Paris: Olympic medal-winning Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra clinched his first Diamond League title in two years, upstaging German rival Julian Weber without having to hit the 90m mark in a strong field here. The 27-year-old Chopra won the title late on Friday night with his first round throw of 88.16m in a star-studded…
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has bemoaned that he won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for “stopping” the war between India and Pakistan or for his efforts in the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Iran conflicts. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday, Trump said, “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize,…
Visakhapatam (Andhra Pradesh): Yoga leads people on a journey towards oneness with the world while the International Yoga Day marks the beginning of the ancient practice for humanity, where inner peace becomes global policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Addressing the 11th International Yoga day participants here, Modi said when India proposed June…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said that Operation Sindoor proves India is safe under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Majhi was addressing a function organised to celebrate the first anniversary of Odisha’s maiden BJP government. Showering praises on PM Modi, who was also present on the dais, Majhi said,…
New Delhi: Iran expects India and other like-minded nations to condemn Israeli “military aggression” against it as such actions are a “breach” of international law, a senior Iranian diplomat said on Friday. Mohammad Javad Hosseini, the deputy chief of mission at the Iranian embassy, also hoped that Pakistan would not do anything that would harm…
New Delhi: Nuclear powers around the world, while possessing significant military might, do not pose the same threat as Iran does due to their lack of aggressive policies and extreme ideologies, Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar said on Friday. He also called on Iran to abandon its nuclear program and said “Israel hasn’t threatened any country…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of deliberately keeping tribal communities underdeveloped and branding their regions as “red corridor” for political gains. Addressing a public meeting to mark the first anniversary of Odisha’s BJP government, Modi said the saffron party has fulfilled the long-awaited demands…
Leeds: India bossed the opening day on their tour to England as Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant piled up some big runs to take the visitors to 359/3 at Leeds on Friday, June 20. Newly-appointed captain Gill walked back unbeaten on 127 with vice-captain Pant going unscathed on 65, with India taking control…
Reviving Hyderabad Cricket: A One-Man Crusade Against A Rotten Empire Interestingly, some episodes in this series have featured cricketers whose involvement in the murky politics of the state cricket association—through lobbying, backroom deals, and profiteering—may have upset many. Their actions arguably contributed to the decline of the game. Yet, my decision to feature them was…
In an era where global diplomacy is defined by urgency, unpredictability, and shifting power centers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a beacon of purposeful leadership and statesmanship. The recent G7 Summit was not just another multilateral engagement; it was yet another reminder that India, under Modi ji’s stewardship, is not a bystander but…
