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New Delhi: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, on Friday said Islamabad was prepared to engage in a composite dialogue with India “in a dignified and respectful manner” on all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir. However, he stressed that Pakistan “will not beg for talks.” “Pakistan is ready for a composite dialogue with India in a dignified and respectful manner on all outstanding issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, as per its longstanding position,” Dar told reporters during an interaction with the media. India, however, has maintained that discussions with Pakistan will be limited…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on his trade policies, declaring that tariffs on foreign imports will remain firmly in place despite a court ruling that deemed many of them illegal. The appeals court decision, delivered earlier this week, held that several of Trump’s sweeping tariffs violated trade laws. However, the ruling allowed the measures to remain in effect temporarily, giving the administration time to appeal before the Supreme Court. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump dismissed the ruling as “highly partisan” and warned of dire consequences if the tariffs were rolled back.…

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underlined India’s strategic outlook in global affairs, declaring that in geopolitics there are no permanent friends or enemies—only permanent interests. His remarks came against the backdrop of strained ties with the United States over tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, and a thaw in India’s relations with China after years of tension. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2025, Singh made a veiled reference to Washington’s recent move to slap 50% tariffs on Indian goods, saying that India’s policies, strategy, and self-reliance will not be shaken by global pressure. “There…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold two rounds of bilateral talks on Sunday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, as both sides seek to strengthen ties amid strained India-US relations following President Donald Trump’s tariff hike. According to sources, Modi will arrive in Tianjin on Saturday evening after his visit to Japan. His first meeting with Xi is scheduled around noon on Sunday, with another likely before the SCO’s official banquet later in the evening. On Monday, the Prime Minister will participate in the SCO Summit’s…

PARIS: India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, delivered a stunning performance on Friday night to guarantee the country a medal at the Badminton World Championships. The world No. 3 duo dismantled their long-time nemesis, Malaysia’s Olympic medallists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, with a commanding 21-12, 21-19 victory in just 43 minutes to storm into the semifinals. The win came as sweet revenge for the Indians, who had lost to the same pair at last year’s Paris Olympics, missing out on a medal. This triumph marks their second World Championships medal after their…

NEW DELHI: India has officially entered the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, submitting its formal proposal to the Commonwealth Sport (the Commonwealth Games Federation) on Friday. If successful, the event would return to India after two decades, with Ahmedabad positioned as the host city for the centenary edition of the prestigious multi-sport event. The bid was jointly presented by representatives of the Commonwealth Games Association of India and the Government of Gujarat. Highlighting India’s cultural ethos, Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the Games would be organised on the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one…

BENGALURU: Eighty-four days after a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL 2025 title celebrations, the franchise has announced financial assistance of ₹25 lakh each to the bereaved families. The tragic incident occurred on June 4, just a day after RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy with a thrilling six-run win over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. Jubilant celebrations in Bengaluru quickly turned into chaos as thousands gathered outside the stadium, leading to a deadly stampede that also left more than 50 people injured. In a statement posted on social media, RCB…