The Indian hockey team secured the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Spain, thanks to goals from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and crucial saves by PR Sreejesh. This win, celebrated with emotional scenes at the Yves du Manoir Stadium, marks India’s fourth medal at the Paris Games and their first consecutive bronze in 52 years, since the 1972 Munich Games.
09 August,2024 11:58 AM IST
At a recent UNSC meet, India slammed Pakistan on the global stage for promoting terrorism. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador R Ravindra made a scathing attack on Pakistan over terrorism. He lashed out at Pakistan saying “certain countries using terrorism as an instrument of state policy” and that “such an approach has potential to affect cooperation”.
20 July,2024 09:43 PM IST
During the UN General Assembly debate on the Annual Report of the UN Security Council, Pratik Mathur, Minister at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, condemned Pakistan's misuse of the forum to propagate false narratives, particularly concerning Kashmir. Mathur dismissed Pakistan's statements as baseless and deceitful, refraining from dignifying them with a response to save the assembly's time. He reiterated India's firm stance on the urgent need for comprehensive reform of the Security Council, advocating for both permanent and non-permanent category expansions to ensure fairness and effectiveness in global governance.
27 June,2024 01:15 PM IST
The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections concluded on June 4, marking the world's largest democracy festival. The NDA secured a decisive majority, with BJP leading with 240 seats. On June 9, PM Modi and his ministers were sworn in amid global leaders. Pakistan, unsettled by Modi's third term, voiced continual hostility. At a June 13 US State Dept briefing, a Pakistani journalist failed to sway opinion against India, alleging PM Modi's Hindu-centric policies. The US State Dept declined comment on India's internal affairs, instead celebrating India's elections. Despite global leaders congratulating PM Modi on June 4, Pakistan awaited his oath ceremony.
20 June,2024 05:22 PM IST
When India and Pakistan play, it is not just any other match. India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 is set to excite cricket fans the world over. The two teams will be clashing on 9th June at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The tickets have touched skyrocketing rates as fans are all set to witness the high-voltage drama between the two nations. Watch this video as cricket experts Mohammad Kaif and Jatin Paranjape give their take on the high-octane India Pakistan match that is set to bring cricket fans to the edges of excitement.
12 June,2024 11:29 AM IST
In a gripping ICC T20 World Cup encounter at Nassau County Stadium in New York, India emerged victorious over Pakistan by a narrow margin of six runs, propelled by a stellar bowling performance from Jasprit Bumrah and a resilient innings from Rishabh Pant. With this thrilling win, India ascended to the summit of Group A, boasting a perfect record of two wins in as many matches, amassing four crucial points. Meanwhile, Pakistan finds themselves languishing in fourth place, having suffered defeats at the hands of both the USA and India. Their prospects for advancing to the knockout stages appear bleak, given their current standing.
10 June,2024 10:46 AM IST
As the T20 World Cup 2024 gears up for the epic clash between India and Pakistan, fervor among Indian cricket fans reaches a crescendo. The anticipation pulsates through every corner, echoing the historic rivalry that ignites the cricketing world. With hearts racing and hopes soaring, fans eagerly await the clash of titans on the pitch. Memories of past encounters fuel the excitement, promising another exhilarating chapter in cricket's greatest rivalry. Amidst the anticipation, there's a palpable sense of pride and patriotism, as supporters rally behind their team, ready to witness cricketing brilliance and fervent competition unfold on the global stage
09 June,2024 12:57 PM IST
T20 World Cup 2024! Explosive and exciting - cricket fans across India can’t wait for their team India squad T20 World Cup to smash the records and grab the trophy! Will they make it or break it? Will the T20 World Cup 2024 India squad miss Rinku Singh and Ruturj Gaikwad? What went behind making the selection for the India T20 World Cup team? How can Hardik Pandya play an important role in the team? How will the India vs Pakistan match T20 world cup turn out to be? Who is India’s biggest rival at this T20 World Cup 2024? In an exclusive interview with Mid-day Journalist Katyayani Kapoor, Former cricketer and National selector Jatin Paranjape in this episode of Mid-day series Straight Talk, gives an in-depth analysis on India’s winning chances at T20 World Cup 2024.
31 May,2024 07:01 PM IST
Amid Lok Sabha Elections in India, the debate on the ‘Akhand Bharat’ mural displayed in the New Parliament building, reignited in Pakistan. The mural depicting ‘Akhand Bharat’ highlighted security concerns among India’s neighbouring countries. Pakistani Journo, Foreign Expert, International Expert alleged that India wants to claim the territories of all neighbouring countries. Pakistani-based Advocate, International Law Expert, Ahmer Bilal Soofi, emphasised the need for countries to respond to ‘India’s posturing’. Meanwhile, Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir questioned the world’s silence over the mural depicting ‘Akhand Bharat’. He further asked, “Do Pakistan and other countries have any remaining international platforms where they can express their security concerns?”. During the debate, former Pakistani diplomat, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry stated that a diplomatic protest is necessary. Notably, soon after the mural in India’s New Parliament made headlines for reportedly depicting ‘Akhand Bharat’ i.e., ‘United India’. The controversy around the mural was clarified, stating that it depicted the Ashokan Empire of Ancient India.
07 May,2024 11:47 AM IST
India on May 02 lodged a strong protest against the reports of Chinese activities in Shaksgam Valley situated in POK. Shooting down media reports of ‘construction activities by China in Shaksgam Valley’ MEA said that It is a part of India. MEA further said that New Delhi never accepted the China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963. The issue of Shaksgam Valley comes amid the India-China border dispute along the Line of Actual Control. Indian and Chinese soldiers came at a loggerhead at friction points in eastern Ladakh in 2020 at LAC. The Shaksgam Valley, or the Trans Karakoram Tract is a strategically key region is part of the Hunza-Gilgit Region of PoK. It is bordered by the Xinjiang Province of China to the north, the northern areas of PoK to its west, south & Siachen Glacier region to the east. The Shaksgam Valley was ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963 when both countries signed a boundary pact to settle their differences.
04 May,2024 04:42 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
