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According to a report, the BCCI has shortlisted three venues to host the remainder of IPL 2025 in May if the board gets government permission. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shortlisted three venues if the Indian government gives permission to resume the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season in May itself. The 18th edition of the T20 tournament was suspended for one week on Friday owing to the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The Indian cricket board has handpicked Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad to host the remaining 16 matches of the…

India Pakistan Ceasefire: Ishaq Dar said Pakistan has consistently worked towards regional peace without compromising its sovereignty or territorial integrity. Pakistan’s deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, on Saturday declared that Pakistan and India have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, saying that Pakistan has consistently worked towards regional peace and security without compromising its sovereignty or territorial integrity. “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!” Dar wrote on X. His statement follows US President Donald…

India Pakistan ceasefire: Vikram Misri said the move came after a call from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations to his Indian counterpart. India and Pakistan reached an agreement for a ceasefire on Saturday, putting a pause to the escalating tensions that had erupted following India’s military response to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri briefed the media that the move came after a call from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart earlier in the day. “Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)…

“We remain fully prepared and never vigilant and committed to defending the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland,” Commodore Raghu R Nair said. India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire following intensive diplomatic efforts, signaling a dramatic turn in the escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The announcement came just hours after military exchanges between India and Pakistan targeted each other’s installations across the Line of Control, pushing the region to the brink of a wider confrontation. However, Indian military emphasized that while the ceasefire will be observed, India remains in a heightened state of…

India and Pakistan announced a full and immediate ceasefire on Saturday. Here’s how the peace deal was reached. The cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was achieved after a call from the Pakistan DGMO Major General Kashif Abdullah to his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai early in the afternoon of Saturday. The former’s offer to stop the firing and the air attacks was met with the response that India too would do the same, people directly familiar with the matter said. They added that while representatives from the US and various other countries had indeed spoken to top…

Virat Kohli joined Rohit Sharma in saluting the Indian Armed Forces following their successful neutralisation of Pakistan’s attacks on Thursday night. In the face of escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, India’s cricketing icon Virat Kohli delivered a powerful message of support for the Indian Armed Forces. The ongoing conflict, which has seen missile strikes, air raid alerts, and heightened military movements across the Line of Control, as well as in multiple bordering Indian cities, has caused widespread security concerns, which also impacted the IPL 2025, as the tournament was suspended on Friday. On Instagram, Kohli wrote, “We stand…

Unlike full-time soldiers, Territorial Army members are civilians who take time out of their regular jobs to train and serve the country in times of need. As tensions flare up between India and Pakistan, the central government has given the green light to the Chief of the Army Staff to call on the Territorial Army (TA) — a reserve force that supports the regular Indian Army during emergencies. Amid rising security concerns, the government has decided to strengthen military presence across the country by deploying 14 of the 32 existing Territorial Army battalions in key military zones, according to a…

The travel company Cox & Kings stated that they had made the decision aligning with their customers sentiments and the current geopolitical landscape. Travel agency Cox & Kings, announced that they have decided to temporarily pause all new travel offerings to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkey, in light of the current geopolitical landscape and aligning with the broader sentiments of their customers and the nation. The company’s director Karan Agarwal said, “In light of recent developments, we have decided to pause all new travel offerings to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey. This decision is driven by our commitment to uphold principles that…

India used S-400 Triumph missile systems, Barak-8 missiles, Akash surface-to-air missiles, and DRDO’s anti-drone technologies to thwart Pakistani offensive. India on Friday said that Pakistan launched between 300 and 400 drones across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek in a coordinated attempt to target Indian military installations. “Our armed forces shot down many of these drones using both kinetic and non-kinetic means. One armed unmanned aerial vehicle was sent to strike the Bhatinda military station, but the attempt was foiled,” said Wing Commander Vyomika Singh during a media briefing. She added that in retaliation, India deployed armed drones against…

Pakistan did not close its civil airspace despite it launching a failed unprovoked drone and missile attack on May 7 at 8.30 pm. The Indian government accused Pakistan of endangering civilian lives by keeping its airspace open during a drone and missile attack launched against multiple Indian cities on Thursday night. Addressing the media at a press briefing, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said Pakistan conducted an unprovoked aerial assault on May 7 at approximately 8.30pm, targeting Indian territory with drones and missiles. Despite the aggression, Pakistan chose not to close its civilian airspace, a move India claims was a deliberate…