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NEW DELHI: India stepped up its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan on Thursday, briefing foreign envoys, including the Chinese ambassador, about the cross-border linkages of the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack. In addition to the spate of measures it announced on Wednesday to block all contacts with Pakistan, the govt also asked all Pakistanis in India…

DEHRADUN: Six Kashmiri students sat outside the locked doors of Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun, under dim floodlights and the half-watch of two security guards in the quiet hours before dawn on Thursday. They had arrived around 3:30am, fleeing their hostel in panic after watching a video in which a man warned that all Kashmiri…

Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Massive landslides have struck Munshithang on the Lachen–Chungthang road and Lema/Bob on the Lachung–Chungthang road on late Thursday, disrupting travel routes in North Sikkim. The region has been witnessing continuous rainfall, raising concerns over road safety and accessibility.While the route to Chungthang remains technically open, authorities have advised that it…

NEW DELHI: Cricket and entertainment often go hand in hand, and the IPL never fails to deliver its share of quirky moments. During the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, an on-field umpire had what appeared to be a classic brainfade.The incident occurred in…

Yashasvi Jaiswal (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals are redefining Powerplay batting in IPL 2025, and they’re doing it with brute force. The 2008 champions have turned the first six overs into their personal six-hitting zone, smashing a staggering 37 sixes — the most by any team this season. It’s a clear reflection of their…

Sunil Gavaskar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar strongly condemned the masterminds behind the deadly Pahalgam terror attack during a live broadcast ahead of the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Known for his candid commentary, Gavaskar appeared visibly upset…

Captain Sanju Samson and coach Rahul Dravid (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals fans received an update on Sanju Samson’s fitness ahead of their clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Stand-in skipper Riyan Parag revealed that the franchise’s long‑serving captain‑keeper is edging toward a full return.“It’s back to our…

Skoda Auto India recently launched the next-generation Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market. The SUV in its second generation features an updated design, improved dynamics, a new interior layout, additional features, added safety and a lot more. The bookings for the new SUV are underway, interested customers can book it online or by visiting…

India could become the first country to strike a bilateral trade deal with the United States under President Donald Trump’s push for “reciprocal” tariffs, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said.Speaking to a group of reporters in Washington on Wednesday, Bessent suggested that negotiations with India were “very close” to a breakthrough, reaching a successful conclusion…

MG Hector with E20 compliance launched at Rs 13.99 lakh. JSW MG Motor India has launched the updated, E20-compliant version of its popular Hector SUV, with prices starting from Rs 13.99 lakh, ex-showroom. This move comes in compliance with the government’s mandate that all petrol-powered vehicles manufactured after April 1, 2025, must support E20 fuel…