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Kolkata Knight Riders bring IPL trophy tour to Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16: The Kolkata Knight Riders' historic Trophy Tour made a grand stop in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, bringing the IPL 2024 championship celebrations to Odisha.
Won't be surprised if Lhuan-dre Pretorius finds a place in IPL in future, says Dinesh Karthik
New Delhi, Feb 16: For young Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the present moment is an exciting time in his cricketing career. The youngster achieved huge success as the highest run-scorer in SA20 2025 by accumulating 397 runs across 12 innings for Paarl Royals.
'What unites us is common devotion to Indian Ocean's well-being': EAM Jaishankar at Indian Ocean Conference
Muscat, February 16: Emphasising the need for increased connectivity amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar elaborated on the contributions of India in this regard, particularly pointing to the
IPL 2025 Schedule announced: KKR, RCB to play tournament opener, Eden Gardens to host final on May 25
New Delhi, February 16: The 'Mecca of Indian Cricket', Eden Gardens will mark both the commencement and the conclusion of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League 2025, by hosting the tournament opener between Defending Champions, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 and the final on May 25.
Future of Indian cricket...: Gujarat Titans COO Arvinder Singh waiting for Shubman Gill to lead India
By Parv Anand, New Delhi, February 16: Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh is waiting to see one of the franchise's most prized assets, Shubman Gill, don the captaincy role of the Indian men's team in the future.
Future of Indian cricket...: Gujarat Titans COO Arvinder Singh waiting for Shubhman Gill to lead India
By Parv Anand, New Delhi, February 16: Gujarat Ttians COO Colonel Arvinder Singh is waiting to see one of the franchise's most prized assets, Shubman Gill, don the captaincy role of the Indian men's team in the future.
IPL 2025: LSG is a strong contender for the title, says Zaheer Khan after schedule's release
New Delhi, Feb 16: Shortly after the BCCI announced the full schedule of IPL 2025 season, Zaheer Khan, the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), said the side shapes up as a strong contender for winning the title.
CII to drive talent exchange expansion in Singapore through India Ready Talent Programme
New Delhi, February 16: Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will actively work towards expanding talent exchanges through the India Ready Talent Programme in Singapore, the CII said in a release on Sunday.
Indian Navy's training ships undertake professional exchanges in Cambodia
New Delhi, Feb 16: Indian Navy ships of First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, held multiple professional exchanges and media interaction as part of training deployment at Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia, an official said on Sunday.
IPL 2025: KKR and RCB to play tournament opener at Eden Gardens on March 22
New Delhi, Feb 16: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 opening match at their home ground Eden Gardens on March 22. The ten-team tournament will begin almost two-weeks after the Champions Trophy ends on March 9.
US, Japan, South Korea discuss security scenarios in Indo-Pacific and North Korea
Munich, Feb 16: Security scenarios in the Indo-Pacific and North Korea were discussed by the United States, Japan, and South Korea on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2025.
IPL 2025: Mujeeb Ur Rahman replaces injured Allah Ghazanfar in Mumbai Indians squad
Mumbai, Feb 16: Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has replaced fellow countryman Allah Ghazanfar in the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
Collaborating with Prez Trump's team in resolving conflict with Russia, says Zelensky
Kyiv, Feb 16: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that we have begun collaborating with US President Donald Trump's team and are seeing progress towards achieving peace and stopping the war with Russia.
Indian Americans hail PM Modi's visit to US, welcome constructive dialogue with Trump
By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington, DC, February 16: The Indian American community welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump and congratulated the leaders on the substantive outcomes achieved in their first meeting in President Trump's second term.
UAE condemns attack on UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon
Abu Dhabi, February 15: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack that set fire to a convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), near Beirut Airport, which led to the injury of a member of the international force.
Jaishankar holds key meetings with Mongolian, Austrian Foreign Ministers at Munich Security Conference 2025
Munich, February 15: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a series of high-level meetings on global security, democracy, and economic cooperation on Saturday, engaging with the Foreign Ministers of Mongolia, Austria, Denmark, Argentina, and Romania, as well as Norway's Finance Minister, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2025 in Germany.
Munich: EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Ministers of Argentina, Romania
Munich, February 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met on Saturday with the Foreign Ministers of Argentina and Romania amongst several other dignitaries during the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference taking place in Germany.
India will be determining voice in future deliberations: WB Governor laudsTrump-Modi meet
Kolkata, February 15: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump underlines the strengthening ties between India and the United States.
KKR-RCB clash to kickstart IPL 2025 on March 22, final on May 25
New Delhi, February 15: The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the tournament opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, ESPNCricifnfo reported on Saturday.
