34 h. ago Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated one of the most ambitious and strategic railway projects the nation has ever built

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53 h. ago England bowler Brydon Carse: I considered amputation of my troublesome toe

Carse has battled against longstanding problems with his left foot.

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2 w. ago Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir promoted to field marshal after recent skirmishes with India

Pakistan’s prime minister has promoted the country’s powerful army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, to the rank of field marshal, making him only the second military officer in Pakistan’s history to hold the title

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2 w. ago Indian trader and YouTuber arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan

Arrests come amid heightened tensions between South Asian neighbours following military skirmish earlier this month

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2 w. ago Indian professor arrested over social media post on military operation in Pakistan

Ali Khan Mahmudabad’s arrest sparks condemnation from academic community over ‘attempted censorship’

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3 w. ago AP PHOTOS: Clashes between India and Pakistan upend lives in a Kashmiri village

Mohammad Younis Khan was among 40 residents seeking shelter in a cowshed when shelling began in Gingal, a scenic mountain village in north Kashmir on the Indian-controlled side of the de facto border with Pakistan. Men, women and children sought refuge in the 3-meter-by-4.2 meter (10-feet-by-14 feet) space, which they felt offered greater safety than their brick and cement homes.

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3 w. ago IPL resumes after Kashmir conflict with English players facing ODI overlap

Bethell, Salt and Livingstone back in action for RCBStarc and Curran among those opting to stay back homeOnly eight days after the competition was suspended amid mounting hostilities along India’s border with Pakistan the Indian Premier League returns on Saturday, with most of the foreign players who scattered across the globe in the 48 hours after the competition collapsed now back in the country, their pursuit of runs and wickets having been temporarily replaced by the rapid accumulation of air miles.The plug was effectively pulled on the tournament 10.1 overs into a game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on 8 May, when as rockets landed only 80km to the west the floodlights went out, fans were told to leave and players rushed back to their hotel. That match has been rescheduled for 24 May in Jaipur with all the remaining games to be played in only six venues and Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata joining Dharamsala in being cut from the schedule. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Israeli airstrikes kill at least 80 as Trump says he wants to turn Gaza into a ‘freedom zone’

Violence over last 48 hours diminishes hopes that US president’s visit to Middle East would lead to pause in hostilitiesIsrael launched a new and intense wave of airstrikes and artillery shelling on targets across Gaza on Thursday morning, killing at least 80 people, as faltering talks on a new ceasefire continued in Qatar and Donald Trump said he wanted to see the US “make” the devastated territory “into a freedom zone”.Trump’s statement recalled the plan he put forward in February for the US to take control of Gaza to allow for its reconstruction as a luxury leisure and business hub. The scheme implied the possible permanent displacement of much or all of its population of 2.3 million and triggered global outrage. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Indian government sends notices to online retailers for selling Pakistan flags days after military standoff

Traders’ body say sale poses ‘potential threat to our internal harmony and security’

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3 w. ago Jos Buttler among five IPL players in England ODI squad for West Indies series despite date clash

Clash comes after final stages of IPL were rescheduled following rising tensions between Indian and Pakistan

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3 w. ago WCA concerned players cannot make ‘informed decisions’ over return to IPL action

The Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League were paused last week as military hostilities between the two nations escalated.

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3 w. ago China's warplane that can take on western technology: How Pakistan used Beijing

A dogfight between the air forces of nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India reportedly saw several Indian jets shot down, with at least one believed to be a Rafale.

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3 w. ago After days of heavy firefights, calm reported along Indian and Pakistan borders

Indian and Pakistan authorities say there are no reported incidents of firing along the heavily militarized region between their countries overnight, the first time in recent days that the two nations have not been shooting at each other

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4 w. ago India says it will respond to ‘violations’ of Kashmir ceasefire by Pakistan – live

The countries had agreed an immediate ceasefire but it appeared to hold for only a few hoursFull story: India and Pakistan agree immediate US-mediated ceasefireWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and bent government policy and even the supreme court to his will. Continue re...

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4 w. ago Pakistan and India agree ‘immediate ceasefire’ – Kashmir crisis live

Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald TrumpWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and bent government policy and even the supreme court to his will. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Trump claims India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire despite ongoing strikes

Pakistan said it had carried out ‘precision’ attacks on Indian military sites, including a nuclear storage facility

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4 w. ago India great Virat Kohli set to call time on Test cricket career before England tour

Rohit Sharma announced Test retirement this weekIndia due to embark on five-Test England tour in JuneVirat Kohli is set to deliver another blow to India’s plans for their imminent tour of England by indicating he wants to retire from Test cricket just days after Rohit Sharma’s decision to stand down, according to reports.Indian media is reporting that the 36-year-old has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he no longer wishes to play the longest format of the game. The news comes amid rising tensions border with Pakistan. The Indian Premier League is on a one-week pause, while the Pakistan Super League has also been suspended. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago England could host Indian Premier League as India and Pakistan hostilities escalate

There are 16 remaining fixtures in the IPL and the England and Wales Cricket Board could be tempted to offer itself as a venue for those matches to be fulfilled, with both the IPL and it's Parkistani counterpart, the PSL, both currently suspended

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4 w. ago India batter Virat Kohli indicates intention to retire from Tests – reports

The news comes three days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format.

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4 w. ago Kashmir crisis live: Pakistan and India accuse each other of striking military bases in major escalation

‘Multiple locations’ in India being targeted in retaliatory attacks, says state-run media, after Pakistan says three air bases attacked by Indian missilesFull report: Pakistan says it has hit back after India strikes military basesWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and ben...

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