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Jaishankar meets his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun to bolster relations

Jaishankar meets his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun to bolster relations

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India and South Korea reviewed bilateral cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, defence, technology, shipbuilding, and clean energy as external affairs minister S Jaishankar met his counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul on Wednesday to bolster relations between the two sides. External affairs minister S Jaishankar with his counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul. (X) Jaishankar emphasised the importance of India-South Korea ties in a complicated world and called for the fashioning of a more forward-looking and contemporary relationship at a time when countries with shared values and strong mutual trust should work more closely together. The discussions with Cho followed up on the outcomes of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to India in April last year, Jaishankar said on social media. The two sides reviewed cooperation in the political sphere, trade, investment, defence, technology, shipbuilding, clean energy, and culture, and explored opportunities in startups, fintech, and multilateral forums, he said. Regional developments and global issues also figured in the meeting that lasted almost three hours. Jaishankar said during the meeting that both …

South Korea, Kazakhstan shine on Day 5

South Korea, Kazakhstan shine on Day 5

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The fifth day of the Asian Fencing Championship 2026 at Bharat Mandapam marked a massive shift in intensity as individual campaigns dissolved into high-stakes, unified team strategies. The technical elegance of individual play made way for the raw, psychological warfare of team relay fencing. With national pride on the line and crucial qualification points for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games up for grabs, the strip witnessed tactical masterclasses, heartbreaking collapses, and the unmatched depth of Asia’s fencing elite. The team knockout grids brought out the absolute best in the continental heavyweights, where the mental fortitude required to anchor a 45-touch relay separated the champions from the contenders. The Women’s Sabre team event was a breathless showcase of blistering momentum shifts and strategic substitutions. Spearheaded by individual silver-medalist Choi Sebin, the South Korean squad put on an absolute clinic in right-of-way dominance all the way to the finals. Led by individual continental champion Sano Yui, the Japanese team mounted a brilliant tactical resistance throughout the knockout stages to reach the final. Both teams went head-to-head in a …

Tamannah Bhatia says South cinema has a ‘patriarchal vibe’ compared to Bollywood: ‘A gaze that’s not very complimenting’

Tamannah Bhatia says South cinema has a ‘patriarchal vibe’ compared to Bollywood: ‘A gaze that’s not very complimenting’

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Having spent nearly two decades working across multiple film industries, Tamannaah Bhatia has seen the best and worst of both Bollywood and South cinema. In a recent interview with Forbes India, the actor spoke candidly about her experience in South cinema, admitting that there is a gaze towards women that is “not very complimentary”. She also explained why female actors who manage to combine performance-oriented roles with glamour often go on to enjoy the longest and most successful careers. Actor Tamannaah Bhatia on the success of female actors in Bollywood and South. Tamannaah Bhatia shares difference in South and Bollywood Sharing her observations on how female actors are perceived in commercial cinema across Bollywood and the South film industries, Tamannaah explained that music has always been a major part of Indian cinema and that she understood its importance early in her career. She said, “In the Hindi film industry, there are two kinds of actors. Those who have a more artistic take on things are better suited to playing certain kinds of characters. They might …

Tamannaah exposes disturbing gaze female actors face in South cinema: ‘Not complimentary’ | Bollywood News

Tamannaah exposes disturbing gaze female actors face in South cinema: ‘Not complimentary’ | Bollywood News

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Tamannaah Bhatia has been a part of the entertainment industry for over 20 years now and she is one of the very few female actors who has made a mark across the many Indian film industries. In a recent interview, Tamannaah was asked about her dance numbers that have brought her a lot of success and she shared that she does not look at them as “item songs” but as party songs, as they sometimes outlive the films they feature in. She named actors like Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif and said that they looked like “goddesses” when they did songs like ‘Chammak Challo’ and ‘Shiela Ki Jawani’ and despite the films not doing well, their songs were successful. ‘Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif are beauty personified’ In a chat with Forbes India, Tamannaah shared that she was not a trained dancer but always enjoyed dancing. She shared, “Like when I see Kareena or Katrina do songs in a film… You might not remember those movies, but you will always remember a ‘Chammak Challo’, ‘Shiela Ki …

Man strangled to death by friend over ₹500 dispute in south Delhi; accused held

Man strangled to death by friend over ₹500 dispute in south Delhi; accused held

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A 35-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death by his friend following an argument over ₹500 while consuming alcohol in south Delhi’s Fatehpur Beri area, police said on Monday. A police team rushed to the spot and found the body of a man lying in the vacant field. (File Image/PTI) The accused was found sitting beside the victim’s body in an inebriated state and was arrested from the spot, they said. According to the police, the incident came to light late Saturday night after a PCR call was received regarding a murder in Fatehpur Beri. The caller informed the police that two men were drinking in an open ground when an argument broke out between them, following which one of them allegedly strangled the other. A police team rushed to the spot and found the body of a man lying in the vacant field with a white ‘gamcha’ (thin towel) tied around his neck, the police said. The deceased was identified as Arvind, 35. The police also found the accused, identified as Manoj Kumar, 25, …

