Kuldeep Kirtirajan

Putin’s word of caution on India-China ties; rejects notion that Pakistan is under Beijing’s control

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Moscow would not interfere in the “delicate” relationship between India and China, expressing confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were working to resolve outstanding issues of mutual interest, including the long-running border dispute.Speaking during an interaction with media in St Petersburg, Putin said…

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‘I have been humiliated time and again’: Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy quits as minister, flags ‘U-turn’ by DK Shivakumar | Bengaluru News

Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar congratulates Ramalinga Reddy as he takes the oath as a minister during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government at Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. BENGALURU: Senior Congress leader and Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy tendered his resignation just two days after taking oath as minister,…

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World champions outplayed: Pakistan seal memorable ODI series win over Australia | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (AP Photo) Pakistan overcame a stern challenge from Australia’s spinners on a difficult surface to secure a four-wicket victory in the third and final ODI and seal the series 2-1 on Thursday, marking their third successive bilateral one-day series triumph over the world champions.Chasing a modest target of 158 on a turning…

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French Open: Maja Chwalinska becomes only second qualifier to reach Grand Slam final; who was the first? | Tennis News

Poland’s Maja Chwalinska reacts after winning the semifinal tennis match against Russia’s Diana Shnaider at the French Open in Paris, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP) Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska will meet in the women’s singles final at the French Open on Saturday, in one of the most unlikely championship matchups in recent Grand Slam…

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France stunned, Spain held: FIFA World Cup favourites rocked in warm-up shocks | Football News

Ivory Coast’s Emmanuel Agbadou, left, kicks the ball ahead of France’s Jean-Philippe Mateta. (AP Photo) FIFA World Cup contenders France and Spain suffered unexpected setbacks in their final preparations for the tournament on Thursday, with Ivory Coast stunning the French 2-1 and Iraq holding Spain to a 1-1 draw in a pair of eye-catching warm-up…

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Mike Vrabel: Mike Vrabel delivers concerning update on New England Patriots newcomer despite a promising start | NFL News

Mike Vrabel delivers concerning update on New England Patriots newcomer despite a promising start(Getty) The New England Patriots expected Julian Hill to strengthen their tight end room in 2026. Instead, the offseason addition now faces a lengthy road back before playing a single regular-season snap for his new team.Head coach Mike Vrabel recently confirmed that…

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Why Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin lost $10 billion each on the day Google raised $80 billion

Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin saw their personal fortunes shrink by around $10 billion each on the same day Google-parent Alphabet announced plans to raise $80 billion through a massive stock sale to fund its artificial intelligence (AI) expansion. As reported by Fortune, the decline came as Alphabet shares fell sharply after investors…

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Neil Gaiman Quote: Quote of the day by Neil Gaiman: “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they…”

Neil Gaiman is a British writer known for work that crosses genres and reaches readers of all ages. His books, comics, poems and stories often blend imagination with emotional depth, which is one reason his writing connects so strongly with both children and adults. Among his best-known works is the novel Coraline.This quote “Fairy tales…

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Oil prices today: Crude falls as Hezbollah rejects US-backed ceasefire, traders assess conflict risks

Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East faded following Hezbollah’s rejection of a US-backed proposal in Lebanon.Brent crude slipped 0.22% to $95.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.11% to $92.94 a barrel in early trade.Despite Friday’s decline, both benchmark contracts were on…

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