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Jai Hind Yatra: India is strong and we will face the enemy, says K'taka Cong
Bengaluru, May 9 (IANS) A 'Jai Hind Yatra' was held by the Karnataka unit of the Congress party on Friday in Bengaluru in support of the Indian security forces which are carrying out 'Operation Sindoor' in retaliation to the Pahalgam massacre in which 26 people were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. Congress leaders said that "irrespective of Pakistan’s misadventures, India is strong and we will face the enemy."
Shukri Conrad appointed as South Africa men's all-format head coach
Johannesburg, May 9 (IANS) Shukri Conrad has been appointed as South Africa men’s all-format head coach, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday. Conrad, who was the side’s red-ball coach from January 2023, takes over the white-ball responsibilities after Rob Walter resigned from the role.
India-Pakistan tensions trigger selloff in stock markets, Sensex falls 880 points
BusinessMay 09, 2025 10:40 AMMumbai, May 9 (IANS) Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline on Friday as rising tensions between India and Pakistan spooked investors.
Punjab Cabinet decides to deploy nine anti-drone systems along Pakistan border
Chandigarh, May 9 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday decided to deploy nine anti-drone systems along the Pakistan border.
Ricky Kharkongor’s strike takes Meghalaya into Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC semis
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 9 (IANS) Meghalaya booked their spot in the semifinals of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship 2025 after they edged Karnataka 1-0 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Friday.
MP cop succumbs to gunshot injuries in Delhi hospital
Satna, May 9 (IANS) A head constable, Prince Garg, who sustained gunshot wounds in his barrack adjacent to Jaitwara police station where he was posted in Madhya Pradesh's Satna, tragically passed away during treatment.
South Korean DP candidate says strong relations with Japan vital to economy, security
InternationalMay 09, 2025 10:31 AMSeoul, May 9 (IANS) Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung underscored Friday the need to maintain strong ties between South Korea and Japan, saying bilateral cooperation is vital to both the economy and security.
SBI, PNB other banks say ATMs, digital services operating smoothly
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India's top banks, including the State Bank of India and the Punjab National Bank, said that their ATMs and digital services were fully functional and all operations were normal.
Is NSA Ajit Doval on Facebook? PIB fact check exposes fake post
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan's disinformation machinery has once again come under the spotlight, this time for targeting India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval through a fake Facebook post. The post falsely claimed to quote Doval warning about an impending cyberattack from Pakistan.
Jaiswal wants to continue with Mumbai for next season, says MCA secretary Hadap
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Just a month after Yashasvi Jaiswal made a surprising switch from Mumbai to Goa for the 2025/26 domestic season, the left-handed opener has mailed to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) about his intention to continue with the 42-time Ranji Trophy winning team.