South Africa hands India their first loss

South Africa hands India their first loss

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India fell to their first defeat of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, losing to South Africa by six wickets in Manchester on Sunday. Having opted to bat first in skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s 200th T20I, most of the Indian batters struggled to get going as they posted 158/7 in 20 overs. Opener Shafali Verma with a 15-ball 31 was the only batter who looked comfortable in the middle, while the rest struggled to put the South African bowlers away. Veteran pacers Marizanne Kapp (2-27) and Shabnim Ismail (2-28) starred for South Africa, scalping two wickets apiece. While Kapp’s victim included Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh, Ismail sent back Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur. With a partly total to defend, left-arm spinner Sree Charani waged a lone war for India, scalping three wickets for 24 runs including a double wicket maiden in her quota of four overs. India dropped Kapp twice in the innings as she went on to play a match-winning unbeaten 45-ball 81 to help South Africa to a comfortable victory with five deliveries …

South Africa great raises legit Vaibhav Sooryavanshi concern: ‘Remember, Sachin’s career almost got cut short’

South Africa great raises legit Vaibhav Sooryavanshi concern: ‘Remember, Sachin’s career almost got cut short’

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As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi‘s legend continues to grow at such a young age, former South Africa great Daryll Cullinan has expressed concern over the 15-year-old’s long-term fitness, warning that his aggressive swing could put significant strain on his body. Sooryavanshi’s game is built around power hitting, which requires him to generate tremendous bat speed with every shot. While timing and technique are equally important, Sooryavanshi’s reliance on explosive stroke play has led Cullinan to fear that the youngster could suffer repeated injuries in the years ahead. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the Player of the Match award in the final (BCCI) “I’m in awe of this young man, but what’s bothering me, and no one is talking about it, is injuries? At 15, swinging a big bat, playing so much cricket, I fear for his wrists, elbows, the smaller stuff and joints. What does medical opinion say? Remember, Sachin’s career almost got cut short by a bad elbow. He definitely would not have been swinging so hard so often as Sooryavanshi,” Cullinan posted on LinkedIn after Sooryavanshi’s match-winning …

Marizanne Kapp takes South Africa to famous win as India’s semifinal hopes hit

Marizanne Kapp takes South Africa to famous win as India’s semifinal hopes hit

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At 45/2 after nine overs in pursuit of 159, South Africa’s chase was threatening to unravel. India had squeezed the scoring, struck twice in the PowerPlay and appeared firmly in control despite defending a rather modest score. But standing between them and victory was Marizanne Kapp, whose innings of remarkable composure turned the contest on its head as the Proteas won by six wickets in Manchester on Sunday to keep their campaign alive. The defeat puts India in a precarious position as they now most likely have to win their remaining two fixtures – against Bangladesh and Australia – to remain in contention for a semifinal spot. When they look back at the game, the inability to capitalise on a decent start and a forgettable fielding effort may come back to haunt the 50-over world champions. Kapp’s first task with the bat was simply to survive. With Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen dismissed in Sree Charani’s double-wicket maiden and the ball gripping just enough to keep the batters guessing, the all-rounder resisted the temptation to …

IND-W vs SA-W Live Cricket Score, India vs South Africa ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Today Match

IND-W vs SA-W Live Cricket Score, India vs South Africa ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Today Match

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India Women vs South Africa Women T20 World Cup 2026 Live: IND vs SA. (FILE photo) India Women (IND-W) vs South Africa Women (SA-W) T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score Updates: Harmanpreet Kaur’s India will take on Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa in match 18 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. India has won their first two games against Pakistan and the Netherlands and is looking in pretty good rhythm. Both the bowling and batting departments have fired on all cylinders for the side. However, South Africa will present a challenge in itself. Story continues below this ad “(We) didn’t start the competition the way we wanted to, but just wanting to play to our full capabilities,” said Chole Tyron, South African all-rounder. They will be hoping to sort out the holes in the side. Follow all the live updates of IND-W vs SA-W below T20 World Cup: India’s best at No.3, Jemimah Rodrigues, needs an impactful innings Jemimah, who has been reinstated to No.3 after being pushed …

Mexico first to reach 2026 World Cup knockouts with cagey 1-0 win over South Korea

Mexico first to reach 2026 World Cup knockouts with cagey 1-0 win over South Korea

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5 min readJun 19, 2026 09:43 AM IST The chorus of boos that came with the half-time whistle at the Guadalajara Stadium on Friday confirmed what the statistics showed. The first 45 and a few minutes of football between Mexico and South Korea, which was to decide which side becomes the first in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to confirm a place in the knockouts, was a cagey snoozefest. Just one save to show and an xG of 0.11 for both sides, which roughly translates to almost negligible chances of seeing a goal. The Mexican players looked somewhat befuddled at the fans’ response. It was no secret they would take the pragmatic route when needed at this tournament. “At a World Cup, the team that plays the prettiest football does not always win. The team that knows how to compete does,” manager Javier Aguirre had said in the run-up to the tournament. At that point, however, it might be safe to assume that at least some of those playing for El Tri were wishing that …