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Operation Sindoor not only marked a decisive military and strategic victory for India but also exposed critical vulnerabilities within Pakistan’s armed forces, particularly those stemming from their heavy reliance on Chinese-supplied military hardware. With nearly 82% of Pakistan’s defence imports originating from China, the conflict provided a real-world test for Chinese technology against a combination…

Punjab Kings’ bowler Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal tore into Arshdeep Singh to start Rajasthan Royals’ chase with a bang, smacking 22 runs off the first over — the most ever conceded by a Punjab Kings bowler in the first over of an IPL innings. The record-breaking over saw Arshdeep eclipse Glenn…

Neeraj Chopra and PM Modi (Photo Credit: @DDIndialive on X) NEW DELHI: India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra achieved a long-awaited milestone at the Doha Diamond League 2025, becoming the first Indian ever to breach the 90-metre barrier in international javelin competition. With a thunderous throw of 90.23 metres, Chopra not only rewrote his personal and…

External affairs minister S Jaishankar NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar is all set to visit the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany and will meet the leadership of the three countries. He will start his six-day, European countries visit from May 19 and will hold discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations and regional…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly expanded its bailout program requirements for Pakistan, adding 11 new conditions and bringing the total to 50 structural benchmarks and conditions.According to the Express Tribune, among the key new requirements, Pakistan must secure parliamentary approval for a Rs 17.6 trillion budget, implement higher debt servicing surcharges on electricity…

Chaos as Mexican Navy ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge, sailors left dangling Two people have died and 17 others were injured when the Mexican Navy’s training vessel Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, creating a harrowing scene as sailors were seen dangling from damaged masts high above the deck.The incident occurred around…

HISAR: A local YouTuber’s recent arrest on charges of espionage has reignited national security concerns in this key military centre that has remained a target of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for more than 25 years.The city in Haryana, home to a military cantonment, the prestigious Army horse breeding farm, and a Border Security Force (BSF)…

Travis Kelce along with Mahomes family shared a heartwarming moment at the charity gala. (Getty Images) The 15 and the Mahomes charity gala in Las Vegas may have been packed with stars and dazzling moments, but one of the most touching highlights came from a quiet exchange between Travis Kelce and Mia Mahomes, the 13-year-old…

Virat Kohli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: In the history of Indian sports, only one sportsperson has been honoured with the Bharat Ratna — and that is Sachin Tendulkar. The legendary batter was recommended for the award by the central government in February 2014, and then-President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the honour upon him. No athlete…

President Donald Trump speaks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia (NYT photo) Look at the chief economic and strategic spots across Africa — ports for key trade corridors, mines that produce critical minerals, large renewable energy projects — and you will find the United Arab Emirates.As the United States and, to a…