‘Pakistan wanted a ceasefire, India kept it waiting’: Former CDS makes major Operation Sindoor revelation
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has disclosed that India deliberately postponed responding to Pakistan’s request for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, choosing instead to continue military operations until key strategic objectives had been achieved. Speaking at ThePrint’s Off The Cuff event, General Chauhan said Pakistan reached out through the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) hotline on the morning of May 10, 2025, seeking an immediate ceasefire. However, India chose not to respond immediately because several planned military strikes were yet to be executed. According to the former CDS, New Delhi wanted to ensure that its military objectives were decisively met before considering any halt in hostilities.
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Akhilesh Yadav courts Brahmins ahead of 2027 UP polls, says ‘PD in PDA stands for Pandit’
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday reached out to the Brahmin community ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, asserting that the party’s PDA formula also includes Pandits. He said the “PD” in PDA stands for “Pandit” and accused the BJP-led state government of targeting opposition workers, Brahmins, and religious leaders, including Shankaracharya.
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Aiden Markram to miss rest of the Hundred due to personal reasons, Manchester Super Giants name captain
Aiden Markram has left Manchester Super Giants midway through the Hundred due to personal reasons and will be missing the rest of the season. Markram, who has blown hot and cold this season, was appointed captain of the franchise earlier in March. Meanwhile, the Super Giants have appointed former England captain Jos Buttler as their captain for the rest of the season.
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Did you spot the Lakshman Rekha scene in Ramayana trailer? Ravie Dubey reveals its significance
Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshmana in Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana, has shared his stills from the film’s trailer. Sharing the glimpses, he explained his mother, Maa Sumitra’s, final instructions for him before he left for a 14-year exile with his brother, Lord Rama, and his sister-in-law, Maa Sita.
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‘Treated me like terrorist’: Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks TVK govt after release in Trisha remark case
After being released in the Trisha remark case, former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on the ruling TVK government, alleging that he was treated “like a terrorist” during the proceedings.
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Sai Sudharsan to miss first Test against Sri Lanka? Report hints another setback for India
India have been dealing with multiple injury concerns as they gear up to face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series from August 15 onwards. The Shubman Gill-led side will be missing out on their talisman Jasprit Bumrah, who has been ruled out of the series due to a knee injury he picked up during the England ODIs last month.
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Indian-flagged vessel sinks after attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast; MEA condemns strike
An India-flagged cargo vessel capsized and sank after being hit by a projectile near the Yemeni coast on Tuesday ( August 4), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. All 14 crew members aboard, including 13 Indian seafarers, were safely rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and brought to the Port of Mokha.
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BJP cracks whip after Datia bypoll loss, dissolves district unit and removes all office-bearers
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken significant organisational action following its defeat in the Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh. Acting on the recommendations of a committee constituted to review the party’s performance, the BJP has dissolved its entire Datia district organisational structure with immediate effect. The decision comes just hours after the party constituted a two-member committee to assess the reasons behind the unexpected electoral setback.
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Pradeep Rawat dies at 74: Five unforgettable performances that defined his career
Pradeep Rawat dies at 74: Five unforgettable performances that defined his career
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OPINION | PK’s win may ring alarm bells in Bihar politics
In a big political upset in Bihar, the fledgling Jan Suraaj Party of Prashant Kishor scored a big win in the Bankipur assembly byelection. Kishor defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its traditional bastion by a margin of 19,324 votes. In Assembly elections last year, Jan Suraaj Party had failed to open its account. This time Prashant Kishor won the seat vacated by BJP national president Nitin Nabin. The RJD came third in the byelection, but its leaders had the consolation that the BJP lost this seat.
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CM Yogi renames Prayagraj’s Kasari-Masari as Krishnapuri, says area won’t be known for mafia anymore
