MEA refutes Rahul Gandhi’s claim on Op-Sindoor: 'EAM was misquoted, no prior warning to Pak'

MEA refutes Rahul Gandhi’s claim on Op-Sindoor: 'EAM was misquoted, no prior warning to Pak'

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement on Saturday refuting claims that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had asserted India informed Pakistan in advance about Operation Sindoor. The ministry denounced such assertions as a blatant distortion of facts.

Willem Dafoe onboards new film ‘Cuddle’ directed by Berbara Paz

May 17, 2025 10:56 PM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe is reuniting with Brazil’s Barbara Paz in the near-future drama, ‘Cuddle’. The film marks Paz’s fiction feature debut.

May 17, 2025 8:31 PM

Gujarat Titans bowling secrets: Ishant Sharma credits Nehra’s expertise

New Delhi: Making Mohammed Siraj trust his outswinger a little more while getting Prasidh Krishna to bring his length a little ahead are the changes which Gujarat Titans’ head coach Ashish Nehra has brought about in the two pacers, which in turn has made them more effective bowlers, revealed veteran pacer Ishant Sharma. For Prasidh Krishna he said, Nehra adjusted his bowling length to suit his height and natural bounce. On red soil pitches, Krishna was instructed to target a 4.5-meter length, while on black soil, the length was extended to 5-6 meters. On his relationship with Ashish Nehra he described their bond as informal and enduring. Their discussions about batters occur casually over corridor chats, bus rides, or during tea and coffee in relaxed team meetings. This laid-back atmosphere extends to the entire team, fostering open communication without formalities.

Eze’s early strike seals historic FA Cup triumph for Crystal Palace at Wembley

May 17, 2025 11:44 PM

Wembley, May 17 (IANS) Crystal Palace etched their name into English football folklore on Saturday as they stunned Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final to lift their first-ever major trophy in 164 years, at the Wembley Stadium.

  • Italian International: Paolini cruises past Gauff to claim historic Rome title

    May 17, 2025 11:07 PM

    Rome (Italy), May 17 (IANS) Home favourite Jasmine Paolini made history at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, ensuring that for the first time in four decades, the Italian International has an Italian champion in women's singles here on Saturday. Paolini thrilled the partisan crowd in Rome as the No. 6 seed Paolini defeated No. 4 seed Coco Gauff of the United States 6-4, 6-2 in the final at Campo Centrale to claim a historic title.

  • IPL 2025: KKR knocked out as rain washes off RCB clash

    May 17, 2025 10:43 PM

    Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as Match 58 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was abandoned without a toss due to heavy rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

  • Formula 1: Piastri pips Verstappen for pole in drama-filled Emilia-Romagna GP Qualifying

    May 17, 2025 10:24 PM

    Imola (Italy), May 17 (IANS) McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a stunning lap in the dying moments of Qualifying to clinch pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2025 here on Saturday. The Australian upstaged Red Bull's reigning World Champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell in a chaotic and incident-packed session.