Social activist shot by suspected terrorists in Kupwara amid high security alert in Valley | India News

High security alert in J&K NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old social activist was injured after being shot by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Sunday.The activist, identified as Ghulam Rasool Magray, was attacked late Saturday night inside his residence in Kandi Khas area. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for … Read more

Watch: Explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei port kills 14, over 700 injured

A massive explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaei port in southern Iran on Saturday killed 14 people and injured more than 750 others, authorities said, in an incident reportedly linked to a shipment of missile fuel chemicals.Mehrdad Hasanzadeh, a provincial disaster management official, confirmed the updated casualty figures on state television, raising the initial toll … Read more

Centre bars live media coverage of defence operations | India News

NEW DELHI: Citing past incidents – Kargil War, 26/11 attack and Kandahar hijacking – where media coverage severely impacted security operations, Centre on Saturday issued a strong advisory to media outlets, urging them to refrain from live coverage of defence operations and troop movements. With tensions escalating following the Pahalgam attack, I&B ministry’s advisory warned … Read more

Safety first: Govt mulls mandatory ABS for all two-wheelers above 50cc | India News

NEW DELHI: Government is considering making anti-lock braking systems (ABS) mandatory for all two-wheelers with engine capacity above 50cc. At present, ABS is only required in motorcycles over 125cc. This safety feature helps prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking, enhancing control and reducing stopping distances, especially on slippery roads.Experts from India and abroad have emphasised … Read more

New Record! Prabhsimran Singh becomes first uncapped Punjab Kings batter to … | Cricket News

Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh plays a shot at the Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh etched his name into Punjab Kings‘ history books on Saturday, becoming the first uncapped batter from the franchise to cross the 1000-run milestone in the Indian Premier League. The young opener achieved the landmark during his scintillating knock … Read more

Russia ready for Ukraine talks without preconditions, says Putin

Russia is ready to hold peace talks with Ukraine “without preconditions”, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. This came after US President Donald Trump lashed out at Putin saying “maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war.”“During yesterday’s talks with Trump’s envoy Witkoff, Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine … Read more

‘Teaching lesson to hooligans a religion’, says RSS chief amid Indo-Pak tension

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said India has “non-violence” in nature, but if someone “turns to evil”, teaching a lesson is also a religion.Bhagwat’s remark comes as the nation seethes over the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, by the Pakistan-backed terrorists in … Read more

‘Tu mere jaisa nahin khel sakta …’: Rohit Sharma to young LSG batter ahead of IPL clash | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Veteran Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma once again showcased his mentor-like presence in the IPL, as he was seen sharing crucial batting tips with Lucknow Super Giants youngster Abdul Samad. In a video posted by LSG on social media, Rohit emphasised the importance of technique and individual style over blindly copying others.Go Beyond … Read more

‘Jadeja’s strike rate is useless’: Sehwag slams CSK batting approach after fourth straight home defeat | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ Ravindra Jadeja being bowled by Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Kamindu Mendis. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings‘ Indian Premier League 2025 campaign hit a new low on Friday as they suffered their seventh defeat of the season, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. It was CSK’s fourth … Read more