation will be responded appropriately, India to Pak

INDIA on Thursday warned Pakistan that any attempt at further escalation of the situation will be responded to in an appropriate manner.

1 min

World's wealthiest 10pc contributing most to global warming than poorest 50pc: Study

TEN percent of the world’s richest individuals have a higher carbon footprint than the poorest 50 per cent, leading to climate extremes such as heat waves and droughts, according to a study on Wednesday.

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1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men globally face sexual abuse by age 15 or younger: The Lancet

EARLY one out of five women and one out of seven men aged 20, and older globally experienced sexual violence by age 15 or even younger, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet on Thursday.

1 min

Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' to be screened under Classics section of Cannes Film Festival

A 4K restored version of master filmmaker Satyajit Ray's 1970 film \"Aranyer Din Ratri\" will be screened at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival under the Classics section, the organisers said on Thursday.

2 mins

Digital clones of real models are revolutionising fashion advertising

Driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse technologies, digital clones are transforming fast-fashion marketing.

3 mins

How Putin uses USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and war in Ukraine

HARDLY any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervour as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history.

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State-level skill development workshop empowers NGOs with financial and digital tools

A two-day State-Level Skill Development Workshop, organized by the Women and Child Development Department of the Odisha Government, concluded on Thursday at the State Institute of Women and Children in Laxmisagar, here.

1 min

Two flights cancelled from Biju Patnaik airport

TWO flights from the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here were cancelled on Thursday, officials said.

1 min

Chief Secy Ahuja stresses need to boost civil defence volunteer force

“EVERY critical moment must be treated as both an opportunity and a challenge — we must stay prepared at all times,” said Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Ahuja while chairing a high-level meeting on Thursday at Lok Seva Bhavan here to review the state’s readiness for the upcoming Civil Defence Exercise.

1 min

Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi flight service to commence from June

INTERNATIONAL | flight service from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi will commence from June this year, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Thursday.

1 min

Dy CM Singh Deo raises Odisha farmers’ issues with Centre, receives assurances too

DEPUTY Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo who holds the portfolio of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment today raised a number of issues related to state’s agricultural development and farmers’ welfare at the Kharif Abhiyan 2025 - the National Conference on Agriculture - held at the Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Kendra in New Delhi.

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State govt to expedite appointments of VCs, faculties in universities: Minister Suryabanshi Suraj

ODISHA'S Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Thursday said the state government can now appoint vice-chancellors and faculty members across various universities, following the Supreme Court's decision to lift the stay order on such hirings.

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State govt to set up state-of-the-art science city in Bhubaneswar to drive innovation and education

IN a major step towards promoting scientific development and fostering innovation, the Odisha government has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art Science City in Bhubaneswar.

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Education should not be just a means of earning; it should be temple for building humanity: CM Majhi

Announces 68 Cr for improvement of facilities and spiritual amenities at Tara Tarini temple

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IMD issues yellow warning for hot, humid weather and thunderstorms in Odisha today

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow' warning for several parts of Odisha, forecasting hot and humid conditions alongside thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds on May 9, 2025.

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World Athletics Day: Vedanta Aluminium celebrates the transformative power of sports in Odisha

ON the occasion of World Athletics Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing grass-roots sports talent and fostering a culture of athletic excellence across its operations in Kalahandi and Jharsuguda, Odisha.

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Odisha police arrest two from Kolkata in cyber fraud cases

THE Odisha police on Thursday said it has arrested two persons from Kolkata for their alleged involvement in two cyber fraud cases involving over Rs 8 crore.

1 min

World Red Cross Day: Majhi lauds Red Cross volunteers

ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday paid glowing tribute to Red Cross volunteers on the occasion of World Red Cross Day, applauding their unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, particularly during crises and natural calamities.

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Jindal Foundation honoured for 'Overall Sustainable Practices' at Odisha Leadership Summit

IN a proud moment of recognition, the Jindal Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel & Power, has been honoured with the prestigious title of \"Organisation with Overall Sustainable Practices\" at the Odisha Leadership Summit, organised by World CSR Day.

