‘Setback for Indian huglomacy’: Congress blames PM Modi for Trump’s support to Pakistan amid conflict with Afghanistan | India News

Jairam Ramesh (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s leadership amid the ongoing conflict between Islamabad and the Taliban.Reacting to Trump’s remarks praising Pakistan’s leadership, Ramesh took to X to express his disapproval. Donald Trump Praises Sharif, Munir Amid Af-Pak…

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‘If Mike Hesson stays, Shadab Khan will be captain’: Shahid Afridi’s big claim | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes Shadab Khan is the frontrunner to take over the national side if Mike Hesson continues as head coach. With Pakistan’s campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 hanging in the balance, discussions have already intensified over who could replace current skipper Salman Ali…

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Israel attacks Iran: Explosions heard in central Tehran, sirens in Tel Aviv – what we know so far

Israel on Saturday launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, with defence minister Israel Katz declaring a nationwide state of emergency.“The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Defence minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country,” a ministry statement said.An explosion was reported near the…

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Major boost to India’s healthcare: PM Modi rolls out nationwide HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls | India News

PM Narendra Modi launches HPV vaccination drive NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme, targeting girls aged 14 years across all States and Union Territories. The initiative was launched during his visit to Ajmer, Rajasthan. It aims at preventing cervical cancer and is part of the…

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Will England drop Jos Buttler for the semi-final? Harry Brook issues defiant message | Cricket News

Jos Buttler of England (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) The T20 World Cup 2026 has been a campaign to forget so far for England’s senior batter Jos Buttler. The experienced right-hander has accumulated only 62 runs across seven innings, including five consecutive single-digit scores. He began the tournament with 26 against Nepal and 21 versus…

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‘Rare moment’: Harvard University apologises over ‘insensitive image’ for Sanskrit course

Harvard University (AP image) Harvard University has issued an apology after a social media post by its Department of South Asian Studies featuring artwork related to its Sanskrit programme sparked allegations of insensitivity and bias online.The controversy began after an image used to represent Harvard’s Elementary Sanskrit course drew criticism on social media. The Coalition…

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India closely monitoring Af-Pak escalation; backs Taliban but wary of full-blown conflict | India News

India was closely monitoring the situation as Afghanistan and Pakistan seemed poised for a dangerous escalation, with Islamabad declaring that the two countries were in an “open war” following Pakistan’s airstrikes on “terrorist hideouts” in Afghanistan and the latter’s retaliatory action. Unconfirmed reports said that senior Taliban leaders were killed in Pakistan’s latest air assaults…

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Assam polls: Congress finalises candidates for 40 seats; Gaurav Gogoi likely to contest from Jorhat | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader and party’s deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi is likely to contest the upcoming Assam assembly election from Jorhat constituency, news agency ANI reported, citing party sources.This comes as the grand-old-party finalised candidates for as many as 40 seats during the Central Election Committee meeting held on Friday. “Congress will…

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