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11-08-2025
- Sport
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Harmanpreet Kaur sends bold message as upbeat India sets sights on ICC Women's World Cup: 'We want to break that barrier'
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and senior batters Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were present at the ICC Women's World Cup trophy unveiling ceremony in Mumbai along with former captain Mithali Raj, legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. read more India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur and senior opener Smriti Mandhana at an event in Mumbai marking the 50-day countdown to the ICC Women's World Cup. PTI India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said her team is determined to end its ICC trophy drought during next month's ODI Women's World Cup and the preceding series against title favourites Australia will give the side a clear picture of where it stands. India have never won a world title despite coming close on a few occasions including the 2017 ODI World Cup in England where they finished runners' up to capture the country's imagination. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We want to break that barrier which all Indians are waiting for. World Cups are always special, always want to do something special for my country. Whenever I see Yuvi bhaiya (Yuvraj Singh) it gives me a lot of motivation,' Harmanpreet said in Mumbai at the trophy tour unveiling ceremony for the ODI World Cup. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, former captain Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet's teammates Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were also part of the function. India go into the Australia series at home, starting September 14, high on confidence after beating England in an away ODI and T20I series. 'Playing against Australia is always challenging and we get to know what our standing is. The series (three ODIs vs Australia) will give us a lot of confidence. We have been putting a lot of effort in our training camps and the results are showing,' said Harmanpreet. Her match-winning 171 in the semifinal against Australia back in 2017 remains fresh in Harmanpreet's mind. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'That knock was something really special to me and the entire women's cricket. A lot of things changed for me after that knock. When we came back to India, even though we had lost, a lot of people were waiting and cheering for us. I still get goosebumps,' she added. Yuvraj said players will have to individually believe that they can win matches for the country. '(I would say) play the situation and not the expectation and be in the moment,' he said. 'It's a great opportunity to create history. But that doesn't mean that from the start point you are thinking of winning it. You have to experience the whole enigma of it. You have to feel that you have put in the process and results will come.' The multiple World Cup-winner advised the players to keep faith in their experience. 'But if you want to win the World Cup, you will be in pressure, things won't go well and that's when experience and self-belief has to take over. You have to believe that you want to win the game for your country (on) that day,' added Yuvraj, India's player of the tournament in the 2011 World Cup. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Both Rodrigues and Mandhana noted that there has been a significant change in the team's attitude when it comes to preparations. 'A lot has changed with my preparation and mindset. I want to have a lot of confidence coming from my preparation and that gives me clarity,' said Rodrigues. Mandhana said, 'Our whole team is heading into the direction where we know we have to put in a lot of hard work off the field and when we go on it, it's a reaction. That's been a massive change for the team as well as personally,' Mithali said the 2017 World Cup was the turning point for women's cricket. 'The 2017 World Cup actually transformed women's cricket not just in India but globally I would say, because social media was relatively new (and) the ICC did their part in promoting and campaigning on a larger scale,' she said. The ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta said this World Cup, starting on September 30, could be the springboard for the next leap for women's cricket. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'There is a larger picture here which has to do with what this means to the country. The growth of women's cricket in many ways is a reflection of the country's progress,' said Gupta. 'It normalises women occupying spaces which were traditionally occupied by men. It normalises women being outdoors. It also creates an opportunity for both men and women to come out and support Team India, not just the men in blue but the women in blue.' Gupta continued, 'In every sense, the growth of women's cricket over the last eight years has brought up to this moment where it is time for women's cricket to take the next leap. This World Cup can be the springboard for that next leap.'
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09-08-2025
- Politics
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IAF chief details Op Sindoor: 5 Pak fighter jets ‘killed', F-16s hit in hangar; message to Trump, Opposition?