1 min

MCL enhances medical infrastructure at VIMSAR

MAHANADI Coalfields Limited (MCL) has significantly upgraded medical facilities at the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, by providing advanced medical equipment worth Rs 6.71 crore. The initia~ tive was inaugurated on the occasion of World Thalassemia Day.

1 min

CMC yet to establish environment wing amid rising pollution concerns

DESPITE completing over two decades since its formation, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has yet to establish a dedicated Environment Wing or appoint an Environment Officer to address the city’s growing pollution crisis.

1 min

TPCODL urges consumers to settle pending enforcement dues via Lok Adalat on May 10

THE second National Lok Adalat of 2025, organized under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), is scheduled to take place on 10th May 2025.

1 min

Odisha CM Majhi defends Waqf Act Amendment as inclusive and just

\"OUR government is the people's government a sensitive government. I am always ready to listen to you,\" said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday, reiterating his administration's commitment to justice and inclusive development during a seminar on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025.

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Stack your summer basket with Amazon Fresh's sizzling seasonal offers

THIS summer, Amazon Fresh is turning up the heat on savings and freshness with irresistible seasonal deals delivered right to your doorstep.

1 min

JMM prepares to contest 12-15 seats in Bihar polls

THE Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is preparing to contest 12-15 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, a party official said on Thursday.

1 min

Indian Red Cross Society observes World Red Cross Day with call for humanitarian action

THE Indian Red Cross Society’s Rourkela City Branch commemorated World Red Cross Day today with a vibrant and thought-provoking program at the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) conference hall in Uditnagar.

1 min

Will finish Pakistan if it tries to escalate, claims Tripura CM Saha

TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha claimed on Thursday that if Pakistan further tries to escalate tensions or create any fresh troubles, India would finish it, asserting that Indians are safe due to the bold decisions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 min

Modern makeover for Western Odisha railway stations under Amrit Scheme

IN a transformative push to modernize railway infrastructure, Indian Railways has launched a major redevelopment drive for several stations in Western Odisha under the Amrit Station Scheme.

1 min

Field Machinery Maintenance enhances efficiency and delivers cost savings at Rourkela Steel Plant

IN a commendable demonstration of innovation and technical expertise, the Field Machinery Maintenance (FM(M)) department of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has played a pivotal role in supporting key production units.

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Want to join Army, confront Pakistani terrorists, says 9-year-old who lost father in Pahalgam attack

NINE-YEAR-OLD Tanuj Kumar Satpathy, who lost his father in the Pahalgam attack, on Thursday said that he wants to join the Indian Army and confront Pakistani terrorists.

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ED gets crucial clues about terror links of Pakistani citizen nabbed from Kolkata

ENFORCEMENT Directorate (ED) officials have got some crucial clues about the terror links of a Pakistani citizen arrested from Kolkata in connection with the multi-crore fake passport racket in West Bengal.

1 min

AI surge in India requires additional 45-50 million square feet real estate

As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure grows, the country could require an additional 45-50 million square feet of real estate space and 40-45 terawatt hours (TWH) incremental power by 2030 to meet the growing demand for AI, a report showed on Thursday.

2 mins

Sinister Rise of the Far Right

Efficiency and equity must walk hand in hand in a society committed to justice and welfare for all, writes Satya Narayan Misra

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Obesity could be linked with brain-related symptoms of long Covid, researchers find

OBESITY or being overweight could be a symptom of long Covid with researchers finding a significant link between excess weight, and persistent neurological and mental health conditions in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 infection.

2 mins

Trapped between two warring nuclear giants, the people of Kashmir continue to suffer

TENSIONS between India and Pakistan escalated this week after India launched missile strikes on its long-time rival, killing more than 30 people.

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Operation Sindoor: Parl panels congratulates armed forces for success

PARLIAMENT's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday adopted a unanimous resolution congratulating the armed forces for pounding terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.

1 min

Quad initiative seeks to bolster civilian disaster response in Indo-Pacific region

QUAD partners Australia, India, Japan and the US -- took part in a \"tabletop exercise\" in Hawaii recently to take forward the grouping's vision of leveraging shared logistics capabilities aimed at strengthening civilian disaster response in the Indo-Pacific.

