Germany and Israel mark anniversary in shadow of war Germany and Israel are commemorating the beginning of their postwar relationship, with the war in Gaza omnipresent.Sixty years ago, on May 12, 1965, Germany and Israel established diplomatic relationsafter a long period of preparation. It was anything but a matter of course at the time: World…
Russian strikes on Ukraine (Image: AP) In a significant escalation of hostilities, Kyiv reported over 100 drones launched by Russian forces into Ukraine, on the intervening night of May 10-11. This came shortly after the expiration of a self-imposed Russian ceasefire for 72 hours.Ever since the ceasefire came into effect Kyiv hadn’t reported any drone…
JD Vance and PM Modi (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told JD Vance India’s response would be “more devastating and strong” if Pakistan does something, sources said on Sunday, reacting to The New York Times’ account of the US Vice President reaching out to the prime minister as tensions between India and…
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi chairs meeting. (ANI) NEW DELHI: A day after ceasefire was declared between India and Pakistan, reports suggested that Operation Sindoor was still active. ANI quoting sources said that “Operation Sindoor remains active, signifying a new reality that the world and Pakistan must acknowledge. Normal relations cannot resume.”Earlier…
The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) is expected to announce the Class 10 and Class 12 board exam results for 2025 between May 11 and May 15, a highly anticipated moment for lakhs of students across India and overseas.Following the conclusion of Class 10 examinations on March 18 and Class 12 exams on April 4,…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer with coach Ricky Ponting during a training session. (PTI Photo) The India-Pakistan conflict has triggered a mixed response from overseas players in the IPL, creating uncertainty about their return for the rest of the tournament. While some coaches, like Ricky Ponting, are staying put, a significant number of players, spooked…
India has excluded British wines from any import duty concessions and is offering only limited relief on UK beer under the recently concluded free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, a senior official has said.The FTA, announced on May 6, also excludes several other sensitive agricultural products from tariff reductions. These include dairy products,…
(Pics credit: Virat Kohli’s Instagram handle) NEW DELHI: As the world paused to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli seized the moment to honour the women who shaped his life. Taking to Instagram, Kohli shared photographs featuring his wife Anushka Sharma and their young child, alongside childhood snapshots of himself with…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday proclaimed that ‘Operation Sindoor‘ had sent a thunderous message deep into Pakistan, saying that “roar of Indian forces reached all the way to Rawalpindi”, the nerve centre of the Pakistani military establishment.Speaking at the virtual inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, Singh…
Glamorgan Cricket shared a video of a batter executing a highly unusual back-foot sweep shot, captivating cricket fans online. The unconventional technique, resembling a tennis swing, has garnered thousands of views and humorous reactions. While likely improvised, the viral clip sparks debate and highlights the sport’s capacity for fun and innovation, potentially marking a memorable…
