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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on the occasion of their respective statehood days, praising their cultural richness, resilience and growing contribution to India’s development journey. He expressed confidence that all three states would continue to move forward on a steady path of progress in the coming years. In his message to Manipur, the Prime Minister highlighted the dedication and hard work of its people, saying they continue to enrich the nation in many ways. He drew attention to the state’s strong sporting culture, vibrant traditions and…

New Delhi: Poland has responded to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s strong message on terrorism by stating that both countries share a common position in condemning cross border terror and violations of international law. While acknowledging that differences exist on certain regional and strategic matters, Polish leaders underlined that India and Poland are united in their opposition to terrorism in all forms. The remarks came a day after Jaishankar urged Poland to adopt a zero tolerance approach towards terrorism and cautioned against any actions that could be seen as indirectly supporting terrorist infrastructure in India’s neighbourhood. His comments followed concerns…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over steep and unpredictable increases in air ticket prices during festivals and peak travel periods, indicating that it is prepared to intervene to curb what it described as exploitative practices by airlines. The observation came during a hearing on Monday, as the court took note of sharp fare spikes that place an unfair burden on passengers. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta described the sudden escalation of airfares during high demand periods as exploitation of consumers. The court pointed to examples of unusually high ticket prices during major…

New Delhi: Indian origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after a distinguished 27 year career, bringing to a close one of the most accomplished journeys in human spaceflight. Her retirement came into effect on December 27, 2025, shortly after she returned to Earth following an extended mission aboard the International Space Station. Williams was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1998 and went on to spend a total of 608 days in space across three missions, the second highest cumulative time recorded by any NASA astronaut. She also ranks among the top American astronauts for the longest single spaceflight,…

New Delhi: Bangladesh captain Litton Das has declined to comment on the ongoing controversy surrounding the country’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, saying it would not be safe for him to address the issue at this stage. With less than two weeks remaining before the tournament begins, uncertainty continues over whether Bangladesh will take part, as discussions with the International Cricket Council remain unresolved. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested that its World Cup matches be shifted from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns. The ICC, however, has so far shown little inclination to alter the tournament…

New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board is set to announce its final decision on participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India, amid a growing standoff with the International Cricket Council over security concerns. The issue has escalated into a major development for the tournament, with the ICC expected to take a decisive call following its board meeting scheduled for Wednesday. The controversy traces back to the removal of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, a move that triggered diplomatic and sporting tensions. Soon after, the Bangladesh government banned the broadcast of…

New Delhi: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has brushed aside concerns over his recent dip in form, making it clear that he has no intention of altering the batting approach that has defined his success over the past few years. Speaking ahead of the opening T20 International against New Zealand on Wednesday, the right handed batter struck a confident note and expressed belief that runs will come with persistence and continued hard work. Suryakumar endured a difficult phase in T20I cricket during 2025, managing just 218 runs across 19 innings in 21 matches. He failed to register a single half…