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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio; US diplomat to visit India next month

Washington:  India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had a “productive” meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to visit India next month. Misri, who is on a three-day visit here, met Rubio at the White House. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relationships, especially trade, critical minerals, defence, and the Quad. “Welcome to…

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Israel

Israel denounces Pak Defence Minister Khwaja Asif for “outrageous” comments

Jerusalem:  In a strong denunciation of “outrageous” remarks made by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Israel has raised doubts about its role as a “neutral arbiter”. “Pakistan Defence Minister’s call for Israel’s annihilation is outrageous,” the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a post on X. “This is not a statement that can be tolerated…

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LSG beat KKR by 3 wickets

Kolkata:  Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33 balls), skipper Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24 balls), Rovman Powell (39 not out off 24 balls) and Cameron Green (32…

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Ravi

‘Ravi Shastri Stand’ unveiled at Wankhede; Edulji, Solkar, Sardesai too honoured

Mumbai:  A stand named after former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday as the Mumbai Cricket Association honoured its greats, including former women’s captain Diana Edulji, Eknath Solkar and Dilip Saredesai. The Level 1 stand below the Press Box was named the ‘Ravi Shastri Stand’, honouring his contribution…

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Assembly polls: Assam, P’cherry see record voter turnout; Kerala surpasses ’21 polling percentage

Thiruvananthapuram/Guwahati:  Assam registered a record voter turnout of over 85.64 per cent while Kerala witnessed an impressive polling with more than 78 per cent in the assembly elections on Thursday, according to the latest Election Commission figures, as the ruling dispensations in the two states eye a third consecutive term in power. Puducherry, a small…

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