Washington/Tehran/Tel Aviv: President Donald Trump has announced that the “12-day war” between Israel and Iran was expected to conclude with a ceasefire, presenting the development as proof that his decision to order a major US airstrike on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend had paid off. “It has been fully agreed by and between…
Doha: In a remarkable turn of events late Monday night, what initially seemed like the spark of an all-out Middle Eastern war has instead turned into a showcase of backchannel diplomacy, strategic restraint, and a surprising call for peace from all sides. The crisis began when Iran launched six missiles at the Al Udeid Air…
New Delhi: Air India announced on Monday that it has ceased all operations in the Middle East with immediate effect following the missile attack at a US airbase in Qatar by Iran. The airline added that its operations from the East Coast of North America and Europe is also being stopped until further notice. The Tata-owned…
New Delhi: Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi died at the age of 77 due to cardiac arrest in London on Monday. Doshi played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs for India from 1979 to 1983. He picked 114 wickets in Tests and 22 scalps in the limited-overs format. Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi,…
New Delhi: In an oblique reference to Pakistan’s support to cross-border terrorist activities, NSA Ajit Doval on Monday emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms for regional peace and stability during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Doval’s call for countering terrorism comes nearly a month-and-a-half after India…
Doha: The Indian Embassy in Qatar issued an advisory on Monday, urging caution and advising Indian nationals to stay indoors after Iran launched strikes on a US airbase in the country. According to media reports, Iran used several missiles to attack the US’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. “Given the ongoing situation, the Indian…
Leeds: India opener KL Rahul has asserted that the visitors will give themselves the “best chance” to dismiss the England batting lineup and take a 1-0 lead in the series when the final day’s play in the first Test resumes here on Tuesday. The Headingley Test was interestingly poised on Monday with India setting the…
Leeds: KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant struck fine centuries before India were all out for 364 in their second innings on the fourth day of the first Test against England here on Monday. England, requiring 371 to win the series opener, were 21 without loss at stumps, needing another 350 runs to take the lead…
The noble son of King Dasaratha, Prince Rama—radiant in virtue and resplendent in might—stood poised upon the precipice of destiny. With the keen insight of a sage and the boldness of a warrior, he pondered deeply the labyrinthine intricacies of invading Lanka and confronting the nether world of rakshasas. He marvelled not only at the…
Lohgarh Gate Ganesh Mandir is located in the old part of Amritsar city, Punjab. The temple is believed to be around 700 years old, making it one of the oldest Ganesha temples in Punjab. It is locally known as “Prachin Mandir Shree Ganesh”. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Lord Ganesha, also known…
