Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about USD 1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) here said. “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the approval of a USD 1bn dollar instalment for Pakistan by the IMF and the failure…
New Delhi: India on Friday night repelled fresh drone attacks from Pakistan at 26 locations in the country’s north and west, including Srinagar airport, as it accused Islamabad of using its civilian planes as a shield for its aerial strikes endangering their flights. As Pakistan targeted several cities for the third consecutive night, this time…
By all accounts, India is scripting one of the most remarkable economic growth stories of the 21st century. According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) April data, India is on the verge of overtaking Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2025, with a nominal GDP of $4.187 trillion—just a hair’s breadth ahead of…
MS Shanker A Spinner’s Straight Talk: Venkatapathy Raju on HCA’s Decline and the Way Forward In my continuing series on the downfall—and the much-needed revival—of Hyderabad cricket, I’ve spoken to several former players and insiders. Each has offered a distinct insight into the rot that has gripped the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). But none have…
India destroyed 9 terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor, including the headquarters of major terrorist organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The Indian Army penetrated 100 kilometers into Pakistan and carried out precise airstrikes on terrorist bases. Also, the Indian Air Defense System shot down Pakistan’s F-16 aircraft. This operation proved that India…
“When water also becomes a weapon: India’s unity robbed” Today, India is grappling with internal disintegration more than external attacks. Be it the Punjab-Haryana water dispute or the Pahalgam terror attack—an invisible ideological war is hidden behind every crisis. A third front has emerged within the country in the name of caste, religion, language, region,…
Amidst the swiftness of consciousness, the tempestuous nature of the monkey in Hanuman was subdued by intellect and wisdom. A fleeting thought arose—how could the chaste scion of virtue, Janaka’s daughter, repose in ease amidst the enemy’s harem, adorned with embellishments? Her very breath was Rama, whose pulse was her own. How could she dilute…
Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy Devalayam is located at Ghasmandi Road near Secunderabad Railway Station in Telangana. A prominent feature of the temple is the swayambhu (self-manifested) idol of Lord Hanuman that emerged from a natural rock. The temple showcases traditional South Indian architectural elements. The sanctum sanctorum houses the self-manifested (swayambhu) idol of Lord Hanuman, which…
New Delhi: India on Friday said Pakistan launched between 300 and 400 Turkish drones across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek in its failed attempt to target Indian military installations on Thursday night, and also accused that country of using its civilian planes as a “shield” for its aerial attacks, endangering the flights. As…
New Delhi: (May 9) Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, was taken to the Tihar Jail here amid heavy security on Friday evening, jail sources said. Earlier in the day, a Delhi court remanded Rana in judicial custody after he was produced before special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Judge Chander…
