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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…

New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the organisation is open to people from every community, including Muslims and Christians, as long as they see themselves as part of the country’s shared cultural heritage. Speaking at a centenary lecture series in Bengaluru, he explained that the RSS does not classify participants by caste or religion and accepts anyone who identifies with what he described as the broader Hindu civilisational identity. Bhagwat said individuals from different backgrounds often take part in shakhas, and the organisation does not maintain records of their religious identities. According to him, the RSS expects…

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has firmly denied allegations that he attempted to form an alliance with the BJP in exchange for the restoration of statehood. His response came after opposition leader Sunil Sharma repeated accusations that Abdullah approached BJP leaders in Delhi earlier this year with an offer to partner for government formation. In a social media post, Abdullah dismissed the claims and insisted he had never approached the ruling party at the Centre for any political arrangement. He criticised Sharma for spreading what he described as deliberate falsehoods and said the allegations…