Captaincy storm in Pakistan: Shahid Afridi demands ‘aggressive’ leader, backs Fakhar Zaman for top job | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s early exit from the Super Eights at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has reignited debate over the team’s leadership, with former captain Shahid Afridi offering a sharp assessment of all-rounder Shadab Khan amid speculation about a potential change at the top.Having failed to reach the semifinals of an ICC event for…

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S-400, Akash, Sukhoi: Op Sindoor blueprint on display at Vayu Shakti as India reinforces aerial defence against China, Pakistan

In the vast expanse of the Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range in Rajasthan’s Thar desert, the Indian Air Force (IAF) turned the spotlight on its expanding combat architecture during Vayu Shakti-2026. Held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, defence minister Rajnath Singh, and senior military leadership, the exercise was more than a ceremonial show of firepower….

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Grains for all: UP boosts food security with tech, nutrition and robust procurement systems | India News

Uttar Pradesh is ramping up efforts to strengthen food security in the state while ensuring farmers are paid promptly for their produce. Government data shows a combination of technology-driven distribution, nutritional support, and direct procurement is being used to reach millions of beneficiaries across the state.The Public Distribution System (PDS) remains central to the state’s…

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‘Not about democracy building’: What are America’s objectives in Iran? US general expects ‘more losses’

The United States has clarified its objectives in the ongoing military operations against Iran, stressing that the campaign is not a nation-building effort like the Iraq war, and warning that more US casualties should be anticipated.Speaking at a Pentagon briefing on Monday, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said, operations in Iran are not Iraq and…

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Nearly 10m Indians in danger: How a wider Gulf conflict will hit close to home | India News

Nearly 10 million Indians living across West Asia could face heightened risk as tensions escalate following the US-Israel military operation against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in West Asia as a “matter of grave concern” and reiterated that India supports dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes. The ministry…

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