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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
India slams Pakistan for state-backed terrorism at UN debate chaired by Islamabad
Washington: India condemned Pakistan's sponsorship of cross-border terrorism at the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday during a high-level open debate chaired by Islamabad. Ambassador P. Harish, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, called for costs to be imposed on nations that sponsor cross-border terrorism, before defending India's actions in Operation Sindoor. 'I am also constrained to respond to the remarks made by the representative of Pakistan. The Indian subcontinent offers a stark contrast in terms of progress, prosperity and development models. On the one hand, there is India, which is a mature democracy, a surging economy and a pluralistic and inclusive society. At the other extreme is Pakistan, steeped in fanaticism and terrorism, and a serial borrower from the IMF,' ambassador P. Harish, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, said. The debate was one of two signature events planned by Pakistan as part of its presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July. The presidency of the UNSC, the UN's top decision-making body, rotates every month between its 15 members. India was responding to a statement made earlier in the day by Pakistan's foreign minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who condemned India's 'occupation' of Jammu and Kashmir. Dar also questioned India's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. Through the high-level open debate, Pakistan has pushed for greater international involvement in the mediation of disputes, which would presumably also include Kashmir. Also Read: At UN, Pak flags Kashmir issue and Indus Waters Treaty In response, India said that consent of the parties to a dispute was crucial to ensure the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. New Delhi has consistently resisted international mediation on the Kashmir issue in favour of dealing with the dispute bilaterally. 'There cannot be one standard approach to dispute resolution. The changing circumstances and context also need to be taken into account while considering any such efforts,' ambassador Harish said. India also called for costs to be imposed on nations that sponsor cross-border terrorism, before defending India's actions in Operation Sindoor, which was launched in May. Also Read: Donald Trump claims 'five jets were shot down' during India-Pakistan military conflict in May 'Recently, consequent to the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025 that led to the killing of 26 innocent tourists, and based on the Council Statement of 25 April where 'members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice', India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), which was focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature,' Harish said. 'As we debate promoting international peace and security, it is essential to recognise that there are some fundamental principles which need to be universally respected. One of them is zero tolerance for terrorism. It ill behoves a member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community,' the veteran Indian diplomat added.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Ajay Devgn chats with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi in viral photo, the truth behind it is...
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is in the news for his upcoming film Son of Sardar 2, which is set to release in theatres on 1st August 2025. Meanwhile, the actor has suddenly become the target of trolls. One of his photos is going viral on social media, in which he is seen with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi. People are sharing the picture with the claim that Ajay can do anything for money. Why was Ajay Devgn trolled? It is worth noting that the World Championship of Legends cricket league is currently underway. Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is the co-owner of this championship. An India-Pakistan match was scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 20, as part of the tournament. However, the match was cancelled due to widespread protests following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Amidst this, a video and photo of Ajay Devgn went viral on social media, in which he is seen laughing and chatting with Pakistani cricketers. One of the pics showed Ajay with Shahid Afridi. As a result, the actor became a target of criticism from social media users. What is the truth behind this video? Let us tell you that the photos and videos of Ajay Devgn with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi that are going viral are old. This is after the final of the World Championship of Legends held last year i.e. in 2024. The final match was played between India and Pakistan and India defeated Pakistan. During this, the co-owner of the championship, Ajay Devgn, was present there. At the same time, Ajay met the players of both teams. When will Ajay Devgn's film be released? Let us tell you that the film 'Son of Sardar 2' was earlier scheduled to release on 25 July 2025. But after the tremendous response to Saiyaara, Ajay postponed the release date of his film. Now the film will be released in theaters on 1 August 2025. This is the sequel to Ajay Devgan's 'Son of Sardar' released in the year 2012. Why was India's match with Pakistan cancelled? There has been a lot of anger in India against Pakistan since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 26th April. In response, India has even banned Pakistani artists from working in the country. Amidst the tense situation, former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi is often seen making anti-India remarks. Given this backdrop, the news of an India-Pakistan match in the World Championship of Legends sparked public outrage. As a result, several Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, and Irfan Pathan, refused to participate in the match, leading to its cancellation.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
World Championship Of Legends Organisers Break Silence As Pakistan Refuse To Share Points: "India Not..."
