Australia's talismanic batter Steve Smith admitted that breaking into the T20I squad for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics won't be a walk in the park but a "tricky" affair. Despite the odd stacked against realising his goal, Smith is willing to put his best foot forward.
Over 90 people were arrested in Karachi for aerial firing during Independence Day celebrations, which killed three and injured 82. Police seized 68 illegal weapons and filed over 100 FIRs. Crime in the city remains high despite official claims of improvement, with violent incidents and robbe
"It is absolutely correct because the way Pakistan has given a platform to terrorism, terror, and insurgency between India and Pakistan, it is impossible to have any compromise there until their actions stop and they come on the right path," said MP Anil Desai.
For Indians living abroad, Independence Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It's a heartfelt reminder of home and a moment to reconnect with their roots.
"Punjab's soil is soaked with the blood of martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation," he said, adding that the Jallianwala Bagh massacre would forever remain a symbol of sacrifice.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday refuted the Independence Day remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which criticised the post-independence Congress governments in India for "killing the idea of semiconductor in the womb."
On the 79th Independence Day, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the Indian National Congress paid tribute to the nation's freedom fighters, remembering their sacrifices that secured India's independence and shaped its democratic values.
Annu Kapoor remembered the retro song 'Ek Bangla Bane Nyara' from the movie 'President', which was released in 1937. With the help of the song, Annu Kapoor shared his idea of "unity in diversity" while asking the citizens to become responsible towards society, community and families.
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned a reported Pakistani airstrike in Nuristan, urging respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty and international law. Taliban authorities remain silent, while reports suggest the strike may have targeted TTP positions, further straining Kabul-Islamaba
The High Commission of India in London observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day with a commemorative event to honour the lives lost and the strength of those who survived during the partition of India in 1947.
Amid reports that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi may visit New Delhi on August 18 to meet Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, China said that the two countries remain engaged in dialogue across multiple levels but stopped short of confirming the visit.
CM Yadav launched the vehicles from the program organised at Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium in the state capital. The state government has allocated over Rs 1,500 crore for these vehicles, reaffirming that citizens' safety remains its top priority.