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India backs dialogue, diplomacy amid Trump’s threat of tougher Iran measures

India backs dialogue, diplomacy amid Trump’s threat of tougher Iran measures

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India on Friday said that it stands for a peaceful resolution of issues in West Asia through dialogue and diplomacy when asked about US President Donald Trump’s threat of imposing tougher economic measures against Iran as the conflict in the region continues. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is “closely monitoring developments” in West Asia. “We stand for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy,” he said during a media briefing. The remarks came after Trump on Wednesday threatened what he described as the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY” against Iran, calling it “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale.” Trump warned that countries allowing their financial institutions, businesses, airports or government entities to provide “any type of lifeline” to Iran would face what he termed “TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences”. Calling the campaign “Economic D-Day”, Trump urged US allies to join Washington in further isolating Iran economically. In a post on Truth Social, Trump specifically called for an end to Iranian oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, …

Record CWG boxing haul a stepping stone for tougher tests

Record CWG boxing haul a stepping stone for tougher tests

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New Delhi: Indian boxers capped their Glasgow Commonwealth Games campaign in style, winning seven gold and three silver medals on the penultimate day of competition. The gold rush sent India into top-five on the medals table, a no mean feat considering that most of country’s stronger sports — wrestling, shooting and badminton — were not in the scaled-down Games. India ended with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). India’s gold medal-winning women boxers pose at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on Saturday. (PTI) With seven of the country’s 13 gold medals coming from the boxing ring, the magnitude of the haul can’t be stated enough. India’s gold count surpassed the previous best at CWG and went past England, who won six gold twice (London 1934, Gold Coast 2018), while Canada had matched that tally at Edinburgh 1986. While the overall tally in boxing rose only marginally, from nine medals in 2018 to 10 in 2026, the number of gold went from three to seven. Celebrate we must, but sweeping success like this runs the …

Govt to introduce tougher anti-paper leak Bill in Parliament today

Govt to introduce tougher anti-paper leak Bill in Parliament today

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The Union government is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament on Monday, aiming to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices through stricter penalties and faster trials. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will table the Bill, which seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. A government notification regarding its introduction has already been issued. Bill proposes stricter punishment for paper leaks According to the government, the proposed amendments are intended to enhance transparency, accountability and integrity in the public examination system while safeguarding the interests of students. Among the key provisions of the Bill are: Imprisonment of up to 10 years for those found guilty of examination-related offences. A fine of up to Rs 10 crore. Confiscation of assets belonging to convicted offenders. Fast-track judicial proceedings aimed at delivering verdicts within three months. The proposed legislation seeks to deter organised examination fraud through stronger legal provisions and expedited prosecution. Cabinet approved proposal last week The move follows the …

‘More strict actions’: PM Modi vows tougher measures against paper leaks in Friday’s Cabinet meet

‘More strict actions’: PM Modi vows tougher measures against paper leaks in Friday’s Cabinet meet

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that more stringent actions against paper leaks will be introduced in Friday’s Cabinet meeting. The move comes as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues protests in New Delhi against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak that affected over 22 lakh students. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said more stringent actions against paper leaks will be introduced in Friday’s Cabinet meeting. (Rahul Singh) What did PM Modi say In a post on X on Thursday night, PM Modi said the government has already taken several strict steps after the paper leak came to light. He said many people involved in the case have been arrested and sent to jail. He added that the government quickly conducted a re-exam for 22 lakh students and announced the results recently. He also said a bill proposing fast-track courts and stricter punishments for those involved in paper leaks is likely to be introduced in Parliament soon. “Since the paper leak incident, many big steps have been taken in the last two and a half months. …

Ravi Kishan says Alliance is tougher than other reality shows: ‘Can’t survive by backbiting or character assassination’

Ravi Kishan says Alliance is tougher than other reality shows: ‘Can’t survive by backbiting or character assassination’

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Actor and politician Ravi Kishan recently participated in Prime Video’s reality show Alliance alongside his daughter, Rivva Kishan. Although his journey was cut short after he took a voluntary exit owing to his work commitments as a parliamentarian and actor, the six-day stint gave viewers a glimpse of their heartwarming father-daughter bond. Ravi Kishan reveals Alliance brought him closer to daughter Rivva Kishan. In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Ravi opened up about agreeing to do the show only because of Rivva, why Alliance is unlike any other reality show, comparisons with Bigg Boss, nepotism criticism, and why the experience brought him even closer to his daughter. ‘I did Alliance only because of Rivva’ Ravi revealed that the sole reason for doing Alliance was his daughter Rivva and said, “She said, ‘ Papa, let’s do this show. Mujhe toh aisa chakkar aagya. I said Rivva, I am a parliamentarian aur sab career aisa 34 years ke baad is doing so well, kahin mujhse koi galti hogayi, mere muh se kuch nikal gaya, main toh …

Older, taller, tougher and built to win?

Older, taller, tougher and built to win?

