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SRINAGAR: Three universities in Kashmir have terminated academic agreements with a US-based NGO, Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF), following internal reviews amid a buzz that intelligence agencies had flagged concerns over its activities.University of Kashmir, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) issued orders cancelling…

Donald Trump (Image Via Getty) Donald Trump became one of the biggest talking points at UFC 327 on Saturday night in Miami. The U.S. President arrived at the Kaseya Center and quickly grabbed attention as cameras followed him walking in. Fans reacted loudly, and the moment felt more like a show than just an entrance….

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) Skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler led from the front with fluent half-centuries as Gujarat Titans backed up a superb four-wicket burst from Prasidh Krishna to seal a convincing seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL clash in Lucknow on Sunday.Prasidh was the standout…

Bianca Andreescu (Image Via Getty) Canada’s Billie Jean King Cup campaign came to a painful end on April 11 in Astana. The decisive moment came when Bianca Andreescu missed a crucial serve on her opponent’s match point. That single error handed Kazakhstan the final win they needed. With that, Canada lost the tie 3-1 and…

Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: After a batting onslaught led by Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and skipper Rajat Patidar lit up the Wankhede Stadium, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru piled up a daunting 240/4 against Mumbai Indians. With the target set, all eyes turned to Rohit Sharma, known for his ability to dismantle…

China is carrying out an extensive ocean-mapping and monitoring programme across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, collecting data that naval experts believe could significantly enhance its submarine warfare capabilities against the United States and its allies. The effort, involving dozens of research vessels and hundreds of underwater sensors, is not limited to scientific research….

Proxies’ usually apply to war or near war situations while ‘levers’ are really tools of diplomacy, coercion and negotiation which would be applicable in standoffs without wars actually being fought. They would be also applicable in situations where wars are underway, to limit, ignite or terminate them.Background‘Proxies and levers’ provide a novel theme to analyse,…

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” new tariffs if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran in the ongoing Middle East conflict.During an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, host Maria Bartiromo asked Trump whether his warning of a 50% tariff on countries aiding Iran was aimed at China.“Yes, China and…

TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz with immediate effect after a high-stakes diplomatic mission led by the Vice President J.D. Vance ended without an agreement with Iran after night-long talks in Pakistan.“The Blockade will begin shortly. Iran…

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt came out all guns blazing, dismantling the Mumbai Indians bowling attack to hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru a flying start at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.The duo stitched a commanding 120-run opening partnership, laying a strong foundation for RCB. Salt led…