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New Delhi: An indefinite curfew has been extended in Nepal’s Sunsari District following deadly communal violence that claimed one life and left 22 people injured, prompting the government to tighten security and launch an investigation into the incident. The unrest erupted earlier this week during a religious procession when a dispute over the use of loud music and religious flags escalated into clashes between two communities. As the situation worsened, police intervened and opened fire to disperse the crowd. According to police, one person was killed in the firing, while 22 others sustained injuries, including 13 members of the security…

New Delhi: India has strongly objected to the terminology used by The New York Times in a report on unrest in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing its reference to the region as “Pakistani Kashmir” as misleading and factually incorrect. The criticism came after the newspaper published a report on violent clashes during local elections in the region, using the phrase in its headline. Responding to the report, the Embassy of India, Washington, D.C. said there is no “Pakistani Kashmir” and asserted that the correct description is “Pakistan occupied Kashmir.” In a statement shared on social media, the embassy reiterated India’s…

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said the first tranche of the proposed India-United States Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is ready for implementation once the United States ensures India receives a comparative advantage over competing economies. His remarks came amid growing attention over a proposed US sanctions bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports from countries that continue purchasing Russian oil and gas, including India. Speaking on the trade agreement, Goyal said the first phase of the BTA, announced by the leaders of both countries on…

New Delhi: Gianni Infantino has defended FIFA’s proposal to create a private subsidiary to manage and expand the commercial value of its major tournaments, describing the plan as “an opportunity, not an obligation” for world football. The proposal, which includes the possibility of selling stakes in FIFA’s flagship competitions such as the World Cup, has sparked widespread debate since it was unveiled. However, Infantino insisted the initiative is designed to generate greater financial returns that can be reinvested into the growth of football across the globe. In a video message, the FIFA president stressed that the plan is only a…

New Delhi: India enjoyed another memorable day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with long jumper Murali Sreeshankar winning his second successive Commonwealth Games silver medal and para athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit striking gold as the country’s medal tally continued to grow. Sreeshankar produced a best jump of 8.09 metres to secure the silver medal in the men’s long jump, becoming the first Indian athlete to win consecutive Commonwealth Games medals in the event. After opening with a leap of 8.03 metres, he briefly moved into the gold medal position with his 8.09 metre effort before Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle…

New Delhi: Tamim Iqbal, president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has expressed confidence that India will travel to Bangladesh in September 2026 for the scheduled white ball series, saying discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India have been encouraging. Speaking in Dhaka, Tamim said the Bangladesh Cricket Board is making every effort to ensure the tour goes ahead. He revealed that regular communication is taking place between officials of both cricket boards, with ongoing discussions and exchanges aimed at finalising the series. The proposed tour includes three One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals, a contest that…

New Delhi: Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a memorable career that spanned all three formats. The 38 year old made the announcement through a heartfelt video on social media, saying the time had come to step away from representing India. Rahane reflected on his journey from his early days travelling from Dombivli for cricket practice to fulfilling his dream of wearing the India jersey. He said every opportunity to represent the country was cherished and that he always placed the team above personal milestones. Calling timing one of…