China calls for ‘swift and fair investigation’ into Pahalgam attack

Beijing:  China has called for a “swift and fair investigation” into the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed support for its all-weather ally Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests amid Islamabad’s rising tensions with India. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister…

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RCB beat DC by six wickets in IPL

New Delhi: Krunal Pandya blasted a 47-ball 73 not out as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets in their IPL match here on Sunday. Put in to bat, KL Rahul top-scored with a 39-ball 41, but DC lost wickets in regular intervals before Tristan Stubbs’ 18-ball 34 lifted them to a competitive…

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Amid India-Pak tensions, Indian Navy demonstrates readiness for long-range ‘offensive’ strikes

New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Sunday said its warships have successfully carried out multiple anti-ship firings, revalidating their readiness for long-range precision “offensive” strikes. The demonstration of the Navy’s combat prowess came amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan over the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Citing “cross-border linkages” to the…

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Columnist-Dr. R K Chadha

The art of war: Modi’s style

The response of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to teach Pakistan a lesson is a deviation from his direct-action approach of “Gar mein gus ke mare gein”.  This time he has changed his strategy that combines the virtues of both Chanakya and Sun Tzu.   The former was a scholar, philosopher, and a royal advisor to Chandragupta…

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