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Advertisers pay big bucks for slot during India-Pak Champions Trophy clash

The companies are forking out a staggering Rs 50 lakh for a ten-second spot during the India-Pak cricket match on Sunday

ICC Men's Champions Trophy: Restaurants, pubs pad up for India-Pak match

The frenzy surrounding the clash has also sent airfares soaring, as last-minute travellers scramble for flights

SGPC delegation meets Pak's High Commission over visa issues for Sikhs

A delegation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) met the Charge d'Affaires of Pakistan to India, Saad Ahmad Warraich, in Delhi on Friday regarding visa-related issues for Sikh pilgrims. The delegation demanded that the entire list of Sikh pilgrims sent by the SGPC for visiting Gurdwaras in Pakistan be granted visas and that the Sikh Jatha be allowed to travel according to the approved 'Nanakshahi' calendar on the occasion of the martyrdom day of Sikh Guru Arjan Dev. The SGPC delegation included its Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan, member Rajinder Singh Mehta, Secretary Partap Singh, and Assistant Secretary Jaswinder Singh. According to an SGPC statement, Kulwant Singh Mannan and Bhai Rajinder Singh Mehta stated that, in the past, a large number of visas for Sikh pilgrims from the list sent by the SGPC to the Pakistan High Commission were denied. A meeting was held with Pakistan's officials in Delhi on Friday to discuss this matter. The delegation emphasized t

India condemns Pak's airstrikes on Afghanistan, blames internal failures

India on Monday "unequivocally" condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan and said it is Islamabad's old practice to blame its neighbours for its internal failures. Pakistan carried out airstrikes in certain areas in Afghanistan in what it said was aimed at targeting some terrorist hideouts. "We have noted the media reports on airstrikes on Afghan civilians, including women and children, in which several precious lives have been lost. We unequivocally condemn any attack on innocent civilians," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "It is an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its own internal failures. We have also noted the response of an Afghan spokesperson in this regard," he said.

Increased GPS interference near India-Pak border: How it affects flights?

According to a report by OPS Group, the Delhi Flight Information Region has seen daily spoofing since May 2024, which poses a risk to flight safety

Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, involved in 26/11 Mumbai attack, passes away

Makki was arrested on May 15, 2019 by the Pakistan government and was under house arrest in Lahore

Indian Army host Soldierathon to mark 53rd anniversary of 1971 war victory

'Vijay Diwas' is celebrated on December 16 every year to commemorate the anniversary of the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 Indo-Pak War

First issue in talks with Pakistan is end of terrorism: Indian envoy at UN

The first issue in engaging with Pakistan is the cessation of terrorism, India's envoy at the UN said, underlining that India has been a long-standing victim of cross-border and global terrorism and has zero tolerance towards the scourge. With Pakistan, the main issue we have is of terrorism, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said during a conversation here on Tuesday. Harish delivered the keynote address on Responding to Key Global Challenges: The India Way' at an event at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Responding to a question on Pakistan during an interactive session after the keynote address, Harish said Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an effort to reach out and engage with Pakistan. Terrorist activities in India have eroded the trust. The first issue in engaging with Pakistan is the cessation of terrorism. That is a key issue. The event was co-sponsored by the MPA programme in Global Leadershi

IND vs PAK: Remembering the last time arch-rivals played in North America

As India and Pakistan go head-to-head against each other in the T20 World Cup 2024, here we look back at the last time when the two teams played against each other in the North American continent

India-Pakistan World Cup clash could fetch $4,800 a second in ad spend

Multinationals like Emirates Group, Saudi Aramco, and Coca-Cola are among the firms sponsoring the month-long tournament

J&K could become 'Gaza' without dialogue between India-Pakistan: Farooq

Invoking former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the National Conference President said while speaking to ANI, "Atal Bihari Vajpayee had said that we can change our friends but not our neighbours "

Team India all the way: PM Modi hails World Cup win over Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Indian team's victory over Pakistan in the cricket World Cup, saying it was a great win powered by all round excellence. India fired on all cylinders, blowing away its arch-rivals by seven wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma was the undisputed star of the match, scoring a 63-ball 86 to power his team to the modest target of 192 with as many as 19.3 overs to spare in Ahmedabad. In a post on X, Modi said, "Team India all the way! A great win today in Ahmedabad, powered by all round excellence." "Congratulations to the team and best wishes for the matches ahead," he said.

