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New Delhi: Head coach Gautam Gambhir summed up India’s spirited Asia Cup 2025 triumph with a powerful message on Instagram: “In the end, INTENT always wins!” India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a tense final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday to secure their ninth Asia Cup title. Chasing a target of 147, India were in deep trouble early at 20/3 within the first four overs. Tilak Varma emerged as the hero, anchoring the innings with a composed half-century and reviving India’s chase. Crucial knocks from Sanju Samson (24 off 21) and Shivam Dube (33 off 22)…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team after their thrilling five-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, marking India’s ninth overall title. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Operation Sindoor on the games field. The outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers.” His reference to Operation Sindoor drew a symbolic parallel between India’s military success and the cricketing triumph, underlining that whether on the battlefield or sports field, India emerged victorious against Pakistan. The match in Dubai saw young opener Tilak Varma anchor India’s innings…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Panic and anxiety gripped Shristhal Industrial Estate and surrounding areas on Monday after a massive molasses storage tank at a defunct alcohol unit developed cracks and began leaking foul-smelling liquid, raising fears of an impending ecological disaster. The unused tank, which had already tilted precariously about four months ago, has now developed visible cracks and a pinhole rupture. From this opening, residents said, a highly noxious molasses waste is pouring out, spreading a heavy stench across the locality. Locals who rushed to the spot reported that the area where the liquid spilled had turned into a…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written the foreword for the Indian edition of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s autobiography, “I Am Giorgia My Roots, My Principles” (Rupa Publications), which is set for launch soon. Referring to the book as “her Mann Ki Baat,” Modi drew a parallel between Meloni’s personal narrative and his own platform for connecting with the public. He described it as a “great honour” to contribute, expressing “respect, admiration, and friendship” for Meloni, whom he called a “patriot and outstanding contemporary leader.” In his foreword, Modi reflected on his interactions with global leaders over…

Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday condemned the recent violent incidents in Bareilly and warned that anyone attempting to disrupt peace in the state would face strict police action. Speaking at a public meeting in Balrampur, CM Yogi referred to the lathi-charge during the clashes in Bareilly, cautioning that miscreants would meet the same fate if such violent protests were repeated. “A few individuals should not be allowed to spoil the environment. These are the same people who brought an identity crisis to Uttar Pradesh along with corrupt governments, resulting in a lack of investments and…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed strong confidence that India will be free from violent Naxalism by next year, setting a clear deadline of March 31, 2026, for the eradication of the decades-old insurgency. Speaking at the ‘Naxal Mukt Bharat’ session, Shah said the government has pursued a “clear vision and strategy” to end Left-Wing Extremism. “We are confident that by March 31, 2026, violent Naxalism will be eradicated,” he declared. The Home Minister underlined that national security has remained the top priority since 2014. He highlighted three focus areas — Jammu and Kashmir, the…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday underlined the growing unpredictability in world affairs, stressing how even brief public statements sometimes just a few tweets can swiftly alter global dynamics. Speaking at a panel discussion on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, Jaishankar noted that the past year had underscored the scale of volatility confronting international relations. Without naming names, his remarks echoed the disruptive influence of US President Donald Trump’s social media posts. “A few months make a difference. A few weeks make a difference. A few tweets make a difference,” Jaishankar said,…