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New Delhi:The Indian Army on Wednesday launched the multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, bringing together troops from India and 12 partner nations for joint counter terror and warfare training. Held in the rugged jungle and semi mountainous terrain near Shillong, the exercise is aimed at improving coordination, interoperability and intelligence sharing among participating armies during complex security operations. The drill comes as India continues to strengthen its strategic presence and defence partnerships across the Indo Pacific and South Asian regions. The countries participating alongside India are Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar,…

New Delhi: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government led by Joseph Vijay expanded its cabinet on Thursday with 23 legislators taking oath as ministers in a significant reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and alliance coordination across Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly inducted ministers during a ceremony attended by senior political leaders and alliance partners. Among those present was Thol Thirumavalavan, chief of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, which is supporting the new government. Of the 23 ministers inducted, 19 belong to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, while two are from…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned from his five nation diplomatic tour with major investment commitments, strategic agreements and expanded global partnerships that are expected to strengthen India’s position in manufacturing, technology, energy and global geopolitics. The visit, which covered the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands and Italy, reportedly generated investment interest and expansion plans worth nearly Rs 3.5 lakh crore, or around USD 40 billion. During the tour, Modi met executives from more than 50 global companies with a combined valuation of approximately USD 3 trillion. A major focus of the visit was India’s push to become…

New Delhi: The 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 tourists was directed and controlled from Pakistan, according to a chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency. The investigation has revealed that the entire conspiracy behind the attack was planned across the border, with handlers in Pakistan coordinating the terrorists involved in the operation. The chargesheet identifies Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt alias “Langda”, a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba and its proxy outfit The Resistance Front, as the key handler operating from Lahore. Investigators said he remained in constant communication with the attackers and provided real time directions,…

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has strongly criticised the exclusion of Mohammed Shami from India’s Test and ODI squads for the upcoming Afghanistan series, calling the selectors’ reasoning unfair and disrespectful towards one of India’s most experienced fast bowlers. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that Shami was not considered for selection as the medical feedback available to the selection committee suggested that the pacer is currently fit only for T20 cricket. According to Agarkar, despite Shami participating in domestic cricket this season, his body was not ready for the demands of longer formats at present. The decision has…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The All India Football Federation has granted the Premier 1 club licence with sanctions to seven Indian Super League clubs for the 2026-27 season, while rejecting applications from several major teams including Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters FC. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Club Licensing Committee First Instance Body held on May 17. The Premier 1 licence is mandatory for participation in national and continental club competitions involving Indian Super League sides. The clubs that successfully secured licences with sanctions are NorthEast United FC, East Bengal FC, Jamshedpur FC, Mumbai City…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: BJP Goa President Damu Naik on Thursday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, describing the comments as “irresponsible” and “deeply disrespectful.” In a statement, Naik alleged that Gandhi was attempting to draw political attention through negative rhetoric and personal attacks. He said the remarks were inappropriate and harmful to the standards of public discourse. The BJP leader further claimed that repeated electoral setbacks had pushed the Congress MP towards what he termed “politics of insult and division” in an effort to stay relevant…