Author: Team Admin

Leeds: Following India’s five-wicket defeat to England in the opening Test at Headingley, head coach Gautam Gambhir came out in staunch defence of his largely inexperienced bowling attack, urging critics not to pass judgment too soon. England comfortably chased down a target of 371 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah standing out as the only consistent performer with the ball. Other bowlers failed to make an impact, prompting questions about India’s pace strategy. Gambhir acknowledged the lack of experience beyond Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, describing the situation as akin to “throwing them in the sea” without adequate exposure. “These are early days.…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed suggestions of local involvement in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, nearly all of them tourists. His remarks come just days after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two locals for allegedly harbouring the three Pakistani terrorists believed to have carried out the massacre. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah reiterated, “There was no local involvement in the Pahalgam attack. The attackers were outsiders—Pakistanis. The two locals arrested may have assisted them under duress, possibly by providing food. Coercion cannot be ruled out. Let the investigation take its…

New Delhi: Amid growing tensions in West Asia, India on Tuesday welcomed reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, expressing cautious optimism and reiterating its long-held stance that dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable paths to peace. The statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire following a series of escalating military exchanges — including US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iranian retaliation targeting US military bases in Qatar. “We have been following the developments overnight with deep concern, especially regarding the conflict between Iran and…

New Delhi: Officials have confirmed that 259 victims of the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad have been identified, with 253 through DNA matching and six by facial recognition. So far, 256 bodies have been handed over to families. The flight to London crashed on June 12, seconds after take-off, hitting the BJ Medical College residential campus near the airport. Only one passenger of the 242 on board survived. The black box is under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu denied reports that it was damaged or sent abroad. Air India…

Patna: In a major boost to Bihar’s power infrastructure, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced that the central government will assist the state in setting up its first nuclear power plant, along with a 1,000 MW battery energy storage system. The announcement was made following the Eastern Region Power Ministers’ Conference held in Patna. Addressing the media after the meeting, Manohar Lal lauded Bihar’s efforts in revamping its power distribution network and implementing structural reforms in the energy sector. “The state has done tremendous work, especially in reducing Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses and installing 80 lakh…

New Delhi: In a continued display of swift diplomatic and logistical action, Operation Sindhu has successfully brought back 2,858 Indian nationals from war-torn Iran, with another batch of 282 evacuees landing in New Delhi in the early hours of Wednesday. The evacuation mission was initiated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in response to the escalating military conflict between Iran and Israel, which had plunged the region into uncertainty over the past few weeks. A temporary ceasefire was brokered on Tuesday, offering a brief respite to the violence. The latest special flight from Mashhad, Iran, touched down at 00:01…

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is firmly on course to becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2027, expressing confidence that the nation will also emerge as the third-largest economy in the world within the next three years. Speaking at a webinar organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on the theme ‘India’s March Towards a $5 Trillion Economy: Navigating Global Challenges’, Goyal highlighted the transformative strides made by the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. “India has moved from being part of the so-called ‘fragile five’ to now…