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The first thing that stands out about Brazil’s World Cup squad is not Neymar’s return. Nor is it Vinicius Junior’s rise to superstardom. It is the birth date column. Brazil will arrive at the World Cup with the oldest squad in the country’s history. Carlo Ancelotti’s 23-man group has an average age of 29 years and 6 months, older even than Dunga’s experienced squad that travelled to South Africa in 2010. In a football culture that has traditionally celebrated youthful exuberance and fearless improvisation, it is a striking choice. Yet age is only part of the story. Look closer, and another pattern emerges. This Brazil team is taller, more physical, and comprises a larger contingent of domestic league players than any Selecao squad since they won the 2002 World Cup. Taken together, it reveals something important about the first World Cup team assembled by Ancelotti: a Brazil side built less around romance and more on reliability. The squad Ancelotti unveiled feels less like a collection of artists and more like a carefully assembled tournament machine. …

Assam BJP MLA calls for tougher action against helmetless bike riders

Assam BJP MLA calls for tougher action against helmetless bike riders

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BJP MLA Bhupen Borah, who represents the Bihpuria Assembly constituency in Assam, has called on the state government and police to take tougher action against riders who travel without helmets, reported the PTI. His appeal comes after a series of fatal motorcycle accidents involving young people in his constituency. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Borah expressed concern over the growing number of road deaths among youths and said stronger enforcement was needed to improve road safety, the news agency reported. The MLA said several families in the Tikira area have recently suffered heartbreaking losses due to motorcycle accidents. According to Borah, three young men from the region have died in separate accidents, while another remains in critical condition and is fighting for his life. He said the repeated incidents have created fear and distress among local residents. Financial burden on families According to the PTI, Borah pointed out that many of the affected families come from economically weaker backgrounds. He also noted that traditional customs and rituals observed by the Mising community following accidental deaths …

Madhuri Dixit feels comedy is often tougher than intense roles: ‘You can carry intensity through the day’ | Exclusive

Madhuri Dixit feels comedy is often tougher than intense roles: ‘You can carry intensity through the day’ | Exclusive

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The upcoming Netflix film Maa Behen brings Madhuri Dixit back to comedy after a long gap. The actor, who has done her fair share of work across every genre over a career spanning four decades, talks to Hindustan Times about the Suresh Triveni directorial, the delight of getting new material at this stage of her career, and the challenges of comedy. Madhuri Dixit in a still from her upcoming film Maa Behen. On Maa Behen and getting fresh roles When the trailer for Maa Behen was released last month in Mumbai, Ravi Kishan, who has a supporting role in the film, said, “This is an avatar Madhuri has never been seen in.” Ask her about the joy of getting new and different roles so deep in her career, and the actor has a succinct response. “It feels amazing! You immediately say yes.” Madhuri says one of the reasons Maa Behen spoke to her was the narration given to her by director Suresh Triveni. “As a director, he is very dangerous,” she says with a laugh, …

Farah Khan’s triplets have graduated high school, check out her cute Insta post, ‘Don’t know which is tougher…’

Farah Khan’s triplets have graduated high school, check out her cute Insta post, ‘Don’t know which is tougher…’

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Filmmaker Farah Khan‘s YouTube vlogs offer a peak into her funny, unhinged side. But her side as a doting mother is reserved for her Instagram, where she has updated her fans about her family’s latest achievements. Her three kids: Diva, Anya and Czar, have graduated from high school! Farah Khan with her children In a carousel, she shared multiple pictures and videos from their big day. “Don’t know which is tougher.. raising your kids or letting them go!? They can fly as high as they dream .. there Il always be a nest waiting for them #graduation #bittersweet p.s- its impossible to find all 3 kids n a husband whn taking pics,” she captioned the cute post. Check it out here: The pictures saw the children posing with businesswoman Nita Ambani, badminton ace PV Sindhu and finally, their mom. The comments section was flooeded with congratulatory messages from their industry friends and family soon after. Cousin sis, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar sent multiple hearts Farah’s way, while bro Farhan Akhtar wrote, “Congratulations to all.. big hugs …

Cristiano Ronaldo shows he is ready, but winning FIFA World Cup would be tougher than Saudi League

Cristiano Ronaldo shows he is ready, but winning FIFA World Cup would be tougher than Saudi League

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The emotions that Cristiano Ronaldo spilled as he raised the Saudi League Cup into the skies, for the first time in his three seasons at Al-Nassr, showed that his passion to win every little battle of his life remains undiminished. As much as the moments and glory, titles and honours, Ronaldo’s defining spirit is the hubristic obsession to win everything he possibly could, even if that’s just a duel with a defender. Only one big dream remains unfulfilled, perhaps the only dream that really matters for him any longer. To lift the World Cup; to find the missing piece, to seal his apotheosis. The run to the league triumph was agonising, replete with stumbles, near misses, the fate eased by rivals faltering in the home stretch and accusations of favourable refereeing. The route to World Cup glory would be tougher.  Not only because the adversaries would be sterner, but also because he would no longer be his country’s lead act. He remains Portugal’s talisman and inspiration, but he is no longer the centre of his …