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[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: As the country seethes to avenge the killing of 26 civilians by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Kashmir's Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dropped a big hint on the government's preparedness to thwart terrorism and its backers.Addressing the YUGM Conclave, PM Modi said: "We have set a time frame of the next 25 years for the goal of a developed India. We have limited time; the goals are big. I am not saying this for the present situation. That is why it is important that the journey of our idea from prototype to product is also completed in the shortest possible time. When we reduce the distance from lab to market, the results of research start reaching people faster. This also motivates the research."LIVE: PM Modi attends YUGM Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday strongly criticised individuals allegedly expressing pro-Pakistan sentiments while living in India, warning that such views were unacceptable, especially if voiced during national crises.Kalyan said that people who "love" Pakistan and are residing in India should leave. “A few people are expressing affection for Pakistan while living in India,” he said. “If they truly love Pakistan, they should leave India and go there. Why is there so much affection for Pakistan? If you genuinely support them, then go live there.”Kalyan, who also heads the Jana Sena Party, was speaking in reference to recent televised debates where he claimed some leaders had shown apparent support for Pakistan.“Some individuals, especially Congress leaders—possibly MLCs—from the southern part of India, are making such statements during TV debates,” he said. “There are internal differences […]

[ad_1] Pratika Rawal (Pic credit: BCCI Women) NEW DELHI: India’s rising batting sensation Pratika Rawal etched her name in the record books by becoming the fastest batter to reach 500 runs in Women’s One Day Internationals, achieving the milestone in just eight innings. With this feat, Rawal has broken the long-standing record held by England great Charlotte Edwards, who took nine innings to reach the same mark back in 1997.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rawal reached the landmark during her fluent 78-run knock against South Africa in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka, a match in which India posted a commanding 276/6. Who's that IPL player?The 24-year-old has now scored 572 runs in ODIs at a remarkable average of 81.71 and a strike rate of 92.71, including five fifties and a century.PollDo you think Pratika Rawal […]

[ad_1] Liberal Leader Mark Carney makes a campaign stop in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) The 2025 Canadian federal election, held on April 28, delivered a political earthquake that few had predicted: the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, secured an improbable fourth consecutive term. While they fell short of a majority, winning approximately 168 seats in the expanded 343-seat House of Commons, it was a clear mandate against populism, external interference, and political instability.The Conservatives finished second with around 143 seats, while the Bloc Québécois fell to about 23, and the New Democratic Party (NDP) was reduced to just 7 seats. Voter turnout surged, fuelled largely by concerns over Canadian sovereignty and an unusually intense focus on domestic unity in the face of global uncertainties.Here are the biggest winners and losers from […]

[ad_1] Shikhar Dhawan and Shahid Afridi (X photo) NEW DELHI: Shahid Afridi has responded to former Team India batter Shikhar Dhawan’s sharp criticism with a sarcastic offer and a viral hashtag.“Chhodo jeet-haar ki baatein, aao tumhe chai pilata hoon Shikhar. #FantasticTea (Forget winning or losing, Shikhar, come over for some tea. #FantasticTea),” the ex-Pakistan captain tweeted on Tuesday, stirring fresh controversy across social media.The comment came after Dhawan slammed Afridi for blaming the Indian Army for the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on Pakistani TV, Afridi questioned how such an attack could happen despite India’s heavy military presence in Kashmir, saying, “You have 800,000 soldiers there and still this happens? That means you’re failing.”Afridi also criticised the Indian media’s coverage, calling it over-the-top and theatrical: “Within an […]

[ad_1] Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: In a night brimming with monumental IPL records, it was a 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who stole the limelight with a knock for the ages at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. His blistering 38-ball 101 not only guided Rajasthan Royals to a thumping eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans but also left a trail of broken records and stunned cricket fans across the world.Suryavanshi’s 35-ball century — the fastest by an Indian in IPL history — shattered the long-standing record of Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball ton from 2010. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!But that was only one of many milestones on a night where his brilliance eclipsed even the most significant IPL feats.Who's that IPL player?Chasing a steep 210, Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal (70 off 40) forged […]

[ad_1] Silver offers a viable alternative for those who missed the recent gold surge. (AI image) Time for silver after the gold price rally? Silver may be ready for a significant price increase to match gold's performance. The current gold-to-silver ratio of 100, calculated by dividing gold prices by silver, has reached its highest point since the Covid period in 2020, surpassing the century's average of approximately 85, according to Samco Securities. This metric indicates that silver currently presents better value.When the ratio reached its historic peak of 126.5 in March 2020, silver prices subsequently doubled by August. Investors interested in silver exposure might consider investing in silver ETFs."We find ourselves at an interesting threshold for silver because the gold-silver ratio has surpassed 100, which marks a significant event that has only occurred three times in the past 50 years […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register seven preliminary enquiries (PEs) into suspected collusion between prominent banks and real estate developers across multiple cities.The top court also directed the UP, Haryana DGPs to give a list of DSPs, inspector, constables to the CBI to constitute a special investigation team (SIT), reported news agency PTI.The court order aims at protecting homebuyers in cities including Noida, Gurugram, Greater Noida (Yamuna Expressway), Mohali, Mumbai, Kolkata and Allahabad.The apex court observed that there was prima facie evidence of a nexus between reputed financial institutions and builders, which facilitated large-scale wrongdoing and financial exploitation of thousands of homebuyers.SC had in July last year protected homebuyers and directed that no coercive action be taken against them by banks or builders regarding payment of EMIs and no […]

[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Surjeet Yadav) On a cold January night in 2024, Aushtosh Aman saw Vaibhav Suryavanshi shadow practicing in a hotel gallery in Patna. Ashutosh, who was the captain of Bihar, enquired, "Chotu, khana khaya re (Have you eaten?)." A stunned 12-year-old fumbled and replied, "Man nahi kar raha bhaiaya (I don't feel like eating)." Ashutosh instructed him to wear a jacket and cap and took him out for dinner. On the dinner table, a confused Vaibhav asked, "Bhaiya, kuch samajh nahi aa raha, mutton aur chawal order kar dijiye (Brother, I am not able to understand the menu, just order mutton and rice for me)."The next […]

[ad_1] The trailer of Aamir Khan and Genelia D souza starrer, much-anticipated film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, which was scheduled to release this week, has been postponed due to the recent Pahalgam tragedy. The decision was made as a gesture of respect for the lives lost and the somber national mood that has followed.Aamir Khan reunites with Fatima Sana Shaikh, ropes in ‘Dangal’ co-star for his next production‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is widely regarded as the spiritual sequel to the 2007 cult classic ‘Taare Zameen Par’, a film that left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with its heartfelt portrayal of childhood struggles and the transformative power of empathy. The new film, while thematically distinct, promises to continue the emotional richness and social sensitivity that defined the earlier film. This film explores the transformative journey of a man forced to confront his […]