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India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India has officially responded to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by proposing new duties on selected American goods. This marks India’s first direct retaliation against. President Donald Trump’s trade measures, even as the two

Photo: ICC MUMBAI (ANI) - India's star batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, marking an end to an illustrious 14-year-old career that saw him dominate a variety of conditions, regions, and opponents in whites, both

Photo: X MUMBAI (ANI) - When Virat Kohli officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, it marked the end of one of the most passionate and era-defining red-ball careers in Indian cricket. Over 123 Tests, Kohli scored 9,230 runs, including 30

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — In a stern and emotionally charged address to the nation on May 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a clear warning to Pakistan, asserting that India will not tolerate any form of "nuclear blackmail" and

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Turkish-made drones are playing a central role in Pakistan’s large-scale military escalation along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, Indian officials said at a special press briefing on Operation Sindoor. Between 300

NEW DELHI (ANI)- Union Consumer Affairs and Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on May 9 dismissed rumours of a food grain shortage, stating that India has adequate stocks far exceeding required norms. He urged citizens not to believe misleading propaganda about

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Civil Aviation Ministry of India has announced the suspension of civilian operations at 24 airports across northern India till May 15 and further to that, pending notice. The decision comes in the wake of

Photo: Reuters via ANI NEW DELHI (ANI)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to Pope Leo XIV, reaffirming India’s commitment to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See in pursuit of shared ideals. “I convey sincere felicitations and best wishes from

Photo: @ICC Indian batter and skipper Rohit Sharma has made a shock announcement of his retirement from Test cricket. We take a look at his top five innings in the longest format of the game. 177 vs West Indies (2013)During Sachin Tendulkar’s

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - After inflaming public sentiment, Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Studios has withdrawn its controversial application to trademark the codename used for India's military strikes against Pakistan. The move followed intense backlash on social media and criticism from political figures who accused Asia’s richest man

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – A complete blackout was ordered in Jalandhar and Bhuj in Kutch as India said it has successfully repelled a major attempt by Pakistan, including coordinated drone strikes and cross-border shelling, a day after Indian forces carried out precision operations targeting terrorist infrastructure across

Photo: BCCI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the longest format of the game on May 7, marking the end of a distinguished red-ball career. The 38-year-old revealed the news via Instagram, where

Photo: Reuters via ANI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — In a decisive military move,  Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 6, targeting terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was

NEW DELHI (ANI)- Fifteen civilians have been killed and 43 others injured in artillery fire by the Pakistan Army targeting civilian areas in Kashmir’s Poonch and Tangdhar, Indian defense sources reported on May 7. The shelling, which struck border villages, has

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – After years of faltering negotiations, Britain and India have finalized a long-awaited free trade agreement on May 6, a breakthrough driven in part by global trade disruptions set off by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The

India-West News Desk SRINAGAR - An angry India has now begun executing measures it had previously sought to pursue through arbitration—starting work to enhance reservoir capacity at two hydroelectric projects in Kashmir. This marks a significant shift, as India moves unilaterally on

Photo: IPL KOLKATA (ANI)- Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag has etched his name in IPL history as the first-ever player to hit six successive sixes off consecutive deliveries, surpassing cricketing legends like Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard. Parag achieved this remarkable

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Pakistan conducted a missile test on May 5, its second in three days, amid growing tensions with India following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. The Pakistani military said it successfully launched a Fatah-series surface-to-surface

India-West News Desk India's securities regulator, SEBI, has accused Pranav Adani, a director in several Adani Group firms and nephew of the group's founder, of insider trading violations, according to a Reuters report. SEBI alleges that Pranav Adani shared confidential price-sensitive information

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – For the first time in recent memory, both U.S. and Pakistani officials are openly acknowledging Pakistan’s role in fostering terrorism against India. This shift follows the deadly April 22 attack in India-administered Kashmir that left

NEW DELHI (ANI) - U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth extended condolences to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 1 regarding the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which tragically claimed 26 lives. Hegseth conveyed Washington’s strong support for

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Global military spending surged to an unprecedented $2.72 trillion in 2024, marking the tenth consecutive year of growth, with the sharpest increase since 1988, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India remains

NEW DELHI – India has approved the inclusion of caste data in its upcoming population census. Although no date has been announced for when the census will begin, the decision marks a significant step forward for a process that has already

SRINAGAR – In the wake of a deadly militant attack and escalating cross-border tensions, authorities in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have shut down more than half of the area’s tourist destinations, effective April 29. Officials confirmed that 48 out of

