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New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Citing that the India-US defence ties remain an important pillar of the bilateral relationship, India on Thursday said that a US defence policy team will soon be visiting New Delhi as both countries continue to strengthen their comprehensive global strategic partnership. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the defence partnership between both nations has strengthened across all domains and the defence procurement continues as per established procedures. Addressing a regular media briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also stated that the joint India-US military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ is expected to take place…

New DelhiAug 14, 2025 17:44 IST First published on: Aug 14, 2025 at 17:44 IST Share In 2009, when Dimple Yadav made her debut in politics by contesting a bypoll from the Firozabad Lok Sabha constituency, the then 30-year-old campaigned under the guidance of her husband and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. On her party’s advice, she delivered short speeches, referring to herself as “beti (daughter)” and “bahu (daughter-in-law)”, greeting audiences with folded hands and waving at crowds when prompted by her husband. Nearly 16 years later, when women MPs of the NDA on July 28 staged a demonstration…

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Fire crews in Greece, Spain and Portugal raced Thursday to contain wildfires, taking advantage of calmer winds that slowed the blazes’ advance. Much of southern Europe, however, remains at high risk under hot, dry conditions.A drop in wind speeds allowed firefighting aircraft in the three hard-hit countries to step up water drops, concentrating on existing fire zones rather than chasing fast-moving fronts. Authorities warned that extreme temperatures are likely to persist.Spanish authorities reported the death of a 37-year-old volunteer firefighter who sustained severe burns in an area north of Madrid this week. It was the third…

England’s star batter Jos Buttler has added another feather to his illustrious T20 career by surpassing Babar Azam in the list of most half-centuries in T20 cricket. With his latest fifty in The Hundred, Buttler now holds 94 half-centuries, overtaking Babar’s tally of 93 and climbing to third place in the all-time list. Most Half-Centuries in T20 Cricket David Warner: 113 half-centuries (418 innings) Virat Kohli: 105 half-centuries (397 innings) Jos Buttler: 94 half-centuries (436 innings) Babar Azam: 93 half-centuries (309 innings) Chris Gayle: 88 half-centuries (455 innings) Buttler’s Consistency and Impact Known for his explosive…

Ranchi, Aug 14 (IANS) Nineteen migrant workers from Jharkhand’s Bokaro and Hazaribagh districts are stranded in the west African nation of Cameroon and have issued desperate appeals to the central and state governments for their immediate rescue. These workers, who travelled to Cameroon through a private agency to take up jabalpurinfo.com/jobs/ target=_blank >jobs related to electricity transmission, allege that their employer has not paid them for the past four months. In a series of videos shared on social media, they described their worsening situation, saying they are struggling to afford food, water, and other basic necessities in Cameroon. “We are…

Supreme Court cancels bail of Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and 5 others in the Renukaswamy case. Detailed Timeline Report1. Crime and Discovery (June 8-9, 2024)Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old fan from Chitradurga, allegedly sent obscene messages to actress Pavithra Gowda. In retaliation, he was lured to Bengaluru, confined in a shed in Pattanagere in RR Nagar, and brutally assaulted. He died from his injuries. On June 9, his body was found near a drain in Sumanahalli, sparking a murder probe.Also Read:‘No one above law’, says Dr. G Parameshwar after Supreme Court cancels Darshan’s bail2. Arrests and Key Accusations (June 10-11, 2024)Initial suspects claimed a…

SrinagarAug 14, 2025 17:33 IST First published on: Aug 14, 2025 at 17:27 IST Share The Supreme Court’s observation during the hearing of a petition for the return of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir that ground realities, like what happened in Pahalgam, could not be ignored has drawn a sharp political reactions from the Valley. “SC’s reference to (the) recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GoI’s continued lack of confidence in the region’s stability. Even after revoking J&K’s special status & reducing it to a Union Territory,…

When it comes to cricketing greatness, Sachin Tendulkar’s name stands unchallenged. But beyond his 100 international centuries, the Master Blaster is also known for a mischievous streak that has left teammates in stitches over the years. From Virat Kohli to Yuvraj Singh, many have been on the receiving end of his pranks. Yet, for Suresh Raina, one incident during a flight stands out as the funniest—and most unforgettable—memory of his time with the legend. The Mid-Air Mix-Up That Sparked Laughter It was around the time Suresh Raina had made his Test debut in July 2010, scoring a remarkable century against…

New Delhi: After ‘Udaipur Files’, ‘The Kashmir Files’ and ‘Sabarmati Express’, another film has been dragged into controversy: Farhan Akhtar’s ‘120 Bahadur’. This time, the row stems from the caste politics of Hindi heartland states. The war drama, to be released in November, has triggered protests from the All India Yadav Mahasabha and BJP leaders from Haryana and Rajasthan. They allege that the film doesn’t give credit to Ahir soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting the Chinese in the 1962 war. Ahir leaders said that the 13th battalion of the Kumaon Regiment, consisting largely of Ahir soldiers, defended the Rezang La…

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first player ever to win the ICC Player of the Month award four times, breaking Babar Azam’s world record. Gill’s extraordinary run-scoring spree in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy not only powered India in a thrilling series against England but also set new benchmarks in Test cricket. Record-Breaking July: 567 Runs, Three Centuries, and a Feat for the Ages The month of July 2025 will be remembered as one of the most dominant performances in modern cricket. In his first assignment as India’s full-time Test captain,…