The World Champions of Legends (WCL) sources on Monday informed that the organisers of the competition have conveyed to England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that they were unable to conduct the match and there is no fault of the Indian team in this. Before the clash, WCL released a statement and confirmed that the India-Pakistan fixture at Edgbaston in Birmingham had been scrapped. According to various reports, several former Indian stars refused to participate in the fixture. The denial of Indian players to feature against Pakistan stems from the heinous terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. Following the attack, the relationship between India and Pakistan slumped and hit a new low. According to WCL sources, the Pakistan Champions side is not willing to share points with their arch-rivals, the India Champions, as the match between the two sides was called off due to the Indian players pulling out of the fixture. Speaking about the clash, WCL sources told ANI, "WCL have conveyed to England and Wales Cricket Board that they, as organisers, were not able to conduct this match. The India Champions team are not at fault. Pakistan Champions team are not willing to share points because they are saying that it is India who backed out, not them." Several Indian players like Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan also informed the media that they would not be playing the India-Pakistan game. Sources also say some other players in the India line-up have also taken a similar stance. In a post on X, Dhawan shared an email written to the tournament orgainsers where he said that the decision to not play Pakistan had been communicated to the organisers on May 11. The email said that the decision to not play Pakistan was taken in consideration of the current geo-political situation. In his post Dhawan said, "Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota. (I stand by the decision I took on May 11. My country is everything for me and nothing is bigger than the country)" In the previous edition of the WCL, India Champions trounced Pakistan to secure a five-wicket victory in the final. India gunned down a 157-run target with a blistering batting display to lift the title.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
New twist in India vs Pakistan row: Pakistan Champions refuse to share points, say 'India backed out' after match called off
Shahid Afridi and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: Sources from the World Champions of Legends (WCL) on Monday informed that the organisers had communicated to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that they were unable to host the match, clarifying that the Indian team bore no responsibility for the cancellation. Ahead of the much-anticipated clash, the WCL released an official statement confirming that the India-Pakistan fixture at Edgbaston, Birmingham had been called off. Multiple reports indicated that several former Indian players had declined to participate in the match. The refusal by Indian players to face Pakistan stems from the tragic terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. Following the incident, diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan deteriorated further. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! According to WCL sources, the Pakistan Champions team is unwilling to share points with their rivals, India Champions, asserting that the match was abandoned due to the Indian side's withdrawal. Speaking about the development, WCL sources told ANI, "WCL have conveyed to England and Wales Cricket Board that they, as organisers, were not able to conduct this match. The India Champions team are not at fault. Pakistan Champions team are not willing to share points because they are saying that it is India who backed out, not them." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pirates Climb Aboard Cargo Ship - Watch What The Captain Did Next Tips and Tricks Undo Anshul Kamboj Joins India Nets After Nitish's Injury | Debut Incoming at Manchester? Several Indian cricketers, including Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan , confirmed to the media that they would not be taking part in the India-Pakistan game. Sources added that other members of the India squad had also taken a similar stance. Shikhar Dhawan, in a post on X, shared an email sent to the tournament organisers, stating that the decision to opt out of the match against Pakistan had been communicated on May 11. The email cited the prevailing geo-political circumstances as the basis for the decision. In his post, Dhawan said, "Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota. (I stand by the decision I took on May 11. My country is everything for me and nothing is bigger than the country)" In the previous edition of the WCL, the India Champions had defeated Pakistan in the final, securing a five-wicket win. Chasing 157, India delivered a dominant batting performance to clinch the title. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Afridi slams India over cancelled WCL match
Former skipper Shahid Afridi is at the centre of the WCL controversy for being his outspoken self. PHOTO: WCL The high-voltage World Championship of Legends clash between Pakistan and India was cancelled under dramatic circumstances on Sunday, and former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has pointed fingers - albeit indirectly - at one individual whom he labelled a "rotten egg". "We came here to play cricket, not politics. But one rotten egg destroyed the match," Afridi told Telecom Asia Sport ( during a media interaction. "Players should act as ambassadors of their countries, not as embarrassments." Although Afridi refrained from naming the player, sources indicate he was referring to former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who, along with five other Indian players - Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan - reportedly refused to play due to Afridi's presence in the Pakistan team. The tension stems from the aftermath of the April 22 terror attacks in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 people. India blamed Pakistan-based militants, prompting missile and drone strikes across the border. Pakistan responded with counterattacks. The escalation, which temporarily subsided through international intervention - notably by US President Donald Trump - appears to have spilled into the sporting arena. Afridi, who was active on social media during the hostilities, had been a vocal critic of India's actions. This reportedly irked several Indian players, especially Harbhajan, leading to their collective decision to pull out just before the match. "They were here and even trained a day earlier," Afridi revealed. "If they had any objection to me, they could have just said it - I wouldn't have even gone to the stadium. I had a shoulder injury and was not going to play anyway." Afridi further claimed that some Indian players were willing to honour the commitment but were overruled. "Just because of one player who refused to budge, the others backed out. I had already conveyed that I was not playing, so there was no reason for this last-minute drama." The abandoned match disappointed a crowd of over 17,000 fans in Birmingham, who were looking forward to a rare India-Pakistan encounter in the legends format. "This was meant to be a game for fun - a spectacle. But if you keep mixing politics with sport, cricket will always suffer," Afridi said. "In places like the UK, USA and Canada, Indians and Pakistanis live side by side and want these matches. It's time to stop using cricket as a political pawn." Afridi pointed out that the two nations recently competed in volleyball and hockey without incident. "There seems to be a problem only when it's cricket. Why? That's a question India must answer." Pakistan team owner Kamil Khan said discussions with tournament organisers are ongoing. "We want the two points since we didn't forfeit the match," he said. "If Pakistan and India meet in the semi-finals, the match will likely be avoided. But if it's the final - well, that's something we need to decide soon." Afridi ended with a call for renewed sporting diplomacy: "Sports has always helped build bridges. If both countries want to move forward, they must talk - not talking will only deepen the divide."
