Lahore, April 23 (IANS) Pakistan national football has officially withdrawn from the 2026 SAFF Women’s Championship amid the worsening relations between the two nations, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) said on Thursday. The decision, rooted in the persistent political tensions between India and Pakistan, leaves the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) to move forward with a reduced six-team lineup for the tournament scheduled to take place at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Mar…
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New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) With the conflict in the Middle East leading to disruption in oil supplies and soaring prices in global market, South Asian countries are turning to India, rather than China, to tide over the fuel crisis, according to an article published by OCRA (Organisation for Research on China and Asia).For South Asian economies already operating with limited buffers, a prolonged disruption could translate into sustained price pressures and mounting fiscal strain.In this context, …
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Hosts India have been clubbed with Bangladesh and Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, following the official draw conducted at the SAFF Secretariat in Dhaka. The regional showpiece is scheduled to be held from May 25 to June 6 in Margao, with all matches to be played at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.Group A features Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, with the top two sides from each group progressing to the semi-finals.This edition marks only the…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and China held Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Bilateral Consultations in New Delhi, discussing the implementation of the SCO Leaders’ decisions and the future course of the organisation. The two sides agreed to continue and consolidate mutual cooperation and consultations in SCO matters, according to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday.India’s SCO National Coordinator, Ambassador Alok A Dimri and China’s National Coor…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The focus of the Indian security agencies dealing with the menace of narcotic smuggling has been largely on the contraband originating from the Golden Crescent of Pakistan-Afghanistan.The Indian agencies have said that activities through the Golden Crescent have gone up considerably. There is a push by Pakistan to smuggle huge quantities of narcotics into India.Ramping up activities at the Golden Crescent is a clear sign that the Pakistan-based operatives are trying to…
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Fashion designer Masaba Gupta recently flaunted her bikini body, in a beachside bodycon ensemble. Styling it further, the actress was seen flaunting her mother and veteran star Neena Gupta’s ancient waist chain over her beach outfit.In the picture shared by Masaba, the actress was seen striking a bold pose on a serene beach at Maldives.Masaba, who along with her husband Satyadeep Mishra and little baby girl Matara is on an unwinding vacation to the island, have been shar…
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Ace fashion designer Masaba Gupta seems to be having a gala time with her little baby girl, Matara in Maldives. The designer has a sneak peek into her mommy-daughter time as they indulge in the luxuriousness of the property.Sharing a series of sun-soaked pictures, Masaba took to her social media account and highlighted her sweet little escape to the island.She wrote, “A little sweet escape cos we’re island girls at heart,” further adding a crab and reg heart emoticon…
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar gave a glimpse of a light-hearted moment with wife Twinkle Khanna, revealing that he still “falls for her every day.” Sharing a throwback video from their luxury getaway in the Maldives, the actor wrote on his social media, “I fall for her daily… sometimes after an elbow #Throwback.”In the video, Akshay and Twinkle are seen walking hand-in-hand along a wooden pathway surrounded by clear blue waters at the property where they were …
Male (Maldives), April 2 (IANS) A familiar rivalry will take centre stage when the India U20 men’s team faces Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Friday.With both sides having shared intense contests in recent times, including a 1-1 draw in the group stage, the summit clash promises another gripping encounter where composure and belief could decide the title. India head into the final aiming to defend their crown and secure a f…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Former actress and author Twinkle Khanna recalled the moment when her husband and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar dropped her beloved hat into the Maldivian sea during their last trip to Maldives. The actress, through her social media post, shared a humorous glimpse from their previous vacation.The actor-turned-author took to her social media account to post a throwback video montage from their Maldives trip, where she described the incident as part of the “chaos” cre…