National Security Advisory Board revamped: Ex-R&AW chief Alok Joshi appointed head | India News

NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday reconstituted the National Security Advisory Board and appointed former R&AW chief Alok Joshi as its Chairman.Other members include former Western Air Commander Air Marshal PM Sinha, former Southern Army Commander Lt Gen AK Singh and Rear Admiral Monty Khanna are the retired officers from the military services. Rajiv Ranjan … Read more

Pakistan stock markets, bonds to see worst month since 2023 as Indo-Pak border tensions mount

The performance of dollar bonds shows a decline of nearly 4% this month. (AI image) Pakistan’s dollar bonds and equities are heading towards their poorest monthly performance since 2023, with growing India-Pakistan tensions affecting investor confidence.The performance of dollar bonds shows a decline of nearly 4% this month, whilst equities have decreased almost 3%. In … Read more

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, when teens conquered our imagination | Cricket News

(L-R) Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and Irfan Pathan. (PTI Photos) Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s jaw-dropping century got TOI to hit the rewind button and recall exploits of other talented Indian cricketers who became teenage superstars. Sachin TendulkarIt’s a pity there is no official record of that mad game in Peshawar in Dec 1989. Bad light ensured that … Read more

At least 14 killed as fire rips through hotel in Kolkata, rescue operations under way | India News

NEW DELHI: At least 14 people died in a fire incident in hotel near Falpatti Machhua in central Kolkata on Tuesday, a senior police officer said. The rescue operations are under way.“This fire incident took place at around 8.15pm at the premises of Rituraj Hotel. Fourteen bodies have been recovered, and several people have been … Read more

J&K attack: UN chief calls Jaishankar, Pak PM; offers de-escalation support | India News

NEW DELHI: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke to external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif separately and strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 25 Indians and a Nepalese citizen.“In his phone calls, the Secretary General reiterated his strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack that … Read more

‘If you support them, go live there’: Pawan Kalyan slams leaders showing ‘affection’ for Pakistan | India News

NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday strongly criticised individuals allegedly expressing pro-Pakistan sentiments while living in India, warning that such views were unacceptable, especially if voiced during national crises.Kalyan said that people who “love” Pakistan and are residing in India should leave. “A few people are expressing affection for Pakistan … Read more

‘Be Indians first’: RSS advises Kashmiris to ‘disassociate from terrorists’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday urged Kashmiris to disassociate themselves from terrorism not just in principle, but in practice.Addressing a press conference, RSS leader Indresh Kumar said the people of Jammu and Kashmir must unite under a common national identity.“The time has come for Jammu and Kashmir to reject terrorism and … Read more

More layoffs! Infosys asks another batch of trainees to leave after they fail internal assessment tests

Infosys has established partnerships with NIIT and UpGrad for complimentary upskilling programmes available to trainees who departed since February. (AI image) Infosys has dismissed an additional 195 trainees who did not pass their internal assessment examinations. The number of trainees who have not passed the assessment test since February has now exceeded 800.Sources familiar with … Read more