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Dubai: Pakistan has lodged a complaint with the Asian Cricket Council after Indian players skipped post-match handshakes following their seven-wicket Asia Cup win in Dubai. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube did not approach the Pakistani team, citing solidarity with families of victims of the April Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor. “Some things are beyond sportsmanship. We dedicate this victory to our armed forces,” Yadav said. The Pakistan Cricket Board called India’s actions “unsporting,” noting the protest was filed by team manager Naveed Cheema. With the teams potentially meeting two more times in the tournament,…

Dubai: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated his team’s Asia Cup league stage victory over Pakistan to the country’s armed forces, defending the squad’s decision not to shake hands with their arch-rivals. India secured a seven-wicket win against Pakistan in Dubai, ending the match on a tense note as players skipped the customary post-match handshake—a decision backed by the support staff and approved by the BCCI. The match proceeded despite boycott calls amid heightened geopolitical tensions following the April Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist bases across the border in May. Speaking at the post-match…

Dubai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has broken its silence on the Indian cricket team’s decision to skip handshakes with Pakistan following their Asia Cup match, citing strained bilateral ties in the wake of the April Pahalgam attack. A senior BCCI official clarified that shaking hands is a goodwill gesture, not a mandatory rule in cricket. “If there is no law, then the Indian cricket team isn’t bound to shake hands with an opposition with whom there is a history of a strained relationship,” the official told PTI. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, along…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa has been honoured with the Special Editorial Award for ‘Promoting Tourism through Festivals’ by The Week. The award was presented during The Week Heritage Award ceremony in New Delhi, where Shri Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS, Secretary (Tourism), Government of Goa, received it from Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture & Tourism. The recognition celebrates Goa’s sustained efforts in showcasing its vibrant cultural calendar, encompassing traditional, religious, and community-based festivals, and positioning the state as a destination offering experiences beyond its famed beaches. Commenting on the award, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Goa’s Tourism Minister, said,…

Beijing: China has responded to US President Donald Trump’s proposal that NATO impose 50–100% tariffs on Beijing over its purchase of Russian oil, reiterating its commitment to peace and multilateral diplomacy. Speaking at a press conference in Ljubljana after meeting Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Tanja Fajon, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that wars do not solve problems and sanctions only complicate international disputes. “China does not participate in or plan wars. What China does is encourage peace talks and promote political settlement of hotspot issues through dialogue,” Wang said, according to China Daily. Wang also called for…

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged immediate reforms in India’s tourism sector, emphasizing the need to enhance safety for women and bridge gaps in the country’s hospitality infrastructure. The remarks were made at the Skal India National Congress 2025 event in Mumbai on Saturday. Tharoor stressed that India’s international image is affected by concerns over women’s safety. “Our nation has an image that India is not safe for women. We need to change this image. We have to do something about it. More women police officers must be deployed in tourist areas,” he told reporters. Highlighting the…

New Delhi: The Indian Navy has strengthened its fleet with the induction of a new indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ship, Androth, marking a significant step in bolstering maritime security and domestic defence manufacturing. Androth is the second vessel in a series of eight shallow water ASW ships (ASW-SWC) constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The ship was officially handed over to the Navy on Saturday, reinforcing India’s anti-submarine and coastal surveillance capabilities amid increasing Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean. Named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep, the ship reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding its expansive maritime borders.…