Unrest in PoK underscores fragility of Pakistan’s governance model: Report
Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) The unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) demonstrates the fragility of Pakistan’s governance model, which depends on coercion instead of consent and showcases the contradictions in country’s foreign policy.…
Manchester City appoint Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola’s successor
Manchester, June 29 (IANS) Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new manager, with the Italian signing a three-year contract to succeed Pep Guardiola following the Spaniard’s departure at the end of the season. The Premier League club…
India on alert for Pakistani submarine’s return foray to Bay of Bengal
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) PNS Hangor, built by China for Pakistan, is an advanced diesel-electric attack submarine with stealth features. After its induction into the Pakistan Navy at Karachi, the PNS Hangor visited Colombo in Sri Lanka. It was while…
Iran’s President says 6-billion-USD frozen funds in Qatar to be released
Tehran, June 29 (IANS) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that frozen Iranian assets worth 6 billion US dollars currently held in Qatar will be released and returned to the country, according to the official news agency IRNA. He made…
Cabinet approves additional Rs 30,000 crore for NIIF to boost infra investment
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) In a major push to infrastructure financing and long-term economic development, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved an additional government investment commitment of Rs 30,000 crore to…
Wimbledon: Serena Williams delighted to see ‘bestie’ Grigor Dimitrov back after injury nightmare
London, June 29 (IANS) Serena Williams says she is thrilled to see close friend Grigor Dimitrov back competing at Wimbledon after the Bulgarian’s injury-plagued year, describing him as her “guy bestie” and admitting it was difficult to…
India and Austria discuss bilateral cooperation in defence and security matters
Vienna, June 29 (IANS) Shambhu S Kumaran, Ambassador of India to Austria, on Monday met Arnold Kammel, Secretary General of the Austrian Ministry of Defence in Vienna, discussing bilateral cooperation in defence and security matters. “Ambassador Shambhu…
Anand to step aside as FIDE Deputy President; Prez Dvorkovich seeks third term
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Five-time World Champion Vishwanathan Anand will no longer serve as the Deputy President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) if incumbent chief Arkady Dvorkovich secures a third term in office, with Kazakhstan Chess…
When Shah Rukh Khan revealed how wife Gauri betrayed him
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) As Shah Rukh Khan appeared on director and choreographer Farah Khan’s chat show “Tere Mere Beach Mein”, he revealed how his wife Gauri Khan lied to him to get something for herself. When Farah complimented Shah…
BRICS CCI meets minister to discuss ways to boost industry-led global engagement
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry delegation met with Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss strengthening industry‑led engagement across BRICS and BRICS Plus, an official…