India's Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has disclosed unprecedented details of Operation Sindoor, hailing it as one of the most decisive missions in IAF history. The revelations come amid rising US-India tensions, Modi's upcoming China visit, and Doval's weapons talks in Moscow. read more (File) Operation Sindoor displayed on the screen during a press briefing by the Indian armed forces, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 11, 2025. PTI India's Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has shared new details about Operation Sindoor, calling it one of the most decisive and strategically important missions in recent IAF history. According to the IAF chief, the operation led to the downing of five Pakistani fighter jets and one airborne surveillance aircraft. An F-16 was destroyed while still inside a hangar, which is a remarkable achievement for India's air defense network. These comments come during a tense international climate, with US President Donald Trump increasing his criticism of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a high-stakes visit to China, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is in Moscow to discuss buying advanced weapons. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In a post-operation debrief, Air Chief Marshal Singh said the IAF's S-400 Triumf air defense system has been a 'game changer' in neutralizing enemy aircraft. This system allowed India to strike deep into Pakistani territory with minimal risk to its forces. One of the most notable targets was a Pakistani F-16, which was destroyed while still in its hangar, an unusual success in modern aerial warfare. In Parliament, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of sending the armed forces into Operation Sindoor with 'hands tied behind their back.' He criticised what he called 'politically constrained warfare' and claimed that the government's focus was on appearances rather than achieving complete operational goals. Gandhi also challenged PM Modi to confront Trump publicly and call him a liar regarding Trump's claims of brokering a ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan. The news about Operation Sindoor arises as Indo-US relations are facing new challenges. President Trump has sharply criticized India's trade and defense policies, imposing tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods and pausing bilateral trade talks. PM Modi is set to visit China from August 31 to September 1 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. This will be his first trip to Beijing in over seven years. Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval is in Moscow to hold talks about acquiring additional S-400 systems and negotiate a deal for the Su-57 stealth fighter. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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10-07-2025
- Sport
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Vantika stuns ex-world champion in Round 2 of FIDE Women's World Cup; Humpy, Vaishali and Divya also win
International Master Vantika, who was part of the Indian contingent that completed a historic golden sweep at the Chess Olympiad last year, defeated former world champion Anna Ushenina of Ukraine, forcing her to resign in 36 moves. read more Vantika Agrawal was part of the Indian contingent that completed a golden sweep at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest last year. PTI India's Vantika Agrawal stunned former women's world champion Anna Ushenina of Ukraine in Game 1 of Round 2 at the FIDE Women's World Cup. Grandmasters Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali and International Master Divya Deshmukh also won their respective games in what was largely a positive day for the Indians competing at the prestigious tournament in Batumi, Georgia. Vantika, an IM with a rating of 2377, defeated Ushenina while playing with white pieces, forcing her opponent to resign in 36 moves. ''It's an amazing feeling (beating a former women's world champion),' Vantika, who was part of the Indian contingent that completed a historic golden sweep at last year's Chess Olympiad, said after her win. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Reigning world rapid champion Humpy defeated Uzbekistan's Woman International Master Afruza Khamdamova while Vaishali and Divya defeated Canadian Woman Grand Master Maili-Jade Ouellet and Georgian Woman FIDE Master Kesaria Mgeladze respectively. Harika held to a stalemate in an all-Indian encounter The second round also witnessed Indian WGM Padmini Rout held former women's world champion Alexandra Kosteniuk of Switzerland to a draw. WIM Priyanka K held Poland's Klaudia Kulon to a stalemate, which was also the result in the all-Indian clash between GM Harika Dronavalli and WGM Nandhidhaa PV. None of the eight Indians competing lost in Game 1 of Round 2. However, while Vantika, Humpy, Vaishali and Divya will simply need a draw to advance to Round 3, Harika, Nandhidhaa, Priyanka and Padmini will need a victory. Who are your favorites to win the FIDE Women's World Cup? 👑♟️ Before Round 2 kicked off, we asked the players to share their picks. 💬 Now it's your turn — who do YOU think will take the title in Batumi? Let us know in the comments! 👇 — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) July 10, 2025 The ongoing World Cup is a crucial tournament for all the players involved as it offers three spots at next year's Candidates Tournament, where the challenger to reigning world champion Ju Wenjun will be decided. Divya, Harika, Vaishali and Humpy had received byes in the opening round of the World Cup while the others had to fight their way to the second round, with Vaishali beating Turkmenistan's Lala Shohradova in the opening round. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Kiran Mohanty was the only Indian losing in Round 1, suffering a knockout punch at the hands of China's Song Yuxin.
The Print
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
India carries out Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan
Altogether, nine sites have been targeted, it said. India targeted the terror infrastructure from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed, the Indian Army said. New Delhi, May 7 (PTI India said on early Wednesday that it has carried out Operation Sindoor hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. 'Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution,' the Indian Army said. 'These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered. We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable,' it said. PTI MPB MIN MIN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Print
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Indian Armed forces carry out Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan
New Delhi, May 7 (PTI India carried out Operation Sindoor hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir after midnight. India targeted the terror infrastructure from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed, the Indian Army said. Altogether, nine sites have been targeted, it said. 'Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution,' the Indian Army said. 'These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered. We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable,' it said. PTI MPB RT RT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
