New Delhi: The United States is once again walking a familiar diplomatic tightrope — seeking to expand its strategic partnership with Pakistan without unsettling its long and “deep” relationship with India. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the ASEAN Summit, made a concerted effort to allay concerns…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for an early review of the India-ASEAN free trade pact and said the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides is emerging as a powerful foundation for global stability in an era of uncertainties. In a virtual address at the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)…
Peshawar: Pakistan security forces gunned down 25 terrorists, including four suicide bombers, while preventing two major infiltration attempts from neighbouring Afghanistan in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. Five security personnel were also killed in clashes with the terrorists, the media wing said in a statement. The security forces seized…
Navi Mumbai: Incessant rains forced the abandonment of India’s match against Bangladesh but the hosts suffered a major injury scare as opener Pratika Rawal hurt her ankle and knee while fielding in an inconsequential Women’s World Cup match here on Sunday. In a rain-truncated 27 overs per-side contest, India were 57 for no loss in…
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday drove down to the residence of Union minister Chirag Paswan to partake ‘kharna prasad’, which devotees consume before embarking on a grueling 36-hour-long fast as part of Chhath Puja. Pictures of the JD(U) supremo at his Shri Krishna Puri residence in Patna were shared on social media…
Agni, having enriched Arjuna and Krishna with his boundless favour, now unfurled himself into a blazing inferno and swept upon the Khandava forest. The roar of his flames rose like the crash of Mount Meru shattered into dust. At the forest’s edge Arjuna stood with the Gandeeva, his celestial bow strung and ready; at the…
Velayuthaswamy Kanakagiri Temple, also known as the Kanagagiri Murugan Temple, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, situated in the serene hills of Kanagagiri, near Kakapalayam in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Murugan, also known as Velayuthaswamy, depicted with his divine spear (Vel) and…
New Delhi: The India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is emerging as a powerful foundation for global stability and growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. In a virtual address at the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) annual summit, Modi also said that the grouping is a key pillar of New Delhi’s Act East Policy….
Visakhapatnam: England rode on their spinners’ fine effort to register a dominating eight-wicket win over New Zealand in their final group match of the Women’s World Cup here on Sunday. It was the final ODI appearance of New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, and there was no fairytale ending as her side could only last 38.2…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath puja and said that festivals have become more vibrant this year due to the success of Operation Sindoor and steps taken to eradicate the Maoist menace. In his 127th edition of his monthly radio address, Mann ki Baat, the prime…
