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Gabbard arrived in Delhi early Sunday on a two-and-a-half-day trip in the first high-level visit to India by a top official of the Donald Trump administration. Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence of the United States who is in India for an official trip, dwelled on the tariff threat on Monday, saying India and the Donald Trump-led country have established a direct dialogue at the very top over the issue. The sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation’s annual Raisina Dialogues in the capital, Tulsi Gabbard said there was an opportunity to strengthen the economic relationship between India…

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said her country noted the statement and appreciated it. China on Monday expressed “appreciation” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remark on India-China ties on Lex Fridman’s podcast, saying a cooperative dance between the elephant and dragon is the only choice for both nations. Reacting to PM Modi’s positive statement on India-China relations, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said her country noted the statement and appreciated it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the Lex Fridman podcast, emphasised strengthening the relations between India and China, saying that competition should not turn into…

Virat Kohli expressed his displeasure over the rule as he explained the importance of family’s presence during overseas campaigns. India star Virat Kohli, on Saturday, opened up on BCCI’s fresh diktat restricting the presence of families while players are on tour. The 36-year-old, who played a significant role in India’s third Champions Trophy haul last week, expressed his displeasure over the rule as he explained the importance of family’s presence during overseas campaigns. In the wake of India’s loss at home against New Zealand in a Test series, followed by a forgettable Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign in Australia, BCCI announced a…

Ravichandran Ashwin reveals he wanted his 100th Test in Dharamsala to be his last and he had even invited MS Dhoni for the same. Ravichandran Ashwin called it quits from international cricket midway during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in December 2024. The ace spinner’s decision raised eyebrows as he retired after the Brisbane Test. However, the 38-year-old has now revealed that he was thinking to bid adieu to the longest format much before. Ashwin played his 100th Test in Dharamsala against England in 2024. The premier off-spinner bagged nine wickets in the landmark Test. To mark this occasion, the…

Aamir Jamal faced a PKR 1.4 million fine for violating PCB’s disciplinary code of conduct. Pakistan pacer Aamir Jamal has found himself at the center of controversy after being hit with a hefty fine of PKR 1.4 million for violating the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) regulations. The disciplinary action stemmed from Jamal’s decision to write the number ‘804’ on his Test cap – an act interpreted as a political statement in support of former Pakistan cricketer and ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently behind bars. Multiple players were penalized by the PCB for breaching the board’s code of conduct,…

The Trump administration said on Friday it had revoked the visa of Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian citizen and doctoral student at Columbia. Ranjani Srinivasan, a Columbia University student from India who reportedly left the United States some days back, reportedly dodged federal immigration officials twice after her student visa was revoked. The 37-year-old, who was pursuing a doctoral degree in urban planning recently found out that her student visa was revoked. The Trump administration said on Friday it had revoked the visa of Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian citizen and doctoral student at Columbia, for “advocating for violence and terrorism”. Srinivasan…

Lex Fridman podcast: PM Modi said he hoped that wisdom would prevail over the leadership in Islamabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed Pakistan on a podcast with Lex Fridman on Sunday, saying India’s every attempt to foster peace was met with hostility and betrayal. He recalled that he had invited his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif for his swearing-in ceremony in 2014, hoping they could make a new beginning for the India-Pakistan relationship. “Yet, every noble attempt at fostering peace was met with hostility and betrayal. We sincerely hope that wisdom prevails upon them and they choose the path of peace,”…

PM Modi said the interview covered diverse topics including his childhood experiences, his time in the Himayalas and his journey in politics. “The most powerful conversation” of podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman, a three-hour-long interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to drop on Sunday (March 16). Taking to social media, Lex Fridman expressed his excitement about the episode and called it an “epic exchange.” The podcast will be out at 5:30 pm in India. “I had an epic 3-hour podcast conversation with @narendramodi, Prime Minister of India. It was one of the most powerful conversations of my…

Virat Kohli opened up about his struggles on the recent Australia tour, where he scored 190 runs in 9 innings. Star India batter Virat Kohli gave a major hint regarding his international future, saying he might not have another Australia tour in him. In the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the right-handed batter failed to get going after scoring a century in the second innings of the series opener in Perth. In the five-match series, Kohli kept getting out in a similar fashion as he constantly chased deliveries bowled well outside off stump. Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood…

The Commission for Air Quality Management also revoked the curbs under Stage 1 of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) in view of the improved air quality. Delhi on Saturday breathed its cleanest air in a very long time as the city recorded an average air quality index (AQI) of 85, the lowest it has logged in the last three years for the January to mid-March period. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) also said that this was the first day of 2025 with a “satisfactory” AQI. In a post on X, it said, “Delhi has witnessed a ‘Satisfactory’…