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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
India vs England LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 5 Updates: Gill, KL Rahul near centuries as IND fight for draw in Manchester
India vs England Live Cricket Score, IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 5 Match Updates: After battling for 62 overs on Day 4, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul will hope to lead a great Indian fightback when they walk out to the crease after laying out a historic partnership to deny England the satisfaction of an easy win in Manchester. Old Trafford will be decked up to finish an exciting finish as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has fittingly welcomed a fourth consecutive match where the contest has entered the final day. Despite losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan for ducks in the opening over, India fought back with a steely Rahul and the calm of Gill propelling them up to 174 for two at stumps. That it came on the back of England's massive 311-run first-innings lead and the two new-ball dismissals in the opening over meant that the Rahul-Gill association etched the first instance in Test history where the third-wicket partnership crossed 150 runs after starting at 0/2. With a full day left in play, India will be wary of how their Lord's chase panned out on the final day, and with Rishabh Pant set to walk in with a fracture toe, the odds are still stacked up against the visitors. The Indian Mission (Im)possible Just days after admitting the mental toll of captaincy, Indian skipper Shubman Gill faced his toughest test yet. Having endured 157.1 overs in the field, managing a wayward bowling attack, and battling the despair of a series slipping away, Gill was undoubtedly mentally drained. Yet, his brief respite in the dressing room was cut short. He was forced to rush back out to the middle, India reeling at 0/2, with Chris Woakes on a hat-trick after dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan. Despite what he'd called the "worst couple of days" of his captaincy, Gill found an invaluable ally in KL Rahul, who had been the picture of composure throughout the tour. Together, they forged an unbroken 174-run partnership, taking India to 174/2 at stumps. Their epic stand not only resurrected a seemingly lost Test match but also breathed new life into a series that appeared all but over. (READ MORE)
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First Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Thailand-Cambodia clashes: India 'closely monitoring' situation, issues advisory for citizens to avoid conflict zones
India on Saturday said it is closely watching the situation as military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continue to escalate, leaving dozens dead and thousands displaced. The government also issued travel advisories for Indian citizens in both countries, urging them to stay cautious and avoid conflict zones. read more India on Saturday said it is closely monitoring the escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, following military clashes that have left dozens dead and displaced thousands. New Delhi expressed hope that both nations would take steps to end the hostilities and prevent further escalation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also advised Indian citizens in both countries to remain vigilant and reach out to the respective embassies if they need any assistance. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We are closely monitoring the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border,' said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. 'India has close and friendly relations with both countries and hopes that both sides will take measures for a cessation of hostilities and prevention of further escalation. Indian travellers in the region may contact our respective embassies for any assistance.' As the clashes entered their third day, India issued an advisory on Saturday urging its citizens in Cambodia to avoid travelling to areas near the Thai border. 'In view of the ongoing clashes at the Cambodia-Thailand border, Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the border areas,' the Indian Embassy in Cambodia posted on X. A day earlier, India had issued a similar advisory for its citizens in Thailand, advising them to exercise caution and avoid travelling to seven provinces affected by the tensions. The Indian Mission also urged travellers to stay updated through official Thai sources, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand, before making any travel plans. Thailand remains a popular destination for Indian tourists, with approximately 2.1 million visiting the country in 2024. The border clashes, which erupted on Thursday, have claimed at least 32 lives and displaced nearly 1.5 lakh people. In response to the rising tensions, both Thailand and Cambodia have recalled their ambassadors, and Thailand has shut down its northeastern border crossings with its neighbour. During an emergency session on Friday, the United Nations Security Council called for de-escalation and urged ASEAN, the regional bloc, to mediate and help restore peace in the region. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India.com
