Sofia, June 6 (IANS) India’s engagement with both the United States and China reflects a carefully calibrated “strategic neutrality” shaped by political considerations and interdependencies framed as “interconnectedness”.This form of neutrality reflects a broader political trend across the Global South, where India, along with other nations including Indonesia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, pursues a realist balancing strategy shaped by US–China bipolarity but not entirely defined by it, a re…
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New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The village of Tajpur in Bihar’s Samastipur district turned into a festive mood on Saturday afternoon as teenaged left-handed batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to India’s squads for the T20I tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan.As soon as Sooryavanshi’s name was announced in all three squads by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia at the board’s headquarters in Mumbai, it sparked jubilant scenes, with neighbours,…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The stage is set for the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with the world’s best teams gearing up for a month-long battle for the biggest prize in women’s T20 cricket. Hosted by England and Wales, the tournament begins on June 12 and promises to be the largest edition in the competition’s history, featuring 12 teams for the first time.The tournament returns to England for the first time since the inaugural edition in 2009. On that occasion, England lifted th…
Washington, June 6 (IANS) President Donald Trump has promised to lower energy and fertiliser costs for American farmers and said his administration was working to expand export markets and strengthen farm incomes.Speaking at an agriculture roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on Friday (local time), Trump said farmers would see improving conditions in the coming months.”You’re going to see some very good things happen over the next 90-day period,” Trump said.”I told Ken 90 days, watch what h…
Panaji (Goa), June 5 (IANS) India will field its strongest-ever contingent across the men’s, women’s, mixed, and senior categories in the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026, scheduled to be held at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, in Panaji, Goa, from 21–27 June 2026.Organised by the Bridge Federation of India (BFI), the apex governing body for contract bridge in India, recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the prestigious continental championship will bring together …
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke revealed that he was involved in a serious road accident when he was heading to the airport after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final in Ahmedabad. He described it as a “frightening experience” but was able to escape with a few bruises.Clarke, who was part of the commentary panel for the recently concluded IPL 2026, revealed he was travelling as a passenger in the vehicle when it collided with a semi-trailer, leaving the fro…
Tokyo, June 5 (IANS) Japan and Indonesia, on Friday, agreed to begin working-level talks on the possible export of Asagari-class destroyers to Indonesia as Tokyo continues to ramp up defence cooperation with like-minded countries, local media reported.According to the Japanese Ministry of Defence, the agreement was reached between Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin during their talks held in Tokyo.“Japan has been seeking to deepen defe…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir supported the ICC’s decision of trialling the switch from a red ball to a pink ball when bad light threatens a Test match, calling it a “proactive and positive move.” During its board meeting on Monday, the ICC has approved a trial of switching from a red ball to a pink ball before the start of a Test that is likely to be affected by bad light, subject to prior agreement from both teams, to maximise play in case of anticipated bad light.”…
El Jadida (Morocco), June 6 (IANS) Karandeep Kochhar of India posted a fine round of 6-under 66 and positioned himself in the tied second place after the first day of the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort. The 26-year-old from Chandigarh is one shot behind the leader, Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong, who carded 7-under 65 that included eight birdies against one bogey. Kochhar, a four-time winner in India, added a breakthrough win on the IGPL Tour late l…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Former cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi on Friday hailed Rishabh Pant as the finest wicket-keeper batter India has ever seen in Tests, saying the southpaw’s match-winning knock at the Gabba in 2021 would remain etched in his memory forever. Pant, 28, is preparing to play his 50th Test match against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh starting on Saturday. In 49 Tests, Pant has amassed 3476 runs at an average of 42.91 and strike-rate of 74.24, including hitting eig…