New Delhi: India no longer has the appetite to take the first step in normalising ties with Pakistan after repeated betrayals, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Tuesday, urging Islamabad to demonstrate sincerity by dismantling terror networks operating from its soil. He was speaking at the launch of the book “Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today?”,…
New Delhi: The government is set to refer its three big-ticket anti-corruption draft laws that also have provisions for the removal of a prime minister and chief ministers arrested on serious criminal charges, to the joint committee of both Houses of Parliament. Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the three draft laws —…
New Delhi: In a major thaw in their frosty ties, India and China on Tuesday unveiled a series of measures for a “stable, cooperative and forward-looking” relationship that included jointly maintaining peace along the frontier, reopening border trade, promoting investment flows, and resuming direct flight connectivity at the earliest. The announcements aimed at realising the…
The Indian selectors have announced the squad for next month’s T20 Asia Cup, but the tournament itself remains under a cloud. After the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent tourists at the hands of Pakistan-backed militants, there is growing public outrage demanding that India reconsider playing with Pakistan. The government has yet to…
The murmurs stir in the shadowed hollows of Lanka. “’Tis the demoness, Surpanakha,” the whispers say, “She who sowed the seed of ruin.” By her goading, Ravana stirred enmity with Rama—and thus summoned the destruction of his house. The valour of Rama is sung in many tongues; yet our king, unprovoked, dared awaken his wrath….
Abhaya Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, also known as Sri Vajrakshetra, is situated in Thyagarajanagar, Bengaluru.The temple is believed to be approximately 80 years old, having been built in the mid-20th century. Over the decades, it has grown into a popular place of worship. Residents consider the temple a guardian of the locality, believing that Lord Narasimha’s…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked what is wrong if the president herself seeks views through a presidential reference on whether fixed timelines can be imposed on governors and the president for acting on bills passed by state legislatures. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai…
Mumbai: Shubman Gill’s return to India’s T20 squad, that too as vice-captain, has sent a clear message to current leader Suryakumar Yadav. The much younger Gill, who exceeded expectations in his debut series as Test captain, will eventually take over from Suryakumar, but that transition could take place sooner if the latter has another middling…
New Delhi: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the Asia Cup squad, terming it “sad” and “unfair” while also questioning the logic behind leaving out opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The BCCI has named a 15-member India squad for the continental tournament beginning September 9 in the UAE. “Selection…
Mumbai: India’s announcement of its Asia Cup 2025 squad has sparked intense debate, not only for the strength of its core group but also for the shock exclusion of several star performers who were widely expected to feature prominently. While Test captain Shubman Gill was appointed T20 vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel as deputy to skipper…