CWC 2023: Supercharged Bumrah, Pandya short-circuit dozy Pakistan at 191

Indian bowlers shattered Pak's batting lineup as Bumrah, Siraj, Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja bagged two wickets each to bundle out their traditional rival for 191 runs in just 42.5 overs

Pitch Perfect: Restaurants curate cricket-themed menu for Ind-Pak match

Not just India and Pakistan cricket teams have prepared for the high-tension World Cup match on Saturday, but restaurants and bars in the national capital region have also geared up to celebrate the biggest and perhaps the most important game in the entire tournament with some quirky goodies, cricket-themed menu, offers and great discounts. While some restaurants have come up with dishes named after great cricketers like AB de Villiers, others are offering free shots and food for every Pakistani wicket that falls. Apart from an 8x10 projector set up in an open area to "redefine the match-watching experience", Kylin restaurant and bar is treating its guests with an Indian cricket team jersey and a patriotic face tattoo for Rs 699 per person. "Enjoy unlimited aerated beverages, paired with any 2 starters from our menu. If Pakistan loses a wicket, relish complimentary house nachos and salsa. And with India's victory, savour a 10 per cent discount on your bill," Saurabh Khanijo, owner .

Global fans descend on Narendra Modi Stadium for India-Pakistan match

Chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai' reverberated around the Narendra Modi Stadium here as charged-up fans entered the venue of the World Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on Saturday. It was not just Indians or Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who turned up in large numbers to cheer for Team India, but also foreign nationals from countries like the US and New Zealand eagerly waited since morning to enter the stadium and be a part of the electric atmosphere inside. Rob and Patrick, who were wearing T-shirts resembling the Indian cricket team's jerseys, came all the way from New Zealand to watch this epic battle between the neighbours. We are big cricket fans and landed in India yesterday from New Zealand. Though we support Pakistan's cricket team too, we will today support only India and that's why we are wearing an Indian T-shirt. This is going to be very exciting, said Patrick. While many fans came prepared wearing the Indian team's blue-coloured T-shirts and caps, others ...

World Cup 2023: Bumrah's mindset ahead of IND vs PAK game; Watch full video

Watch Jasprit Bumrah's full press conference ahead of India vs Pakistan match in ICC Cricket World Cup on October 14 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

BCCI to release 14,000 tickets for India-Pakistan World Cup clash

The hype around the mega World Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan has forced the BCCI to release 14,000 tickets for the contest to be played on October 14 in Ahmedabad. India and Pakistan will clash at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad for which the demand for tickets has been at its highest. The Narendra Modi Sta dium is expected to be a full house as the two rivals will be taking on each other in India after their 2016 World T20 clash in Kolkata, which the hosts won. "BCCI announces the release of 14,000 tickets for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match to be held on October 14, 2023, at Ahmedabad," the board said in a statement late on Saturday. "The sale of tickets for the match will commence from 12 PM IST onwards on October 8th, 2023. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting the official ticketing website," the statement added. The venue, which has a capacity of hosting more than 1,30,000, witnessed 47,000 people attending the opening match

Venkatesh Prasad deletes 'corrupt guy' tweet, retweets to clarify

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad questioned the Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Cricket Boards after they agreed to the decision and confirmed the same on their social media

Geetika Srivastava appointed at Indian High Commission in Islamabad

Geetika Srivastava, currently serving as joint secretary at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), will be India's new charg d'affaires at its high commission in Islamabad, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. She will succeed Suresh Kumar who is likely to return to New Delhi. Srivastava, a 2005 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as a joint secretary in the MEA's Indo-Pacific division. The Indian and Pakistani high commissions in Islamabad and Delhi are being headed by their respective charge d'affaires after Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties following India's decision to withdraw the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019. Srivastava is expected to take up her assignment in Islamabad shortly, said one of the people familiar with the matter.

World Cup fever: Airfares to Ahmedabad up 350% for India-Pakistan fixture

While the opening and final match days haven't generated significant traction, there is immense excitement surrounding the India-Pakistan match