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[ad_1] India supporter waves the national flag (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) announced on Sunday that India has cancelled its participation in the forthcoming Central Asian Volleyball tournament in Islamabad. PVF representative Abdul Ahad confirmed that India had initially committed to sending a delegation of 30 members, with 22 players, for the championship commencing May 28 at the Jinnah complex.The diplomatic relations between the two countries have deteriorated following the April 22 terrorist incident in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 tourists."The Indian Volleyball officials have informed the regional body that their government has cancelled the NOC issued to them for the tournament after the incident in Pahalgam," Ahad said, as quoted by PTI."It is disappointing to know India has withdrawn from the championship and they will be replaced either by Afghanistan […]

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ star batter Suryakumar Yadav added another feather to his illustrious cap on Sunday, becoming the fastest Indian to reach 4000 runs in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in terms of balls faced. The milestone came during Mumbai Indians' crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium.Also visit: IPL Live ScoreSuryakumar achieved the landmark in just 2705 balls, maintaining a sensational strike rate of 147.87. His effort places him third overall on the all-time list, trailing only the legendary Chris Gayle (2653 balls) and AB de Villiers (2658 balls). Among Indians, however, he stands alone at the top, underlining his reputation as one of the most destructive batters in modern T20 cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE […]

[ad_1] Congress minister TB Thimmapur (Photo:X) NEW DELHI: The Congress party came under intense criticism on Sunday as Karnataka minister TB Thimmapur said he "personally didn't think" terrorists ascertained the religion of the victims before killing them in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.Despite the family members of the victims claiming that terrorists opened fire at those who were Hindus, the Congress leader said religious colour was given to the massacre to "cover up intelligence failure"."I personally don't think the assailants would have asked the name and religion of the tourists...It is not just to add religious colour to cover up an intelligence failure," Thimmapur was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.PollDo you agree with Karnataka minister TB Thimmapur's statement regarding the terrorists not asking about the victims' religion?The BJP unleashed a piercing attack on the Congress over the minister's […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Panic erupted at Varanasi airport on Saturday night after a foreign national aboard a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight claimed he was carrying a bomb, police said on Sunday. The passenger, identified as a Canadian citizen, has been detained, officials added.The detainee is being questioned on the matter. A detailed probe has been ordered.After the bomb scare, the aircraft was shifted to the isolation bay for a detailed inspection, but no explosives were discovered, said airport director Puneet Gupta. He said that IndiGo crew immediately alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) after the passenger made the threat.The flight was grounded and thoroughly inspected following standard security procedures. Officials said the aircraft was cleared by security agencies and departed for Bengaluru on Sunday morning. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Digvesh Rathi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ latest sensation Digvesh Rathi has become a talking point this IPL season. And it is not just for his skills, but for his repeated “notebook” celebration that has now cost him heavily.Against Mumbai Indians on Sunday at the Wankhede Stadium, Rathi's signature celebration once again stole the show as he dismissed dangerous Ryan Rickelton for 58.It all started during LSG’s match against Punjab Kings, when Rathi dismissed opener Priyansh Arya and celebrated by pretending to write in a notebook. While the gesture was playful, match officials found it provocative and unsportsmanlike. As a result, Rathi was fined 25% of his match fee (Rs 1,87,500) and given one demerit point.However, the warning didn’t deter him.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Just four days later, during a match against […]

[ad_1] Hundreds gather in Toronto to condemn Pahalgam terror attack, demand action against Pakistan Hundreds of Canadians from diverse backgrounds gathered for a candlelight vigil and rally on a freezing night in Toronto to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that claimed the lives of 26 innocent people. Organised by Hindu Forum Canada, COHNA, and several other Hindu groups, the event on Saturday saw more than 500 Hindus, Jews, Baloch, Iranians, and other Canadians march through the city's streets. Participants chanted slogans like "Pakistan Murdabad" and called on the Canadian government to officially designate Pakistan as a terrorist state.The solemn vigil included candles, prayers, and speeches from community leaders, who urged for immediate and decisive action against terrorism. The gathering not only denounced the violence in Kashmir but also raised concerns about the growing threat of Islamist-Jihadi extremism.Standing […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ fast bowler Mayank Yadav made a rousing return to competitive cricket, striking in style by dismissing Rohit Sharma in their IPL clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Also visit: IPL Live ScoreReturning after a long injury layoff, Mayank was handed the new ball by skipper Rishabh Pant and showed no signs of rust. His first over, bowled to Ryan Rickelton, featured four deliveries clocking over 140 kmph. Although Rickelton managed a boundary, Mayank’s control and sharp pace were impressive after nearly seven months out. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The real highlight came in Mayank’s second over. After Rohit Sharma smashed him for back-to-back sixes — a deep square hit followed by a signature pull over square leg — the young pacer responded brilliantly. Regaining his […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: KL Rahul recently opened up about one of his biggest regrets in the IPL, the 2016 final loss with Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Speaking on Star Sports, Rahul revealed that he and Virat Kohli have often discussed that heartbreak over the past five to six years.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"Virat and I have spoken about it many times. If one of us had played a little longer and won that game, it would have been very different. And winning an IPL is so special. That 2016 season was very special for RCB. We were at the bottom of the table and had to win seven games in a row to qualify, and we did. We went on to […]