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Pakistan centres of JeM: Breeding ground for Fidayeen, links to Hamas, stockpiled NATO arms

THE banned Jaish-e-Mohammed's terror group's two 'Markaz' (centres) its Bahawalpur headquarters and Narowal in Pakistan's Punjab functioned as a breeding ground for suicide attackers, had links with Palestine's Hamas and served as a facility for hoarding smuggled NATO arms from Afghanistan, officials said here on Thursday.

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Pak tried to hit Indian military targets, were neutralised, says women officers

COLONEL Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, the two women officers of the Indian Armed Forces whose briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’ made a global statement, made a fresh appearance before the press on Thursday, to inform about Pakistan’s misadventures on the intervening night of May 7/8 and how they were thwarted by Indian defence system.

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SC flags vacancies in HCs, prods Govt to clear names for judges' appointment

OBSERVING Indian high courts have more than 7 lakh criminal appeals pending, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to expeditiously clear names for judges' appointments to mitigate issues of vacancies and pendency.

1 min

India believes in global peace: Vice President Dhankhar

VICE President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said India has always believed in global peace, fraternity and welfare, and noted that in a multi-polar world, alliances keep shifting.

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Leaves cancelled, schools shut as Punjab and Rajasthan go on alert post 'Operation Sindoor'

RAJASTHAN and Punjab are in full alert mode with schools closed in border districts and leave of all police personnel and administration officials cancelled, officials said on Thursday, a day after India struck terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

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EAM discusses India's firm stand on countering terror with Saudi Arabia Minister

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar conveyed India's steadfast stance in combating terrorism during a meeting with Adel Aljubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

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President Murmu thanks Iran for solidarity post Pahalgam terrorist attack

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday thanked Iran for its message of solidarity and compassion following the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

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Abdul Rauf Azhar, JeM founder's brother, killed in Op Sindoor: BJP

THE BJP claimed on Thursday that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar, wanted in a string of terror attacks in India including the one on Parliament, was killed in the Indian strikes under Operation Sindoor.

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Bharat Forge 04 net profit falls 11.6 pc, revenue drops

AUTO components major Bharat Forge on Thursday reported a weak set of numbers for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25, with both net profit and revenue registering year-onyear (YoY) decline

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ArcelorMittal begins clean energy supply from 1-GW Andhra project to AMNS India

GLOBAL steel and mining giant ArcelorMittal has started supplying clean energy to AMNS India in Gujarat from its 1-gigawatt (GW) solar and wind project located in Andhra Pradesh.

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FTA to double India's market share in UK's garment imports: Report

INDIA is expected to double its market share from 6 per to 12 per cent in the UK’s ready-made garments imports following the free trade agreement, translating into an incremental annual export opportunity of around $1.1-1.2 billion in the near to medium term, according to a CareEdge Ratings report released on Thursday.

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Stock markets fall in volatile trade on rising India-Pak tensions

BENCHMARK Sensex declined by nearly 412 points in a volatile session on Thursday due to selling in banking, FMCG and auto shares triggered by escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

1 min

LG Electronics begins construction on ₹5,000-cr mfg unit in Andhra Pradesh

LG Electronics on Thursday began the construction work on its Rs 5,000-crore home appliance factory here -- its third plant in India, as part of a broader push to strengthen its presence in one of the world's fastest-growing consumer markets.

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Reliance withdraws Operation Sindoor trademark application, says it was filed inadvertently

RELIANCE Industries Ltd has withdrawn its trademark application for the term ‘Operation Sindoor' - the codename for India's military strikes in Pakistan - stating that it was inadvertently filed by a junior employee without authorisation.

1 min

Gadkari calls for biofuel revolution to cut imports, boost rural economy

UNION Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday advocated for a nation-wide biofuel revolution, calling it a \"once-in-a-century opportunity\" to transform India's rural economy, reduce its massive fossil fuel imports and tackle air pollution.

1 min

India pharma market sees 7.8 pc revenue growth in April: Report

INDIA’S pharmaceutical market (IPM) continues its growth in April with 7.8 per cent year-on-year (yoy) in revenue, according to a report on Thursday.