S Jaishankar meets Israel FM Saar in Munich; discuss bilateral ties, West Asia situation
Munich, Feb 16: On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met Finance Minister of Israel Gideon Saar to discuss bilateral relations and the ongoing situation in West Asia.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Grandeur of world's largest spiritual gathering highlighted in Australia
Canberra, Feb 15: As millions continue to attend the confluence of faith, culture, and spirituality in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, the High Commission of India in Australia's capital Canberra organised an event on Saturday to underscore the significance of the world's biggest religious congregation.
EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Serbia on Statehood day
New Delhi, February 15: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended warm greetings to the government and people of Serbia on their Statehood Day on Saturday.
India, Chad review bilateral ties in first Foreign Office Consultations
N'Djamena, February 15: The first round of India-Chad Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on February 13, in N'Djamena, Chad, during which the two sides both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the entire gamut of India-Chad relations
I love his attitude: Priyansh excited to play under 'great leader' Iyer for Punjab Kings
Chandigarh, February 15: Punjab Kings' new addition and blazing young batter Priyansh Arya is all set for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Arya, who has been playing cricket since the age of 9, was picked by the Kings in the 2025 mega auction and will be playing his first-ever IPL season.
Diplomacy does not mean saying everything in public: Shashi Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 15: Reacting to the deporting of Indian nationals from the U.S., the former diplomat and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, saying diplomacy does not mean saying everything in public.
EAM Jaishankar meets former NATO chief in Munich, discusses global security architecture
Munich, Feb 15: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday held a series of significant meetings on the sidelines of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, including with former Prime Minister and Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg who has recently assumed the new role of country's finance minister.
Top diplomats of South Korea, US hold talks on alliance, Trump tariffs
Munich/Seoul, Feb 15: The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States met one-on-one on Saturday for the first time since the launch of the second Donald Trump administration, with the bilateral alliance, North Korea and Trump's tariff plans expected to be in focus.
PM Modi cementing his role as global leader, says N Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati, Feb 15: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a "highly successful" visit to the US and France and said that he is cementing his role as a global leader.
IPL 2025: Excited to meet Shreyas Iyer as I love his attitude, says Priyansh Arya
New Delhi, Feb 15: Young batter Priyansh Arya, who will turn out for Punjab Kings in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), said he is excited to meet skipper Shreyas Iyer, saying that he loves his attitude.
India and Thailand celebrate cultural ties in Bangkok
Bangkok, Feb 15: In a unique display of Indo-Thai cultural richness, the Embassy of India in Bangkok organised Khon dance and Sitar recital celebrating the cultural ties of both nations. The event was a part of SAMVAD-IV, which is held in Thailand.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha thanks EAM Jaishankar for meaningful meeting, relies on India's strong global voice
Munich, February 15: Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andry Sybiha on Friday expressed gratitude to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for their "meaningful meeting," and emphasised a shared interest in advancing cooperation with India across various sectors, including trade, technology, agriculture, and security.
A test for Indian diplomacy: Chidambaram on second aircraft carrying deportees from US
New Delhi, February 15: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said that the arrival of a second US aircraft carrying Indian citizens allegedly involved in illegal migration would be a "test" for Indian diplomacy.
Preity Zinta celebrates V-Day with hubby Gene: Love you to the moon and back
Mumbai, Feb 15: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta celebrated Valentine's Day on a romantic date with husband Gene Goodenough.
Tripura's long awaited International Cricket stadium nears completion
Agartala, February 15: Tripura, a state with a rich cricketing history that dates back to the early 1970s, is now on the verge of completing its long-awaited international standard cricket stadium.
India, France hold Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Paris
Paris, February 15: India and France held Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Paris on Friday and discussed developments in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to the nuclear, chemical, biological domains, and outer space security, conventional weapons including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain and lethal autonomous weapons systems, and multilateral export control regimes.
Look forward to strengthening India-US friendship: US Intelligence Chief on meeting PM Modi
Washington, DC, February 15: US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday (local time) that it was "honour" to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US and she looked forward to strengthening friendship between two nations.
Forced displacement in Gaza 'pure brutality': Erdogan
Ankara, Feb 15: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned any forced displacement in Gaza, calling it "pure brutality" and completely unacceptable.
Gabbard says she will work to bolster US-India ties
Washington, Feb 15: Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence wrote in a post on X that she looked forward to strengthening the US-India ties.
PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding his visit to France, US
New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Palam airport in Delhi on Friday after concluding his two-nation visit to France and the US.
Tharoor expresses happiness over PM Modi-Trump meet, says big concerns addressed
Bengaluru, Feb 14: Expressing happiness over the meeting of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, Congress MP and author Shashi Tharoor said on Friday that it looks like big concerns are addressed.