JAIPUR, (ANI) – When 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi walked onto the pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 28, few expected to witness history. But in a game brimming with youthful exuberance and fearless cricket, the teenager – younger

SRINAGAR (ANI) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on April 28 strongly condemned the recent militant attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, saying he was witnessing, for the first time in 26 years, people across the region

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s defense minister said that a military incursion by India appeared imminent following last week's deadly militant attack on tourists in Kashmir, escalating tensions between the two neighbors, Reuters reported on April 28. The attack, which killed 26 people, sparked widespread

The Indian Premier League 2025 has been a thrilling showcase of power hitting, with batters clearing the ropes with ease and flair. As the tournament reaches its halfway mark, here’s a look at the top five players who have hit

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In the aftermath of a brutal attack that claimed the lives of 26 individuals at a popular tourist destination – the deadliest assault on civilians in nearly two decades – armed police and soldiers launched

ANANTNAG (ANI)- Authorities have demolished the house of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Adil Thokar, also known as Adil Guree, in the Bijbehara block of Anantnag district, officials said on April 25. Adil Guree, a resident of Guree village, is believed to be involved in

Delhi Capitals batsman KL Rahul has set the record as the quickest player to reach 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League. Here is a look at other batters who scored 5,000 IPL runs in the fewest innings. KL RahulDelhi Capitals

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India’s food security is off to a solid start this year, with both wheat and rice stocks reaching record highs, alleviating any concerns over supply shortages. As of April 1, the country’s wheat reserves stood

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Indian authorities have named three suspected terrorists in connection with the brutal April 22 attack on tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam area, which claimed 26 lives. According to notices released by the Jammu and Kashmir Police

Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma surpassed Royal Challengers Bangalore stalwart Virat Kohli on April 20 to become the player with the most 'Player of the Match' awards in the history of the Indian Premier League. Here are others who top

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Terrorists who killed 26 people in Kashmir separated the men from the women and children and asked the men their names before shooting them at close range, security officials and survivors said on April 23. About 1,000

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team and former BJP MP, received two death threats via email on April 22—the same day a terror attack targeted tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — In a decisive move following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 individuals, the Government of India has announced a series of stringent measures aimed at conveying a strong message to Pakistan

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India early from his diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia following a devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 civilians. The assault, carried

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - On April 22, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised down its economic growth forecast for India, citing heightened global uncertainty and escalating trade tensions brought about by new US trade policies. In its latest World Economic Outlook report,

Photo:  George Jacob Koovakad with the late Pope (Vatican News) India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — The world is in mourning as Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, at the age of

Photo: Twitter NEW DELHI (ANI) — The Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra have been inscribed in UNESCO’s prestigious Memory of the World Register, recognizing their enduring cultural and philosophical significance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy on the achievement, saying,

NEW DELHI — India’s trade gap with China has reached an all-time high, and officials are getting increasingly uneasy. New government data shows that India ended the 2024–25 fiscal year with a massive $99.2 billion trade deficit with its northern

VARANASI (ANI)- In a unique display of endurance and cross-cultural spirit, Japanese national Nozomu Hagihara has reached Varanasi during his 2,000-kilometre journey dribbling a football across India—a bid to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance dribbled. Hagihara began

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – After making major inroads as a global manufacturing hub for affordable iPhones and pharmaceuticals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is setting its sights on a new frontier: transforming India into a key exporter of military

MUMBAI - Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 4/28 against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Mullanpur Stadium in Chandigarh. With this stellar spell, he joined the elite list of bowlers with the most four-wicket

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- India captain Rohit Sharma has finally addressed his decision to pull out of the crucial Sydney Test in the Border-GavaskarTrophy, explaining that he prioritized the team’s needs over personal performance. In a conversation on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - After a 15-year pause, Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed foreign secretary-level talks, signaling a notable shift in South Asian diplomacy. Pakistani Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch arrived in Dhaka on April 15 for a series of meetings

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — The journey of India’s shrimp begins in the brackish ponds of Andhra Pradesh and ends in freezer aisles of American supermarkets like Walmart, Safeway, and Costco. From rural hatcheries to the seafood counters of New

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India’s exports of cut and polished diamonds have plunged to their lowest level in nearly two decades in the 2024–25 fiscal year, dragged down by weak demand from key markets and the impact of fresh

DHAKA (ANI)- Bangladesh has renamed the traditional Bengali New Year procession recognized by UNESCO, in response to pressure from Islamic political and religious groups claiming it reflected Hindu cultural elements. The annual procession, formerly known as "Mangal Shobhajatra", will now be called "Barshavaran Ananda