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PM Modi, Brazil’s president Lula (File photos) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Brazil’s president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over phone.The prime minister said close cooperation was essential to advance the shared interests of the Global South and added that he looked forward to welcoming the Brazilian president to India…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha and India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan have once again taken a swipe at India, this time through a promotional video released ahead of their upcoming T20I series against Australia, subtly revisiting the much-debated ‘handshake’ controversy. The reference stems from events following the Pahalgam terror attacks, after which Indian…
Bokaro: The owner of a coal processing plant and her son were shot at by unidentified assailants while on their way home on Wednesday night. The incident took place near Upperghat under the Pek Narayanpur police station limits, nearly 45 kilometres from here. The mother and her son, Shiva Kumari (55) and Shivam Kumar, escaped…
India remains deeply engaged on global trade issues, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday signalling confidence after US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about trade deal with New Delhi.Vaishnaw, who is in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, said Trump’s comment is very encouraging. “Given India’s position and deep engagement on…
Pakistan cricket team (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have expressed disappointment over the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to proceed with Bangladesh’s matches in India for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, but sources have made it clear that withdrawing from the tournament is not under consideration. The ICC’s rejection of Bangladesh’s request to relocate…
RCB’s Virat Kohli with IPL trophy NEW DELHI: Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said he plans to submit a “strong and competitive bid” to acquire Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) over the coming months.Poonawalla made the announcement in a post on X, stating his intent to enter…
Philadelphia students graduate without tests: Rising diplomas, uncertain college and career readiness Philadelphia’s public schools are undergoing a quiet but consequential recalibration of what it means to finish high school. Three years after Pennsylvania dismantled the Keystone Exams as a mandatory gateway to graduation, a growing number of students are earning diplomas without ever passing…
Deepika Padukone’s call for an 8-hour work shift has once again pushed the spotlight on long and exhausting work hours in the entertainment industry. As opinions remain divided, veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal has spoken candidly about how the culture of extended shifts has taken a toll on actors, especially those without star power. ‘We worked…
When David Beckham once said, “Let your children make mistakes,” it sounded calm and wise. Today, that line carries more weight. With the Beckham family facing a very public rift involving their eldest son, Brooklyn, the statement feels less like a quote and more like a window into modern parenting. It raises a hard truth….
As we commemorate Sushant Singh Rajput’s birth anniversary, Manoj Bajpayee reflected on their enduring friendship, offering heartfelt insights. He recalled encouraging Sushant to cultivate resilience amidst the cutthroat nature of Bollywood. Bajpayee passionately defended the late star’s reputation, emphasizing his profound intelligence and inquisitive nature, spanning topics from science to spirituality. Today marks the birth…
