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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz on assuming office on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed "regional and global developments" and reiterated their stance "in the fight against terrorism"."Spoke to Chancellor @_FriedrichMerz and congratulated him on assuming office. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany. Exchanged views on regional and global developments. We stand united in the fight against terrorism," PM Modi said in a post on X.This comes as the world is dealing with the consequences of tariff imposition by Donald Trump-administration. At regional level, India's anti-terror efforts under Operation Sindoor received global support. Merz was elected Germany’s new chancellor earlier this month, securing victory in the second round of voting after an unexpected setback in the first. His initial failure marked a historic moment—no chancellor […]

[ad_1] The IPL trophy (Image via BCCI) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday officially unveiled the schedule and venues for the highly-anticipated playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, with Ahmedabad’s iconic Narendra Modi Stadium set to host the grand finale on June 3.In a media release, BCCI honorary secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the playoff stage will begin with Qualifier 1 at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday, May 29, featuring the top two teams of the league phase. The action will continue at the same venue with the Eliminator on Friday, May 30, between the third and fourth-placed teams.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The caravan will then move to Ahmedabad, where the Qualifier 2 — a clash between the loser of Qualifier […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A fire broke out in a passenger train's engine near Gasal Railway Station in Uttar Dinajpur in West Bengal on Tuesday. The authorities rushed to the spot and the fire was brought under control.No casualties have been reported so far. "The train was stopped due to the timely response of the driver and guard and the fire could be fully controlled... No casualties were reported in the incident," RPF Inspector HK Sharma said.This comes amidst increased train related mishaps in the past few months. Earlier this year, at least 12 people lost their lives in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district after stepping onto the tracks following a false rumour of a fire onboard a train. The incident occurred when the Pushpak Express made an unscheduled stop after someone pulled the emergency chain. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Yuki Bhambri of India (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As the clay court season reaches its big stage with Roland Garros, it once again reinforces the point in Indian tennis that the focus is on doubles and not singles. Leading the charge on that front is the newly crowned India No. 1 Yuki Bhambri, who was once the flag bearer in the singles department.The year, though, didn’t begin as Bhambri might have hoped. At the Australian Open, partnering Albano Olivetti, the duo bowed out in the first round.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!What has followed is a string of partner changes, not by design but by necessity, as Olivetti's injury and the volatile nature of the rankings forced Bhambri to adapt.His journey resumed with Croatian veteran Ivan Dodig at the ATP 250 in […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Actress Ranya Rao and Tarun Raju on Tuesday were granted default bail by a Bengaluru court in connection with a gold smuggling case, but with strict conditions attached. The case surfaced on March 3, when Ranya, also known as Harshavardhani Ranya, was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru with 14.8 kilograms of gold allegedly smuggled from Dubai.The bail was granted on the condition of two sureties each and a bond of Rs 2 lakh.The court also barred both from leaving the country and ordered them not to engage in similar offences.Not Just On Akshaya Tritiya! Here's Why You Can Buy Gold For The Long-TermEarlier, on April 26 the Bengaluru hight court had rejected Rao's bail plea. On March 14 and 27, Ranya Rao’s bail pleas were also rejected by the Special Court for Economic Offences and […]

[ad_1] After more than two decades of delighting young audiences, Peppa Pig has entered a brand new chapter — with the arrival of a baby girl in the beloved cartoon family. Earlier this year, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig revealed they were expecting their third child, sparking global excitement among fans. Today, the mystery is over. The world has officially met Peppa’s baby sister: Evie.The announcement was made with all the pomp of a royal birth. Inspired by traditional royal protocols, the Peppa Pig team rolled out a town crier, a scroll-style proclamation, and even an official birth certificate — a fitting nod, considering baby Evie was born at the prestigious Lindo Wing in London. At the same hospital, Kate Middleton gave birth to all three of her children.“I'm feeling fantastic,” Mummy Pig told People. “I'm so thrilled Evie is […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A district court on Tuesday sent Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmoodabad to judicialcustody over his post on Operation Sindoor. The next date of hearing in the case is May 27Mahmudabad was arrested on Sunday after two FIRs were filed against him. He had been granted two-day police custody based on a complaint by the Haryana state commission for women.In the post, he said: "Strategically, India has actually begun a new phase in terms of collapsing distinction between military and terrorist (non-state actors) in Pakistan. In effect, the response to any terrorist activity will invite a conventional response and so this puts the onus on the Pakistani military to make sure that it cannot hide any longer behind terrorists and non-state actors. In any case, the Pak military has used militarised non-state actors to destabilise the region […]