Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Preity Zinta (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Days after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash was called off in Dharamsala due to a blackout triggered by India's ongoing military conflict with Pakistan, Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta on Sunday thanked the spectators at the stadium for maintaining calm during the crisis. The match on Thursday had seen Punjab Kings racing to 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the lights suddenly went out.Initially believed to be a floodlight malfunction, the outage later led to the evacuation of both teams and fans from the stadium as a safety measure.Videos showing Zinta urging spectators to leave the venue in an orderly manner quickly surfaced on social media platforms.Describing the past few days as “crazy,” the actor said she was finally back home and appreciated the fans for being “absolute rock stars”."To all […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday proclaimed that 'Operation Sindoor' had sent a thunderous message deep into Pakistan, saying that "roar of Indian forces reached all the way to Rawalpindi", the nerve centre of the Pakistani military establishment.Speaking at the virtual inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, Singh said the operation exemplifies India's political resolve, military prowess, and uncompromising stand on terrorism.“We did not limit our action to border posts. The roar of Indian forces reached Rawalpindi, the very headquarters of the Pakistani Army,” he said.Launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, 'Operation Sindoor' targeted nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The defence minister said the operation stands as a clear warning: terrorist infrastructure, wherever it may be, […]

[ad_1] How climate change is altering bird migration Migratory birds cover great distances to feed and breed, sometimes crossing continents and oceans in record time. Are they being impacted by rising global temperatures?Every spring, cranes, herons, geese and many other bird species migrate long distances to their breeding groundsBirds have always been a source of inspiration for humanity, with airplanes suggesting a human desire to imitate them.But they have more to teach than the power of flight. Twice a year, when hibernating animals like bears and squirrels are either curling up for a deep sleep or stretching their way into spring, migratory birds are getting ready to embark on epic journeys over land and sea.And in so doing, they play a crucial role in keeping nature in balance. As they fly from one place to another, pollinating plants, spreading seeds […]

[ad_1] Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: On Mother's Day, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt message for his mother Rajni Tendulkar on his social media platform on Sunday.On X, Sachin posted a touching tribute to his mother, stating: "Everything I am started with her prayers and her strength. My Aai has always been my anchor, just like every mother is for her child. Wishing all the incredible mothers a very Happy Mother's Day!"Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Tendulkar's remarkable career yielded 34,357 international runs, establishing him as cricket's most prolific scorer. Throughout his distinguished international tenure, he established numerous records that remain unmatched today.In Test cricket, Tendulkar exhibited exceptional technical proficiency and consistent run-scoring ability. His endurance and skill led to 200 Test matches, an unprecedented achievement in the format's history.His exceptional batting technique […]

[ad_1] Congress general secretary (communication) Jairam Ramesh (Pic credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday invoked a key moment from India's history to praise former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's leadership, recalling her success in securing a $5.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1981 despite opposition from the United States.In a post on X, he wrote, "On Nov 9, 1981, the IMF approved a $5.8 billion loan to India.The US had strong objections to it and had abstained from the Executive Board meeting. But Indira Gandhi was able to persuade the IMF that the loan was necessary for India to be able to deal with the tripling of oil prices." He further cited a follow-up moment in 1984, "On Feb 29, 1984, when Pranab Mukherjee presented the Budget, she had got him to announce […]

[ad_1] Tech entrepreneur and investor Kunal Bahl has emphasised on the country’s Big wins from India-Pakistan ceasefire. In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter) Bahl said that India has established a clear stance by equating an act of terror to an act of war. He also said that India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism has now gained US backing.“Outside of the many obvious wins for from this entire event, the big win is that we have now set the very overt paradigm (seemingly with US agreement) that an Act of Terror = Act of WarZero tolerance henceforth.The sacrifices of many were not in vain. Jai Hind!,” Bahl wrote in a Twitter post.In another post on India-Pakistan ceasefire, Bahl wrote, “India won BIGLY.” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s X statement on India-Pak ceasefireOver the past 48 hours, @VP […]

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 10 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials. Two of the strikes hit tents in the southern city of Khan Younis, each killing two children and their parents. Other strikes killed a child and a man riding a bicycle, according to Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies from all the strikes. The Israeli military says it only targets militants and tries to avoid harming civilians. It blames Hamas for civilian deaths in the 19-month-old war because the militants are embedded in densely populated areas. There was no immediate Israeli comment on the latest strikes. Israel has sealed Gaza off from all imports, including food, medicine and emergency shelter, for over 10 weeks in what it says is a pressure tactic aimed at […]