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Berlin, March 31 Bayern Munich and Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro has agreed to part ways at the end of the current season, with the defender's contract expiring, the Bundesliga club said.Guerreiro will bring his three-year spell at Bayern to a close after joining on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023. Since his arrival, the 32-year-old has made 89 appearances in all competitions, contributing 12 goals and eight assists while establishing himself as a...

Washington, March 25, The Pentagon declared cybersecurity and digital networks as central to modern warfare, telling lawmakers that its "digital backbone" is now a "weapon system" critical to how US forces fight, decide, and win future conflicts.At a Senate Armed Services cyber subcommittee hearing, Department of Defence Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies said the US military is undertaking a sweeping overhaul of its enterprise IT and cybersecurity systems to gain an operational...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I bow to Maa Katyayani! May the grace of the Goddess – the presiding deity of divinity and valour – infuse all her devotees with immense strength and self-confidence.""Worship of Mother Jagadamba fills the mind with infinite energy and inner strength. The divine radiance of Mother illuminates the...

March 23, New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is forecasting isolated to scattered rainfall and thunderstorms across several regions this week.In the north, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad can expect light rainfall or snowfall, along with isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds.In the northeast, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh are likely to see scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate...

Tehran, March 23 – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not blocked, and navigation continues in the waterway, with necessary measures being taken due to wartime conditions.In a statement elaborating on Iran's positions amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks, the ministry said that Iran has always respected the freedom of navigation and maritime security and safety, adding that it has worked to uphold those principles over the years, according to Xinhua news...

Washington, March 22 – US President Donald Trump's reaction to the death of former FBI Director Robert Mueller has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum, including from senior Republicans.Mueller, who led the FBI for over a decade and later oversaw the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, died on Saturday.Shortly after the news broke, Trump posted: "Robert Mueller just died. Good. I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people."The...

New Delhi, March 11 – FC Bayern secured a 6-1 victory away against Atalanta on Tuesday night, putting them in a promising position to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.Josip Stanišić, Michael Olise, and Serge Gnabry gave Bayern a comfortable 3-0 lead before halftime. Nicolas Jackson, Olise, and Jamal Musiala completed the six goals, while Mario Pašalić scored a consolation goal for the hosts in added time.Bayern's relentless pressure paid off as the German champions firmly...

Lucknow, March 10 – A Special CBI Court in Lucknow on Tuesday sentenced four individuals to eight years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) for a ₹6.75 crore bank fraud in Uttar Pradesh, along with a fine of ₹70 lakh each, according to an official.The Special Court convicted Ramji Mishra, Shyamji Mishra, Akhilesh Kumar Mishra, and Manishi Pandey, all private individuals, according to a CBI statement.The court also found two private companies guilty in the case. The two companies are: Manishi...

Washington, March 10 – The United States has designated Afghanistan as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention," with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Taliban of detaining Americans and other foreign nationals to extract concessions.Announcing the move, Rubio said that Washington would not tolerate what he described as "hostage diplomacy" by the Taliban authorities."Today, I am designating Afghanistan as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention," Rubio said.He accused the...

Ahmedabad, March 9 According to former England captain Michael Atherton, India is the "dominant" white-ball team in world cricket, and he believes that the "Men in Blue" now have a strong chance of winning all three ICC limited-overs titles.Living up to their status as overwhelming favorites, a dominant India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final on Sunday to win a record third T20 World Cup title here.With this victory, India became the first team to successfully defend the T20...

Ahmedabad, March 8 India put on a spectacular batting display, overwhelming New Zealand by 96 runs in the final match and defending the T20 World Cup title after posting a record score here on Sunday.Led by a blazing 89 from Sanju Samson and explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52) and Ishan Kishan (54), India's top order went on a six-hitting spree, leaving the New Zealand bowlers stunned in the final match, posting a massive 255 for five.This was the highest score ever...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Veteran seamer Matt Henry said New Zealand still believe in their batting strength despite India posting a formidable 255/5 in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final. On a flat, mixed-surface pitch, Sanju Samson (89), Ishan Kishan (54), and Abhishek Sharma (52) led India to a massive 255/5, the highest score in a T20 World Cup final.“Obviously, that’s a tough situation. We would have liked to have kept them to probably under 240, but we still have the firepower and the...

Mumbai, March 5 Calling it an "unbelievable feeling", captain Suryakumar Yadav praised batter Sanju Samson and his bowlers, especially pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and credited fielding coach T Dilip for India's comeback, as they defeated England by seven runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday to reach the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.Normally calm and collected, the India captain said he was thrilled as India entered the final with England needing 45 runs to win in the last...

United Nations, March 3 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has engaged in diplomatic talks with leaders in the Gulf region as the global organization expressed concern over the global economic repercussions of the Iran war.The UN is "concerned about the potential negative impacts that the military activities in the region could have on the global economy," Stephane Dujarric, Guterres' spokesperson, said on Monday."And these impacts, as they often do, hit the most vulnerable the...

New Delhi, March 2 – Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Sanju Samson's match-winning innings against the West Indies in the last ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eights match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday could mark a turning point in the opener's career. He also praised Samson for maintaining his composure despite the wickets falling around him.Samson scored an unbeaten 97, with 12 fours and 4 sixes, leading India to the semi-finals and earning the Player of the Match...

Washington, March 1 – US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch sweeping military strikes on Iran followed weeks of diplomacy, intelligence briefings, and pressure from regional allies, according to detailed accounts by major US media outlets.The Wall Street Journal reported that Israeli and US intelligence agencies had “long watched and waited for a rare opportunity” when senior Iranian political and military leaders were gathered in one place. Intelligence officers had identified...

New Delhi, February 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ajmer in Rajasthan on Saturday to lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹16,680 crore.The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering on the occasion.The projects span key sectors including urban development, drinking water supply, road infrastructure, irrigation, energy, and industrial development, and are aimed at accelerating Rajasthan’s growth and improving the quality...

Tel Aviv, February 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday for wearing traditional Indian attire, describing it as a sign of respect for India's cultural heritage.Responding to Netanyahu's post on X, Prime Minister Modi reposted the message and wrote, "Truly splendid! Your fondness for Indian attire reflects your respect for the rich culture and traditions of our country."The exchange occurred after Netanyahu welcomed Prime...

New York, February 26 – Cuba says it killed four people on a mysterious US speedboat in a shootout in its waters, further escalating tensions between Washington and Havana. US President Donald Trump has declared the country an "extraordinary threat.""We will determine exactly what happened here and then respond accordingly," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said about the Wednesday incident."It is highly unusual to see shootouts at sea like that," he said. "It's not something that...

New Delhi, February 25 – Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes that India should move away from overthinking match-ups and instead focus on fielding their strongest XI following the 76-run defeat to South Africa in the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.India's team selection came under scrutiny at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where Washington Sundar was preferred over vice-captain Axar Patel in a tactical move aimed at countering South Africa's left-handed batting...