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NC welcomes PDP support

National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah expressed optimism on Sunday regarding the Congress-NC alliance's chances of winning a majority in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

ALL EYES ON COUNTING; PARTIES EXUDE OPTIMISM

A day after the voting for the high-stake Haryana Assembly elections, the political atmosphere is charged with ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, expressing strong confidence in securing a decisive victory.

'Old company' jibe at UN

In a veiled dig at the United Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it has become like an “old company”, which is not entirely keeping with the market but still occupying the space.

Hockey India League set to return after seven years

The Hockey India League (HIL) is set to return this year, as announced officially on Friday after a long break of seven years.

Golf: Angad Cheema cards 70 to inch closer to Vizag Open title

Chandigarh's Angad Cheema posted a one-under 70 in the penultimate round to maintain his dominance at the Rs 1 crore Vizag Open here on Friday.

Revenge for Medvedev, Tsitsipas at Shanghai Masters

Both Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas served sweet revenge at the Shanghai Masters on Friday, vanquishing old foes in straight sets as they progressed through to the third round.

Mumbai spinners spark Rest of India collapse to lay one hand on Irani Cup

Seasoned spin duo of Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian became catalysts of Rest of India's sudden middle-order collapse that saw them lose six wickets for only 23 runs here Friday, putting Mumbai within sniffing distance of an Irani Cup triumph despite Abhimanyu Easwaran's heroic 191.

Sana's all-round show leads Pakistan to win over Lanka

Pakistan produced a superb all-round display to beat Sri Lanka in the second match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Sharjah on Thursday, with skipper Fatima Sana leading from the front.

Dominant South Africa crush West Indies by 10 wickets

South African women kicked off their ICC T20 Women's World Cup 2024 campaign in style, registering a commanding 10-wicket victory over West Indies on Friday in Dubai.

Europa League: Manchester United secures 3-3 draw against FC Porto

Manchester United salvaged a point against FC Porto in the Europa League, courtesy of Harry Maguire's stoppagetime header, in a thrilling encounter on Friday.

INDIA TEAM GEARS UP FOR 1ST T20 AGAINST BANGLADESH

The Indian cricket team is preparing for the first T20 match against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday.

KEEPING THE HEART HEALTHY

Until the 1960s, heart disease was observed only in affluent people aged 60 years or more.

RAKUL SLAMS POLITICIAN OVER CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS

Actor Rakul Preet Singh lashed out at Telangana Minister Konda Surekha for allegedly using her name in a speech, and asked the Congress leader not to use her name for gaining \"political mileage.

KIM KARDASHIAN CALLS FOR RELEASE OF MENENDEZ BROTHERS

After recently visiting the controversial Menendez Brothers in prison, reality TV star Kim Kardashian penned an essay demanding Erik and Lyle, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1996, be freed.

LADY GAGA REVEALS HOW MICHAEL PROPOSED HER FOR WEDDING

During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Lady Gaga shared heartwarming details about her engagement to Michael Polansky.

SALMAN KHAN TO SHINE IN 'KICK 2'

Loved watching Salman Khan in 'Kick'? If yes, then there's great news for you all.

Govinda discharged from hospital after gunshot injury

Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda has been discharged from Mumbai's CritiCare hospital after sustaining a bullet injury.

ALIA, SHARVARI'S SPY DRAMA 'ALPHA' TO BE RELEASED ON CHRISTMAS 2025

Makers of Alia Bhatt and SharvariM starrer 'Alpha' have locked Christmas 2025 release date for the film.

Geneva: Activists at UN highlight human rights abuses in Pakistan

Human rights activists condemned Pakistan on Thursday for a range of severe human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, and torture aimed at silencing dissent.

BIDEN: IN DISCUSSION' ON POSSIBLE STRIKES ON IRAN'S OIL FACILITIES

United States President Joe Biden on Thursday stated that he is \"in discussion\" about possible strikes on Iranian oil facilities.

Jaishankar, Sri Lankan prez Dissanayake discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday.

Will continue to provide Ukraine aid to defend herself: US defence secy

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said on Friday that he discussed battlefield dynamics with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.

India regards US as most reli

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday stated that US-India relations are expanding across various sectors, including trade, technology, and investment.

BEIRUT STRIKES KILLED HEZBOLLAH'S COMMUNICATIONS COMMANDER: IDF

A precision strike by Israel in the Lebanese capital Beirut resulted in the death of Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the commander of Hezbollah's communications unit.

Melania Trump supports abortion rights in contradiction to Trump's views on the issue

Ahead of the release of her memoir, former US First Lady, Melania Trump has voiced her support for abortion rights, putting forth contradictory views to her husband, who has taken credit for the Supreme Court's decision that ended the constitutional right to abortion, CBS News reported.

Khameini calls Iran's missile attack on Israel legal, legitimate

“We either procrastinate nor hurry in fulfilling our duty. What is reasonable and correct according to the opinion of political and military decision-makers will be done in duetimeandwill be done again in the future-if-necessary,”

UN donor's conference raises aid for Afghanistan to help country deal with crisis

The United Nations hosted a donor's conference for Afghanistan in Dubai.

Russia reaffirms support for China on Taiwan issue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's support for China on the Taiwan issue, aligning with their longstanding position, Taiwan News reported.

Internet shut down in major cities of Pakistan ahead of PTI protest

ISLAMABAD Internet services have been shut down across major Pakistani cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi, ahead of the planned protests by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) at Islamabad's D-Chowk.

Police arrests Imran Khan's sisters from Islamabad

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Friday that police arrested former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, from D Chowk in Islamabad \"for exercising her right of peaceful protest.