1 min

REC's Q4 net profit rises to ₹4,236 cr

NEW DELHI: GOVERNMENT-OWNED Navratna

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Govt ropes in Hafele India to boost local startups, MSMEs

THE Centre’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Hafele India Pvt Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen India’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem by empowering product startups, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

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Marriage of 1,119 couples solemnised under CM Kanyadan Yojana in Sagar

MADHYA Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday virtually participated in a massive marriage event organised in Sagar district and extended his blessings to the newlywed couples for their happy married life.

1 min

Pawar NCP faction gets jolt as 7 Thane ex-corporators join Shinde Sena ahead of local body polls

THE Sharad Pawar-led NCP on Thursday received a major jolt after seven former corporators of the Thane Municipal Corporation quit the party and joined Shiv Sena in the presence of the party's chief leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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Telangana Govt committed to implement welfare schemes despite financial distress, says Deputy CM

TELANGANA Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Thursday that the state government is committed to implementing welfare schemes despite financial distress.

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Pak will split into five pieces and disintegrate: RSS leader

SENIOR Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Thursday said people feel that Pakistan, which has been witnessing violence and bloodshed since its birth, will get split into five pieces and disintegrate.

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Palaniswami slams DMK Govt on law, order; accuses it of failing people of TN

AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) launched a scathing attack on the DMK government on Thursday, accusing it of failing on multiple fronts as it completed four years in office.

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History will record PM Modi's leadership in glowing terms: Deve Gowda on Op Sindoor

Deve Gowda on Op Sindoor

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Maha pitches for hike in tax revenue devolution to 50 pc

THE Maharashtra government on Thursday made a strong pitch before the visiting 16th Finance Commission, led by Arvind Panagariya, to enhance the tax revenue devolution from 41 per cent to 50 per cent of the divisible pool.

1 min

BJP Govt dismantled contract cheating system in UP, says CM

UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused previous state governments of neglecting the education sector, and said before 2017, the state's secondary education board was facing an “existential crisis\", while basic education had nearly collapsed.

1 min

70-yr-old woman passes Class 12 exams, fulfilling lifelong dream in TN

IN an inspiring story from Coimbatore, 70-year-old Raani has successfully cleared the Tamil Nadu Class 12 board examinations, proving that age is no barrier to learning or achieving.

1 min

2 revenue officials held in Raigad dist for accepting bribes

TWO revenue department officials from Maharashtra's Raigad district have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes to update land records, an Anti-Corruption Bureau official said on Thursday.

1 min

Akhilesh terms Adityanath Govt ‘inefficient and corrupt’, questions Uttar Pradesh's trillion-dollar dream

SAMAJWADI Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Yogi Adityanath-led — government on Thursday calling it \"unproductive and incompetent\".

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Rain, thunderstorm likely in Delhi today: IMD

RAIN accompanied with thunderstorm is likely in the national capital on Friday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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Remedial classes to be held in Delhi govt schools during summer vacation

THE Directorate of Education (DoE) has announced that remedial classes will be held for students of Classes IX, X and XII in all government schools during the summer vacation.

1 min

Delhi government to set up free computer labs in 100 schools

THE Delhi government has identified 100 government schools where it will set up computer labs free of cost.

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Nearly half of Delhi MLAs spent less than 50 pc of poll expense limit: ADR

OF the 69 Delhi MLAs whose records were analysed, 31 (45 per cent) have declared election expenses amounting to less than 50 per cent of the permissible limit in their respective constituencies, according to poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

1 min

MCD, other officers to act against noise pollution in Delhi: Environment Minister

ENVIRONMENT Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday said in a significant step to curb noise pollution in the national capital, for the first time, the Delhi government has empowered officers from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and other key departments to take direct action against violators.

1 min

Transport dept identifies 50K sq ft advertisement space for DTC’s revenue generation

WITH an aim to boost the Delhi Transport Corporation's (DTC's) revenue generation, the Transport Department has identified around 50,000 square feet of advertising space, said officials on Thursday.

1 min

Geological Survey of India trashes AAP govt allegation on potash exploration in Punjab

THE Geological Survey of India (GSI) on Thursday strongly refuted the claim made by the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab that the Centre was discriminating against the state in the exploration for potash.