01-07-2025
- Health
- India.com
Zee Bharat Successfully Hosts Global Health And Wellness Summit 2025
On the occasion of Doctors' Day, Zee Bharat proudly organized the 'Global Health and Wellness Summit 2025 – Vietnam Edition'. The summit was inaugurated by Santosh Kumar, Editor of Zee Bharat, and aimed at fostering global dialogue on holistic health, lifestyle enhancement, and wellness awareness. The event brought together renowned doctors, wellness experts, and health leaders from India and across the world. The chief guest, Mr. Roshan Lepcha, Representative of the Indian Mission in Hanoi and a senior Indian Foreign Service officer, lauded Zee Bharat's initiative. He emphasized that such collaborations strengthen ties between India and Vietnam in the fields of health and wellness. Prominent participants included: Dr. Geet Bajpai, Principal Consultant & Unit Head-Nephrology, Max Hospital, Dwarka Dr. Laxmi Kant Tripathi, Chief-Nephrology & Transplantation, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram Dr. Anil Prasad Bhatt, Director – Nephrology & Kidney Transplant, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Noida Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Accord Superspeciality Hospital, Faridabad Dr. Alok Kumar, Professor and Head, Department of Nephrology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun Dr. T.N. Tiwari, Director & CEO, Nutrimed Dairy Mr. Ramesh Arora, Founder, Kwality Pharmaceuticals Limited Dr. Arpit Chopra, Director, Arogya Super Speciality Modern Homeopathy Mr. Pawan Yadav, MD, Devansh Dhara The summit featured insightful discussions on diabetes, kidney health, wellness trends, and holistic living. Experts also shared valuable perspectives on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and transplantation options. Through this summit, Zee Bharat has launched a new chapter in its 'Health Mega Summit' journey, marking a significant milestone in promoting health and wellness globally.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Yoga as Soft Power: India Flexes Muscle in the Maldives
Published : Jun 23, 2025 14:02 IST - 4 MINS READ Two years after protesters attacked and vandalised a yoga day celebration in the Maldivian capital, Male, the Indian Mission organised the event successfully in the archipelago nation in the open, to mark International Yoga Day on June 21. This time the Indian Mission took care to cater to the sensitivity in the Sunni Islamic nation—it moved the programme to a resort. The icing on the cake was that the Mission managed to persuade the President Mohamed Muizzu government to send a Minister to the event. Many in Muizzu's party, the People's National Congress (PNC), had demanded a stop to events such as yoga day, which, in their view, was against Islamic culture. 'ICC [the Indian Cultural Centre–Maldives], under High Commission of India, coordinated #IDY2025 celebrations at Taj Resort, with 500+ yoga lovers, diplomats, locals and diaspora,' a post on social media platform X by the Cultural Centre said. 'ICC teacher demonstrated common yoga protocol & the event was graced by HE Ibrahim Amir [Maldivian Minister] and HC [High Commissioner] Mr. Balasubramanian.' Last year, the Indian High Commission celebrated the day at its premises. The Mission's post said: '10th International Day of Yoga celebrated at the High Commission of India in the Maldives. Event witnessed participation of Maldivian & Indian Yoga enthusiasts.' The Indian Cultural Centre, Maldives, in a post on social media platform X, conveyed its 'heartfelt gratitude to Maldivian friends for gracing the event'. Last year, no Maldivian Minister was part of the event. Also Read | Why Maldives is strengthening ties with Islamic nations and China Naturally, there was negligible reaction from the section of Maldivians opposed to India holding a yoga day event in the Maldives. Hussain Shafiu, founder of the software company, HIS studios, commented that this was because 'it was done inside and people didn't even hear about it happening. That's why the difference in public reaction.' In fact, the 2025 Yoga Day was the biggest in the country, ever since the Indian government began pushing for massive shows after the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government assumed office for the first time, in 2014. One X user, a Maldivian citizen, noted: 'The Indian Embassy organised the biggest yoga event in the Maldives at Taj Maldives. Through this event, the Indian government showed that they can do whatever they want in the Maldives, including influencing local Muslims.' So far, no one has been tried for the 2022 disruption in Maldives, though 38 persons were arrested soon after the attack. The arrested included two religious personalities and a politician, who is now a lawmaker. The politician tried to later distance himself from the violence. The government is not keen on pursuing cases against the 38 persons. 