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Champions Trophy Draft: India-Pakistan match on March 1 in Lahore, BCCI yet to give consent
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has scheduled its Champions Trophy match against India in Lahore for March 1, 2023. The tournament is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, with March 10 as Reserve Day. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi submitted a 15-match schedule, with all India games kept in Lahore for security and logistical reasons.
Amritsar traders say trade revival with Pakistan key poll issue; will benefit farmers, transporters
Amritsar, a major city in Punjab, is urging for the resumption of trade with Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah land route. The trade volume between India and Pakistan through the land route used to be around Rs 5,000 crore per annum before the bilateral trade ties were suspended in 2019. The local industry has emphasized the necessity of the revival of trade for the betterment and development of Amritsar.
USA calls for Indo-Pak restraint but refrains for mediation
US official urges dialogue between India and Pakistan to ease tensions. India's defense minister warns terrorists of retaliation. Saudi Arabia supports India's stance on Jammu and Kashmir issue, emphasizing dialogue to ensure regional peace.
UP ATS foils Pak’s 'plot' ahead of Lok Sabha polls, three Hizbul terrorists nabbed at Indo-Nepal border
UP ATS on April 03 arrested three terrorists, who were illegally entering India through Indo-Nepal border. The terrorists were trying to enter India with forged documents and were being helped by Pakistan’s ISI. The UP ATS averted a ‘terror plot’ ...
Who are Anjali Chakra & Sufi Malik? Get to know the estranged Indo-Pak queer influencer couple, who recently called it quits
Chakra and Malik shot to global fame in 2019 when pictures of their engagement in New York went viral. The pair took the Internet by storm, both due to them being a queer Indo-Pakistan couple. After more than five years of togetherness, the pair parted ways recently.
'Fully prepared': Pak Army Chief Asim Munir inspects Indo-Pak border as PM Modi set to visit Pokhran
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the Ind-Pak border, Pokhran in Rajasthan on March 12. As per reports, he will be witnessing a tri-services demonstration of made-in-India weapon systems in an exercise at Pokhran. Made-in-India weapon...
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Pakistani experts see no immediate improvement in Indo-Pak ties under PM Shehbaz Sharif's 2nd stint
The ties nosedived in 2019 after India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories.
PNS Ghazi, sunk by Indian Navy's INS Vikrant during 1971 Indo-Pak war, found near Vizag coast
Indian Navy's DSRV has located the wreckage of PNS Ghazi, a Pakistani submarine sunk during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, near Vizag. Despite the find, the Navy has decided not to touch it out of respect. The area also holds the wreckage of a Japanese submarine from World War II. India's acquisition of DSRVs in 2018 has enhanced its rescue capabilities, showcasing its commitment to maritime safety.
BSF guards endure 55 deg C, blinding sandstorms in Rajasthan desert to protect Pak border
Sam (Rajasthan): From enduring scorching temperatures of 55 degrees Celsius in summer to freezing winters at zero degrees Celsius, BSF personnel stationed along the Indo-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district face numerous challenges. Blinding sandstorms force them to switch from SUVs to camels for patrolling, making it vital for them to learn how to ride these animals. Commandant Manjit Singh emphasized the importance of maintaining strict vigilance along the 464 km-long boundary to prevent intrusion or drug trafficking. The extreme weather conditions necessitate an acclimatization process for the troops, and there are plans to introduce "cool jackets" to help combat the high temperatures.
90 Pakistani drones shot down in a year: BSF Chief
Punjab has a 553 km border with Pakistan and smuggling of narcotics through the land border from Pakistan has been a cause of major concern. The National Investigation Agency is probing the nexus between narcotic smugglers and gangsters. The number of drone sightings on the India-Pakistan border has increased to 300, compared to 268 in 2022, 109 in 2021, 49 in 2020 and 35 in 2019, all within a range of 2-10 km on the border.
Pakistan Rangers offer cover fire for infiltrators
In Arnia and Suchetgarh areas of Jammu, shelling and firing caused injuries to two BSF personnel and a civilian, prompting civilian evacuations. BSF responded effectively as Pakistan Rangers initiated unprovoked firing, impacting 15 villages. Injured individuals were stabilized at Jammu's government medical college. The conflict continued, with mortar and machine gun fire exchanged.
Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match; 6,000 cops deployed in Ahmedabad
Police units in Gujarat have been instructed to be on high alert and closely monitor anti-social elements and sensitive areas during and after the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match. More than 6,000 personnel from the Gujarat police force, along with other security forces, will be deployed in Ahmedabad city and at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The security measures include ensuring the safety of the stadium and spectators, managing traffic and parking, monitoring anti-social elements, and preventing any untoward incidents. The police force is fully prepared and additional units have been put on alert for quick deployment if needed.
The shraddh month is no barrier to watch Indo-Pak clash on big and new screens
Despite the month of shraddh, the cricket World Cup has caused a surge in sales of large-screen TVs in India, with companies struggling to keep up with demand. The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan has been driving the sales, which are being compared to the festive period of Dhanteras.
1971 Indo-Pak war hero Inder Singh, known for sinking PNS Ghazi submarine, passes away
Commander Inder Singh, the war hero who famously sank the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi during the 1971 war, passed away in Haryana. He was cremated with full state honors. Commander Singh's brave act in sinking the enemy submarine before it could reach Chittagong played a significant role in the 1971 war.
Asia Cup match: Rain delays resumption of Indo-Pak contest
The weather has been a subject of intense debate through the Sri Lanka leg of Asia Cup. Rain is expected in the Sri Lankan capital throughout the Super 4s. Asian Cricket Council's decision to keep a reserve day only for the India Pakistan game and the final also triggered a controversy.
Cricket Fatigue: Near-empty stands, lack of buzz for Indo-Pak game raises eyebrows
"Tickets were readily available. In fact, I got the ticket yesterday in Colombo. We thought tickets will not be available because it is an India vs Pakistan match. But we are not complaining. After all, we can watch an India vs Pakistan match without the frenzy that we often have to go through in India," said Varun Ghosh, who runs his business in Colombo.
First lot of online tickets for India-Pakistan World Cup match sold out during pre-sale window
It couldn't be confirmed as to how many tickets were put online during the pre-sale window for all India matches and the warm-up games but it has been learnt that, after the sales opened at 6 pm IST, within an hour, all tickets on the day were exhausted. The 'Book My Show' website put a 'Sold Out' caption on the Pakistan game, which wasn't the case for the other eight India games.
Cross-border love story: Sri Lankan woman seeks Indian Citizenship to stay with Facebook friend turned husband
Shivakumari Vigneshwari, a 25-year-old Sri Lankan citizen, married her Facebook friend of six years, Laxman from India, in a temple in Chittoor district, India. Vigneshwari arrived in India on a tourist visa that was set to expire on August 15, 2021. The couple applied for a year-long extension of her visa on the grounds of her marriage to an Indian citizen, with the hope that Vigneshwari can obtain Indian citizenship in the future. The police advised them to register their marriage officially to prevent any potential legal complications.
BSF shoots down drone carrying narcotics near Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan
The BSF jawans, during patrolling on Friday night, heard a drone flying in the Gharsana border area of the district. They fired indiscriminately at the drone and it crashed, BSF DIG Pushpendra Singh Rathore said on Saturday.
Tale of Two Punjabs: Contrasting fate of Sikhs on either side of the Indo-Pak border
The partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 led to Sikhs being uprooted and displaced, with most migrating to India while a minority remained in Pakistan. Indian Sikhs have thrived and succeeded in various fields, constituting 2% of the country's population and contributing to areas such as business, medicine, and politics.
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