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Social media posts row: TMC’s Mahua Moitra moves Delhi HC against BJP’s Nishikant Dubey

LOK Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court against the alleged defamatory social media posts of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai targeting her.

1 min

Completely disconnected with Umar Khalid: Sharjeel Imam tells Delhi HC

ACTIVIST Sharjeel Imam, accused in a February 2020 riots case, on Thursday argued in the Delhi High Court that he was \"completely disconnected\" with the place, time and co-accused, including Umar Khalid.

1 min

Delhi govt plans to sponsor Ayurveda start-ups, host global summit: Rekha

DELHI government is planning to host a global Ayurveda summit and provide support to start-ups focused on the age-old Indian medicinal system, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday.

1 min

UK Parliament debates India-Pak conflict, appeals for de-escalation

THE rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and Op Sindoor targeting terror camps in PoK was debated at length in the British Parliament, with members across parties appealing for UK efforts to aid de-escalation in the region.

1 min

Russia attacks Ukraine on the first day of self-declared ceasefire, killing 1 person

RUSSIA struck northeastern Ukraine on Thursday in the opening hours of a 72-hour ceasefire called by Russian President Vladimir Putin, killing one person, Ukrainian officials said.

1 min

Support Indian govt's pursuit of justice: Risch

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator Jim Risch has voiced support for India's efforts to bring the Pahalgam attackers to justice but expressed concern over the escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

1 min

Greece, Egypt forge strategic agreement with focus on regional stability, migration

GREECE and Egypt have signed a strategic partnership agreement, with a focus on migration cooperation.

1 min

North Korea fired several missiles toward its eastern waters, says South Korea

NORTH Korea on Thursday fired various types of short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea, South Korea's military said, adding to a run in military displays that raised animosities in the region.

1 min

US and UK expected to announce a trade deal that Trump says will cement their relationship

THE United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal on Thursday that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and deliver a political victory for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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UNGA chief urges restraint as India, Pakistan tensions escalate

CONCERNED over the “escalating hostilities” between India and Pakistan, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Philemon Yang on Thursday urged the neighbours to exercise restraint and initiate steps to defuse the tension.

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Pak army says 4 soldiers injured in drone attack, claims it hit several UAVs launched by India

THE Pakistan Army on Thursday said its four soldiers were injured in a drone attack and claimed that armed forces shot down several UAVs launched by India, as tension continued between the neighbours.

1 min

Pakistan's cricket schedule takes a hit amid Indian military strikes

A Pakistan Super League (PSL) match was rescheduled, foreign players participating in the event weighed their options, while the PCB went into a huddle on whether to continue with it at all as the country's cricket schedule went haywire following India's military strikes across cities here.

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May 11 IPL fixture in Dharamsala moved to Ahmedabad

THE IPL match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, scheduled for May 11 in Dharamsala, has been shifted to Ahmedabad owing to the closure of the hill town's airport in the wake of military action against terror infrastructure in Pakistan.

1 min

Very few in India played cricket like Rohit: Kapil

VERY few in India can claim to have played cricket and captained the national team like Rohit Sharma, said legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev after the batting maestro announced his retirement from the Test format with immediate effect.

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I'll remember forever things I've learnt from Rohit Sharma: Gill

INDIA opener and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill on Thursday said he will forever remember the lessons that he learnt from Rohit Sharma who has announced retirement from Test cricket.

1 min

Barcelona must regroup after Inter loss to face Real Madrid in crucial La Liga clasico

BARCELONA must recover from its painful Champions League exit in time to face Real Madrid on Sunday with the La Liga title on the line.

1 min

Compound archers Madhura, Rishabh in semis; recurve teams bow out in Shanghai World Cup

INDIAN compound archers continued their strong run at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 with Rishabh Yadav and Madhura Dhamangaonkar entering the individual semifinals, even as the recurve teams crashed out of medal contention here on Thursday.

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Red-hot RCB aim to seal play-off spot against under-pressure LSG

ROYAL Challengers Bengaluru would look to secure play-off qualification while the struggling Lucknow Super Giants will aim to stay alive in the tournament when the two sides clash in the Indian Premier League here on Friday.