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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid a brief but diplomatically significant visit to Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, during which he held meetings with key regional figures, including Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman and Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Jaishankar represented India at the state funeral and conveyed a letter of condolence from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tarique Rahman, the eldest son of Khaleda Zia and the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. During their interaction, Jaishankar acknowledged Zia’s role in shaping Bangladesh’s democratic journey and…

New Delhi: A Pakistani drone crossed the Line of Control into Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and dropped a consignment containing suspected explosives, ammunition and narcotics, triggering large-scale search operations by security forces in the sensitive border region. According to officials, the drone entered Indian airspace in the Khadi Karmada area of Poonch and remained inside for over five minutes before returning across the Line of Control. During this brief but concerning incursion, the drone released material that included an improvised explosive device, live ammunition and drugs, raising serious security concerns amid heightened alert levels in the…

New Delhi: A deadly explosion tore through a crowded bar in the upscale Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana in the early hours of Thursday, killing several people and injuring others as New Year celebrations were underway. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed part of the building and authorities sealed off the surrounding area. The blast occurred at around 1.30 am at Le Constellation, a bar known to attract both tourists and local residents during peak holiday periods. The venue was reportedly busy at the time, with revellers marking the arrival of the New Year when…

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has cleared the construction of a six lane greenfield access controlled corridor connecting Nashik, Solapur and Akkalkot in Maharashtra, marking a major push to regional connectivity and logistics efficiency. The 374 kilometre project will be developed at a capital cost of Rs 19,142 crore under the Build Operate Transfer toll based model. The proposed corridor is designed to link key urban and industrial centres, including Nashik, Ahilyanagar and Solapur, with onward connectivity to Kurnool. It is expected to play a critical role in creating an integrated transport network in line with the PM Gatishakti National…

New Delhi: Operation Sindoor has emerged as a powerful symbol of India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism, with the government describing it as a decisive and calibrated military response that struck at the core of Pakistan based terror infrastructure. In a year end review released on Wednesday, the defence ministry said the operation conveyed a clear global message that India will not tolerate terrorism or its sponsors. Launched in the early hours of May 7, Operation Sindoor was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The Indian armed forces conducted precision missile strikes on nine…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underscored the importance of the “reform, perform and transform” mantra while chairing the 50th meeting of the PRAGATI platform, a governance mechanism that has helped fast track projects worth over Rs 85 lakh crore in the last decade. During the meeting, the prime minister stressed that technology must be integrated into every stage of a project’s life cycle, from planning to execution and monitoring. He said PRAGATI must be further strengthened to ensure faster implementation, better quality outcomes and tangible benefits for citizens. The meeting reviewed five major infrastructure projects spanning roads,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa produced a spirited performance but eventually went down by 87 runs against a powerful Mumbai side in the Vijay Hazare Elite tournament at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur. While the final margin suggested a one sided contest, the match witnessed a determined Goa fightback in response to an imposing target. After winning the toss, Goa opted to bowl first and began positively, preventing Mumbai’s top order from settling into a rhythm. The early pressure, however, was undone by a breathtaking assault from Sarfaraz Khan, who completely changed the course of the innings. Batting at number…