UNITED NATIONS — India slammed Pakistan at the UN, saying the country continues to illegally occupy the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which it must vacate. These remarks were made on Monday by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish during remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Advancing Adaptability in […]
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BCCI lifts saliva ban in IPL after getting captains’ thumbs up
NEW DELHI — The BCCI on Thursday lifted the ban on use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League after majority of captains agreed to its proposal. The decision was taken at the captains’ meeting in Mumbai. “The saliva ban has been lifted. Majority of captains were in favour of the […]
Team India to get ₹58 crore cash reward from BCCI for Champions Trophy victory
NEW DELHI — The BCCI on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for the Indian cricket team that won the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final to grab their third Champions Trophy title. The financial windfall will […]
Pakistan terms PM Modi’s remarks on J&K as “misleading and one-sided”
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Monday rejected as “misleading and one-sided” the remarks made on Jammu and Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a podcast. The Indian leader said during the interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman on Sunday that “every attempt to foster peace with Pakistan was met with hostility and betrayal” and that […]
Jio announces 90-day free JioHotstar subscription ahead of IPL season
NEW DELHI — With the IPL season up ahead, Jio has announced a 90-day free JioHotstar subscription for existing and new Jio SIM customers who opt for or recharge with a plan of Rs 299 or above. Existing Jio SIM users recharging with Rs 299 (1.5GB/day or more) or above plan between now and March […]
India slams Pakistan for ‘unjustified’ reference to Jammu and Kashmir in UNGA
UNITED NATIONS — India has slammed Pakistan for its “unjustified” reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the UN General Assembly, with New Delhi asserting that such remarks will neither validate the country’s claim nor justify its practice of cross-border terrorism. “As is their habit, the former foreign secretary of Pakistan today has made an unjustified […]
‘Bigots’ have converted Holi celebrations into source of fear for minorities: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti Friday said some “bigots” have converted Holi celebrations into a “source of fear” for minorities with the “approval of those in power”. This comes a day after she said pitting Hindus and Muslims against each other will have “dangerous consequences” for the country. The PDP president […]
Pitting Hindus, Muslims against each other to have dangerous consequences: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said pitting Hindus and Muslims against each other will have dangerous consequences for the country. She was reacting to controversies over Holi celebrations and Friday prayers coinciding on Friday during Ramzan. “The atmosphere across the country is being vitiated. Earlier Holi was celebrated together […]
India’s star batter Shubman Gill wins ICC Player of the Month Award for February
NEW DELHI — Indian star opener batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February. The India top-order star took home the award, beating competition from Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. In his five one-day internationals over the course of the month, Gill compiled 406 runs, […]
India, Bharat or Hindustan, call it by whichever name you prefer: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Asserting that this country is known by its three names — Bharat, India and Hindustan — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said citizens may call it by any name that resonates with them. Responding to a question on the comments made by RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, who insisted […]