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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading a parliamentary delegation to the United States in a diplomatic outreach to highlight India's firm stance against terrorism, launched a scathing attack and called out the nation's long-standing policy of harbouring terrorism.Taking aim at Pakistan's parallel delegation led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto, Tharoor invoked Hillary Clinton's famous rebuke: "How can you breed vipers in your backyard and expect them to bite only your neighbours?"The diplomatic face-off in Washington comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, following the Pahalgam terror attack. While India has deployed seven delegations across 33 countries, Pakistan's smaller diplomatic initiative covers just five capitals - Washington, New York, Brussels, London, and Moscow.Tharoor's delegation has embarked on a comprehensive outreach program in Washington, including appearances at the National Press Club, meetings with diaspora media, and a […]

[ad_1] Shashi Tharoor in Washington. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is in US leading an all-party delegation on Operation Sindoor executed by the military, on Wednesday (local time) reflected on the Chinese 'kill chain' deployed by Pakistan.Interacting with reporters in Washington, Tharoor was asked if India's military action against Pakistan had a message for China. "The fact that they (Pakistan) were using Chinese weapons and we were bypassing some of the Chinese radar defences, and the famous sort of Chinese network system... it all comes, and that's supposed to be the great sort of Chinese 'kill chain' we read about in the newspapers. When India decided to bypass some of those threats and hit the airfields, I don't think they're worrying about who gets the message. They want to make sure that the Pakistanis got the message, and they got […]

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, Zydus Lifesciences, Great Eastern Shipping Company, and Tata Motors are the top buy calls for today. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for June 5, 2025:Index View: NiftyFor the past 14 trading days, Nifty has been static within a 2% band, however the highs of 25000 has been constantly providing supply non index longs. With the index now closing at a 3 week low on Tuesday, it continues to approach its downside target of 24300 / 24100 unless a closing above 25050 is not confirmed. On daily charts, the index has also formed a bearish head and shoulder pattern pointing out to similar targets wherein no support […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli with Shreyas Iyer's father (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended an 18-year-long wait for the Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a dramatic final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.While Kohli top-scored with a composed 43 and RCB basked in the glory of their maiden IPL title, it was a heartfelt post-match moment that stole the spotlight on social media. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a video that quickly went viral, Kohli was seen bowing his head and taking blessings from Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's father before embracing Shreyas himself. The emotional gesture struck a deep chord with fans across the country, showcasing the respect and sportsmanship that define Kohli's character beyond the game.The visual […]

[ad_1] Fans cheer as the bus carrying Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, arrive at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has called Bengaluru stampede "beyond tragic." The stampede claimed 11 lives and left 33 others injured. The incident turned what was a celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) historic maiden IPL triumph in into a heartbreaking tragedy."What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all.," Tendulkar said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. "The stadium has a capacity of only 35,000 people, but 200,000-300,000 people came," the minister said.He said a victory street parade by the winning team was called off as authorities had anticipated an uncontrollable […]

[ad_1] When we talk about stones forming inside the body, we often talk about two types of stones - one is kidney stone, and the other is gallbladder stone. While both sound similar, and indeed are to a large extent, there are some key differences between the two as well, in terms of symptoms, treatment and causes. Let's take a look...Kidney StonesKidney stones are hard, crystalline mineral deposits that form inside of the kidneys. They develop when urine has an excess of calcium, oxalate, or uric acid, which then crystallize and stick together to form a hard, stone-like substance. These stones can be as small as a grain of rice, or as large as a golf ball.There are different types of kidney stones, including calcium stones, which are the most common. Next is the struvite stones caused by infections, uric […]

[ad_1] An ambulance arrives at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as fans gather to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, in Bengaluru, India, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Former Indian cricket legend Syed Kirmani expressed concern over the tragic death of 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans during victory celebrations at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident occurred when local authorities failed to manage the massive turnout during celebrations organized by RCB management and Karnataka government to honor the newly crowned IPL champions.Kirmani, who was part of India's 1983 World Cup winning team, offered his condolences to the bereaved families while reflecting on the changing nature of fan culture."My condolences to bereaved families. This was a deadly welcome to IPL champions. In our times, there was no such media hype and there was no TV […]

[ad_1] Market experts anticipate continued consolidation, influenced by global trends and economic indicators. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex was up 100 points. At 9:21 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,632.55, up 12 points or 0.050%. BSE Sensex was at 81,037.41, up 39 points or 0.048%.Market experts anticipate continued consolidation, influenced by global trends and economic indicators, whilst individual stocks may see movement based on sector-specific developments.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “Both geopolitical and economic news are likely to weigh on markets in the near-term. A serious concern is a potential Russian retaliation to the recent Ukraine attacks on Russian planes. How serious this will be and what will be its consequences are unknown factors now.”“The […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with an ongoing terror conspiracy investigation, officials said, reported news agency PTI. According to the officials, the searches were carried out in 32 locations and include the districts of Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, Baramulla, and Kupwara. The searches are being conducted against Over Ground Workers of various terrorist organisations. Over Ground Workers are people who help terrorists with logistical support, cash, shelter, and other infrastructure.This is a developing story. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yograj Singh launched a scathing attack on Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer for his reckless dismissal in the IPL 2025 final, terming it a “criminal offence” that proved costly in the team’s narrow six-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a high-voltage final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy after 18 seasons. However, Iyer’s early exit — caught behind for just 1 off 2 balls while attempting an ill-judged shot off Romario Shepherd — emerged as the turning point in Punjab’s failed chase of 191.Who's that IPL player?Speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh didn’t mince words. “The shot which Shreyas Iyer played in the final was a criminal offence, according to me. Ashok Mankad told me about […]