‘I would give him the freedom’: Sachin Tendulkar backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for Test cricket challenge | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: With his powerful strokeplay, ability to thrive under pressure, and knack for taking apart some of the world’s best bowlers, young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned praise from all quarters, including legendary Sachin Tendulkar.Tendulkar described Sooryavanshi as “truly special” and said he would love to see the…

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In outreach to Bangladesh PM, India hails his father’s 1971 address

Former Bangladesh President Zia-ur-Rahman DHAKA: India on Saturday recalled the historic radio broadcast of former Bangladesh President Zia-ur-Rahman, in which he, invoking Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, proclaimed the country’s independence and called upon the people to resist the Pakistan army amid a military crackdown marked by widespread killings and mass atrocities.On the occasion of Zia’s…

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Submarine deal with Germany in a few months with tech transfer; Navy delivered blow to Pak’s economy during Op Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who led the Indian Navy during Op Sindoor and spearheaded operations to safeguard India’s energy vessels during the Gulf conflict, is also credited with the Navy’s technological transformation, fleet modernisation and unprecedented maritime operations. On the eve of his completion of his over two-year term as 26th Chief of Naval Staff…

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80 lakh women removed from Ladki Bahin scheme as e-KYC deadline ends; govt rules out new enrolments | Pune News

PUNE: Amid mounting speculation over the future of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, state government sources told TOI that while the flagship welfare scheme will continue, there are no plans to extend the e-KYC deadline or admit new beneficiaries at this stage.Following a rigorous verification exercise, the number of beneficiaries has seen a sharp…

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US says it is ‘more than capable’ of resuming war with Iran as talks remain unresolved

Defence secretary Pete Hegseth (file photo) The United States on Saturday warned that it remains prepared to resume military operations against Iran if necessary, as President Donald Trump reiterated that any agreement with Tehran must meet key US conditions, including a permanent end to Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions.According to US officials cited by AFP, a…

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Ebola Outbreak: ‘We’re with you’: WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens

File photo: World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Picture credit: AP) World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged stronger international support to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that delays in response and mistrust within communities are hampering efforts to control the virus.Tedros made the…

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