The BJP condemned opposition parties on Monday for failing to recognize the national cricket team's triumph over Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2025 championship match. India defeated its rival by five wickets at Dubai International Stadium. The victory secured the tournament trophy for the ninth time. Party representatives demanded Congress abandon its critical stance, and they called for unity in celebrating the achievement.
BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain praised the players' performance, and he noted their refusal to accept the trophy from a Pakistani official. Another party representative questioned whether opposition figures supported Indian athletes or sided with adversaries. Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin compared the victory to...
Three family members died on Sunday night after two vehicles struck their motorcycle near the Mukundpur flyover on Delhi's Outer Ring Road. Authorities identified the victims as Mohammad Shahid, 60, his son Mohammad Faiz, 25, and Faiz's nephew, age 10. The family was traveling from Dwarka to their residence in North Delhi when the crash occurred. All three died at the scene, and their remains were transported to Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital for examination.
Witnesses reported that a speeding vehicle struck the motorcycle from behind, throwing the riders onto the pavement. A second car then drove over the victims after they fell. Family members alleged the two vehicles were racing before the collision. Both drivers fled without stopping...
Trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan declined in the first half of 2025, according to Kabul's Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Bilateral commerce totaled 1.108 billion dollars through June, compared with 1.117 billion dollars in the same 2024 period. Pakistan remains one of Afghanistan's largest regional trading partners. Afghanistan's Chamber of Agriculture urged stronger economic ties between the nations.
Pakistan's State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry warned on Saturday that his government would respond with force if border talks fail to halt cross-border terrorism. Chaudhry said Afghan nationals comprised roughly 80 percent of perpetrators behind recent terrorist incidents within Pakistan. The minister emphasized stricter...
The Reserve Bank of India will maintain its benchmark lending rate at 5.50 percent during the forthcoming policy review, according to Bajaj Broking analysts. The central bank reduced borrowing costs by 50 basis points in June, but kept them steady at the August meeting. Consumer prices rose to 2.07 percent during August from 1.61 percent the previous month, driven by higher food costs. The inflation rate remains well below the four percent target.
Economic output surged 7.8 percent year-over-year through June, surpassing forecasts on strong government spending. Private investment remains weak, and global trade tensions threaten future performance. Policymakers lowered reserve requirements in September to enhance lending capacity...
Emraan Hashmi began filming Awarapan 2 in Bangkok after a ceremonial event on Monday, Sept. 29. Producer Vishesh Bhat confirmed production started through social media posts. Director Nitin Kakkar leads the project with writer Bilal Siddiqui, and Vishesh Films produces the sequel.
The film continues the story of gangster Shivam from the 2007 original directed by Mohit Suri. Hashmi revealed the sequel on Monday, March 24, during his 46th birthday celebration. Theaters will screen the movie on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Hashmi recently appeared opposite Pawan Kalyan in the Telugu action film They Call Him OG as antagonist Omkar Vardhaman Mirajkar. The actor previously collaborated with Vishesh Films on multiple projects.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman traveled to Karur on Monday to meet families affected by the stampede that killed 41 people at actor-politician Vijay's rally on Sept. 27. She visited the disaster location at Velayuthampalayam with Union Ministers L. Murugan and Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran before consoling survivors at Karur Government Medical College Hospital. The crush occurred when crowds surged after Vijay finished speaking at the TVK campaign event.
President Droupadi Murmu mourned the deaths, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi authorized 2 lakh rupees for each victim's family. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced 10 lakh rupees compensation per household. Retired judge Aruna Jagadeesan leads a judicial probe...
BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad called for federal investigators to examine the Karur rally disaster that killed 41 people on Monday. The Tamil Nadu party official rejected the state-appointed commission as insufficient, and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of influencing TVK chief Vijay following the incident. Prasad criticized authorities for replacing the case's lead investigator, and urged appointment of a senior-ranking officer to oversee the inquiry.
The BJP representative alleged Gandhi contacted Vijay to discourage opposition against the DMK administration. State officials must clarify whether proper forensic procedures were followed during victim examinations, Prasad stated. The party vowed to support bereaved families, and...
The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association takes effect on Oct. 1. The four-nation bloc consists of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will host a ceremony at Bharat Mandapam to commemorate the implementation.
The European group pledged $100 billion in investments across 15 years to generate one million direct employment opportunities in India. Officials signed the partnership on March 10, 2024, but member nations required time to complete procedural approvals. The accord reduces import duties on Swiss watches, whisky, and chocolates for Indian consumers.
The arrangement permits professionals in nursing, chartered accountancy, and...
Satish Sawant commended his student Shivam Dube after India captured the Asia Cup championship by defeating Pakistan on Sunday. The coach stated Dube adopted a smarter batting approach during the final match at Dubai International Stadium. India recovered from 20 for 3 when Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 69 runs, and Dube contributed 33 runs to secure victory. Sawant credited Kuldeep Yadav's three-wicket performance for shifting momentum away from Pakistan's early dominance.
The mentor highlighted Varma's composure under pressure during partnerships with Sanju Samson, and later with Dube. Sawant observed Dube focused on building innings through singles and doubles rather than forcing aggressive shots. The coach predicted Varma would...
