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SRINAGAR: J&K Police arrested Wednesday a Kulgam resident suspected of helping the Pakistan-backed terrorists responsible for 26 deaths in the April 22 attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam.Mohammad Kataria, accused of providing “logistical assistance” to the terrorists, was identified as a suspect soon after security forces gunned down the trio who carried out the Pahalgam attack,…
Europe’s economic powerhouse Germany is ready to welcome more Indian IT professionals and students following the US torpedoing of its H-1B visa programme, says German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann in an exclusive interview to TOI. Given the US H-1B overhaul, do you think this might be an opportunity for Germany to attract more skilled…
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman, left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fourth player to reach 150 T20I wickets. This feat came during the Asia Cup Super Fours match against India in Dubai on Wednesday.Rahman secured figures of 1/33 in his four-over spell and surpassed Shakib…
NEW DELHI: A little over four months after India conducted deep precision strikes against Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, the govt has approved General Anil Chauhan’s extension of service as the Chief of Defence Staff and secretary of the Department of Military Affairs till May 30 next year when he turns 65. Gen Chauhan, who was…
US energy secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday urged India to reconsider its imports of Russian oil, saying that the country has plenty of alternative sources. Speaking to ANI, he alleged that buying Russian oil indirectly funds ongoing atrocities in Ukraine, while highlighting the potential for stronger energy and trade cooperation between the US and India.“There…
Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pacer Mustafizur Rahman has made cricket history by becoming Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, while also reaching the milestone of 150 wickets in the format.The left-arm fast bowler achieved this landmark during the Asia Cup Super Fours match against India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He dismissed Indian captain…
Sonam Wangchuk (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: The Union government on Wednesday said activist Sonam Wangchuk was responsible for the ongoing violence in Ladakh. “It is clear that mob violence in Ladakh was guided by activist Sonam Wangchuk through his provocative statements,” the government said in a statement quoted by PTI.The statement came after Wangchuk…
Violent protests in Leh (AP) NEW DELHI: Ladakh lieutenant governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday alleged a conspiracy behind the statehood protest in Leh turning violent, claiming people were being incited by drawing parallels with the youth-led movements in Bangladesh and Nepal that toppled governments there.Also Read | Ladakh violence: 4 dead, 30 injured amid violence;…
NEW DELHI: Centre on Wednesday extended the tenure of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan till May 30 2026.“Government has approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff & Secretary, department of military affairs, upto 30th May 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” ministry of defence said.“Commissioned in…
Suryakumar Yadav has shook hands with every opposition skipper except for Salman Agha (Images via ANI) India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Bangladesh skipper Jaker Ali shook hands at the toss ahead of their Asia Cup Super Fours clash in Dubai on Wednesday, continuing the ‘tradition’ of shaking hands with every team, skipper and official except…
