Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Manchester United legend Roy Keane – the inspiration for Ted Lasso’s Roy Kent, if Gen Z is confused – once summed up Sir Alex Ferguson’s innate ability to read the room and lead his men by recalling a particular match when United were hosting Tottenham Hotspur, and how the gaffer simply walked in and said: “Lads, it’s Tottenham,” summing up how the opposition needed no other introduction.“Lads, it’s Tottenham” became as much a leitmotif in Premier League lore as “Prawn Sandwich Brigade,” “Parking the Bus,” and “Doing an Arsenal,” capturing the zenith and nadir that Manchester United and Tottenham once represented.Those heydays are long gone, as evidenced by the recent Europa League final between the two clubs, when Manchester United huffed and puffed and still failed to beat Tottenham Hotspur. “Lads, it’s United” might now be the punchline instead.The […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar, on a visit to Germany, delivered a sharp message to Pakistan asserting that India "will never succumb to nuclear blackmail", and will deal with Islamabad strictly on a bilateral basis.“I come to Berlin in the immediate aftermath of India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. India has zero tolerance for terrorism,” Jaishankar said, referring to India’s military response under Operation Sindoor."India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally. There should be no confusion in any quarter in that regard,” Jaishankar said.The minister also acknowledged Germany's position, adding, “We also value Germany's understanding that every nation has the right to defend its sovereignty and security.”On the question that the German government did not voice support for India's Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said, "I think you are […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force sources on Friday said that Lahore air traffic did not permit IndiGo’s Delhi-Srinagar flight of May 21 to use Pakistan airspace to escape the hailstorm, citing airspace ban, news agency ANI reported.Air Force sources said, "NOTAM A0220/25 issued by Pakistani Civil Aviation Authorities was in vogue upto 23 May 25 midnight (2359 hrs), which mentions "Pakistan airspace is not available for Indian registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights." Northern Area Control advised the Indigo crew within the frame of the NOTAM (which is also a regular planning feature for all airlines in their route planning), ensuring the safety of aircraft and passengers.""The aircraft was immediately assisted in coordinating their route diversion by contacting Delhi Area and passing the requisite contact frequencies of Lahore control for an […]

[ad_1] The US President Donald Trump escalated his pressure on Apple through a Truth Social post, demanding the tech giant manufacture iPhones destined for US consumers on American soil rather than in India, threatening a "Tariff of at least 25%" if the company fails to comply."I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else," Trump posted on his social media platform. "If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S."The ultimatum follows Trump's recent warning to Apple CEO Tim Cook during a business event in Qatar. "I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday," Trump revealed. "I said to […]