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New Delhi: Indian authorities have begun questioning 270 nationals who were flown back from Thailand after fleeing a large cyber scam operation in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region. The group, which included 26 women, returned to India on Thursday aboard two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force. According to official sources, the Indian nationals had crossed illegally into Thailand’s Mae Sot town after escaping the KK Park cyber scam centre, where thousands of foreign citizens were reportedly being forced into online fraud. Thai authorities imposed fines on the group for illegal entry and confiscated several electronic…

Goa: Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, India’s most definitive voice in fashion, returns in 2025 with yet another spectacular edition where fashion, creativity and culture converge, and create ‘The One and Only’ stage that will set the tone for what’s next in fashion. In a world where trends are often fleeting, the Fashion Tour takes it boldest stride yet and reimagines what it means to lead fashion forward and define ‘Fashion’s Next Move’. This isn’t just a theme it’s a declaration, a definitive statement that fashion’s next chapter doesn’t begin on just any runway; it begins on the stages of…

New Delhi: Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has accused Pakistan of putting forward demands that were neither workable nor grounded in reality, leading to the failure of the recent negotiations held between the two sides in Istanbul. Addressing reporters in Kabul, he said the talks stalled because Islamabad insisted on commitments that the Taliban administration could not meet. According to Muttaqi, Pakistan wanted Kabul to guarantee internal security within Pakistani territory and take direct action against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. He said such expectations were impractical, arguing that Afghanistan had no authority over armed groups operating inside…

New Delhi: Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala produced one of the finest performances of his young career, securing the silver medal in the 25m rapid-fire pistol event at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo. The 23-year-old from Haryana delivered composure, precision, and grit during a tense final that featured two dramatic shoot-offs. Anish entered the finals after an impressive qualification run. He posted a total of 585, scoring 291 on the opening day and returning with a stronger 294 in Stage 2, which sealed his place in the medal round as the second-best qualifier. France’s Clement Bessaguet topped the…

New Delhi: Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen will spearhead the country’s campaign at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament, beginning Tuesday, as both look to rediscover their top form while a promising younger group aims to deliver breakthrough results. Lakshya enters the event with renewed confidence after reversing a dip in form earlier this season. The 24-year-old reached the final of the Hong Kong Open and made quarterfinal runs in Denmark and at the Hylo Open, signalling a steady return to rhythm. Seeded seventh, he opens against Japan’s Koki Watanabe, a world No. 25 known…

New Delhi: Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and P Harikrishna are preparing for significant challenges as the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup resumes after the first rest day. All three have advanced with strong performances and now face opponents known for their experience and creativity. Arjun, India’s highest-rated player at the event, enters the round as the favourite against veteran Hungarian Peter Leko. The Indian star has been in commanding form, winning both his earlier matches under classical time control without needing tiebreaks. His victories over Martin Petrov and Shamsiddin Vokhidov showcased his readiness to…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has delivered a pointed assessment of the national side’s T20 World Cup preparations, saying the team has not yet reached the level he expects. Speaking in a teaser released ahead of his full interview on the cricket board’s digital platform, Gambhir said the group has been functioning with honesty and clarity but must raise its standards in the coming months. He said the team environment has been open and straightforward since he took charge, yet he remains firm that there is significant work ahead. According to him, players must understand the…