'Following a review of the incident, the Prosecutor General's Office announced last Tuesday that it will only pursue charges against individuals with clear evidence of direct involvement in the violence or acts of intimidation during the June 21, 2022, event,' news website MV+ media reported on June 21. The 2022 disruptors were charged with terrorism, among other sections—a charge which was difficult to prove. The then ruling party, the MDP, had gone overboard to please India. Events that followed the 2022 attack have confirmed that it was a political project, to give momentum to those opposed to the then ruling party, the MDP. The fillip that this disruption gave formed the basis of the 'India Out' campaign. Till then, the campaign, which was against Indian armed forces personnel stationed in the Maldives, did not have a visible symbol because the personnel were stationed away from public gaze. Also Read | India-Maldives row: Is social media driving foreign policy? The yoga day provided a symbol of Indian imposition. The 2022 yoga campaign was organised in the capital Male's biggest stadium, the Galolhu National Stadium. The disruptors claimed that this was cultural imposition through yoga. This theme became relatable to the Maldivians—more than a third of the nearly 5.26 lakh population reside in the capital city. The campaign, India's tone-deafness to the cultural anxiety of the Maldivians, and the Maldivian Democratic Party government's reluctance to forcefully take up the issue with the Indian government, were partly responsible for Muizzu being propelled to power. The June 2025 yoga day conveys to Maldivians a new geopolitical reality—that India is a reality and it cannot be wished away. India had extended currency swap facility to the financially beleaguered nation as well as provided it aid and budgetary support. 'The warming ties were evident at this year's yoga day. State Minister for Sports' presence at the Taj Maldives Resort signalled official endorsement, a far cry from the chaos of three years ago,' noted the news and perspectives website, etruthmv. But not everyone accepts this reality. The Religious Scholars Association has condemned the event, the Maldives Insight website reported. 'Referencing the yoga-related unrest in 2022, the statement emphasised that the incident demonstrated how yoga poses a significant threat to national unity in the Maldives,' it said and added that the current government officials were opposed to yoga when they were not in power.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP eyes global collaboration opportunities in Suriname
Lucknow: To strengthen international cooperation and enhance the global visibility of Uttar Pradesh as a premier tourism destination, the ambassador of India to Suriname, Subhash P Gupta, visited the directorate of UP Tourism on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The visit was part of his ongoing engagement with Invest UP, a flagship initiative of the govt of Uttar Pradesh aimed at attracting investments and fostering bilateral partnerships. It aimed to scale up Uttar Pradesh's broader diplomatic outreach to collaborate with Indian Missions abroad, as the state gears up to host large-scale global events and emerge as a key cultural and spiritual destination on the world stage. During his interaction with Jaiveer Singh, minister for tourism and culture, detailed discussions were held on the potential of tourism-led economic growth and the possibilities of cultural diplomacy to position Uttar Pradesh prominently on the global tourism map. Both sides emphasised the immense potential of Uttar Pradesh's diverse offerings, from spiritual and heritage tourism to eco, rural, and experiential tourism, in attracting international visitors, particularly from Suriname and the wider Caribbean region. "Uttar Pradesh is a land of timeless cultural heritage, spiritual significance, and unmatched diversity. The presence of the Indian diaspora in Suriname opens new avenues to promote shared cultural roots through tourism. We look forward to enhanced engagement in the form of knowledge exchange, promotional campaigns, and possible delegation visits," said the minister in an official statement. Ambassador Gupta acknowledged the rich historical and civilisational ties between India and Suriname and expressed enthusiasm about facilitating cultural and tourism collaborations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Principal secretary, tourism, Mukesh Kumar Meshram briefed the Ambassador on the state's comprehensive tourism policies, ongoing branding efforts, and public-private partnerships that are transforming the tourism landscape of Uttar Pradesh. He also shared ongoing developments in the state's tourism infrastructure, upcoming global events, and investment opportunities in the hospitality sector. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to explore avenues for cultural exchange, targeted promotion of Buddhist and Ramayana-related circuits in Suriname, and active participation of the Indian Mission in creating narratives that connect the diaspora with their ancestral land through tourism. Neeraj Bora, MLA, Lucknow North, and Eesha Priya, special secretary, tourism, UP, were also present in the meeting.
