The Times of India

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered Indias sharpest message on terrorism. He called for one voice, no double standards and action against the full terror ecosystem: financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinas Xi Jinping were in the room. Modi did not name them. The message was still clear. Terrorism, he said, cannot become anyones strategic asset. He also called for confl

Mickey Arthur, the former coach of the Pakistan cricket team, expresses his disappointment in the Pakistan Cricket Board's hasty decisions following a series of Test losses. After sending seven players packing and altering the coaching setup, Arthur argues that such frequent changes hinder team stabilization and undermine performance consistency. With the addition of debutants among the replacements, Pakistan now faces a challenging position at the World Test Championship.

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali alleges a captaincy dispute between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. This alleged rift significantly contributed to the national team's recent poor performances. Pakistan's leadership has seen frequent changes since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Following a disastrous tour of England, the PCB has initiated major changes within the team. Several players and coaches have been removed as the board reassesses its strategy.

Chinas Unitree sells a robot dog for $1,600 that rivals American military robots costing over $165,000 and the technology traces back to US Army funded research. This explainer breaks down how Pentagon backed breakthroughs from Penn, MIT and Boston Dynamics ended up powering Chinese quadruped robots, why American manufacturers couldnt scale the cheap version, and how Washington is now responding with Pentagon blacklists and FCC import bans. A deep look at the widening gap between US research an

Kangana Ranaut has strongly reacted to Sharmila Tagores remarks on Vande Mataram. While Sharmila said the first two stanzas may be more inclusive for people of different faiths, Kangana argued that the songs religious imagery should be understood as artistic metaphor and in the context of Indias freedom struggle. The debate comes amid a wider political row over Vande Mataram, with Mukesh Khanna also calling for it to replace Jana Gana Mana.

Germany may fall short of its gas storage target ahead of winter. Storage levels are around 50%, while a new analysis suggests they could reach only 69% by autumnbelow the governments 80% target. Geopolitical tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are making LNG supplies harder to secure as Europe competes with Asian buyers.#Germany #GasCrisis #LNG #EnergyCrisis #Europe #StraitOfHormuz #NaturalGas

From the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays out his vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, stressing self-reliance in manufacturing, technology and critical sectors. He highlights Indias semiconductor push, saying three plants have begun production for exports, with more facilities expected. PM Modi also points to major growth in defence, electronics, mobile phones, railways, Khadi and village industries, patents and digital transactions. He highlights faster expansion of tap-water and gas c

India's defense production has grown significantly, aiming for global supplier status. The nation's defense budget and capital expenditure have seen substantial increases. Indigenous platforms now form the backbone of the armed forces' capabilities. Defense exports have surged, reaching nearly one hundred countries worldwide. This transformation positions India as a self-reliant defense manufacturing and exporting power.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimaagi Naxals' remark a sign of desperation. Prime Minister Modi stated that armed Naxalism has been eliminated but ideological influence remains a concern. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government's performance and divisive politics during Independence Day. He credited previous Congress governments with fundamental rights initiatives for the people. The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi's absence fro