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NEW DELHI: Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar joined President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan and several other political and military leaders in praising the Indian Army’s bravery and saluting its courage on the Army Day.The 78th Army Day parade was organised in Jaipur, marking the fourth time the event was hosted outside Delhi to decentralise the programme and take the parade to every part of the country. It was the first time the parade was held in a non-cantonment area.President Murmu, also the commander of the Indian armed forces, noted that the Army has consistently upheld the highest traditions of professionalism, commitment, and bravery, whether in safeguarding the nation’s borders or saving lives during natural calamities. She also commended the Army for its remarkable success in Operation Sindoor.Modi saluted the courage and resolute commitment of the Indian Army. “Our soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding the nation with steadfast resolve, at times under the most challenging conditions. Their sense of duty inspires confidence and gratitude across the country,” he said on X. He also said the country remembers with deep respect those who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.Rajnath saluted the force’s courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and integrity. On the occasion in Jaipur, Rajnath said, “Operation Sindoor emerged as a balanced military response amidst the uncertainties prevailing worldwide, and it will be remembered in history as a symbol of India’s courage, strength, restraint & national character,” he said.CDS Chauhan and Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi also extended greetings to all ranks, families, veterans and veer naris, remembering the organisation’s role in Operation Sindoor.NEW DELHIWhile praising the Army, Reuven Azar reaffirmed cooperation between India and Israel. On X, he said that the partnership between the two countries focuses on counter-terrorism, technology, and innovation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi also paid their respects to soldiers.Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said in Jaipur, “The Indian Army is moving forward as a future-ready force, possessing well-trained soldiers, modern equipment, and multi-domain operational capabilities. Technology is being used to make the soldier even more capable.” He also underscored the need for indigenous equipment, calling it a “strategic necessity”. He said that there has been a clear shift in the Indian Army’s thinking in the last few years.Operation Sindoor established a “new normal”, according to the Army chief. “It demonstrated the Indian Army’s ability to respond with speed, coordination and precision. The operation reflected a mature and confident force, capable of safeguarding national interests through measured, firm and responsible action,” he said.A wide range of hi-tech weapons, kamikaze drones, newly-raised battalions like Bhairav Battalion and advanced anti-missile systems used in Op Sindoor made their debut at this year’s parade. Artillery and rocket capabilities were also on display, with several missile and launcher systems, including BrahMos, Pinaka, BM-21 Grad, Smerch and the indigenous Akashteer on show.Gen Dwivedi also said the Indian Army is continuously upgrading its capabilities and building ‘super specialists’ in preparation for future warfare.
NEW DELHI: Abdul Rauf, a top-ranking commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba, has publicly acknowledged the devastating impact of the Indian military’s Operation Sindoor on the group’s headquarters. Addressing a fresh cohort of graduates at a ceremony in Muridke, he provided a rare and vivid account of the destruction visited upon their primary training facility during the strikes on May 6 and 7.Rauf’s address focused heavily on the physical obliteration of the site, specifically referencing a structure used as a mosque that served as a central hub for the organisation. He described a scene of total ruin, noting that the building which once stood there has completely collapsed, leaving the ground unusable for their usual gatherings.“What happened on May 6-7, that place is no longer a mosque. Today, we cannot even sit there. It is finished; it has collapsed,” he said.His testimony serves as the most detailed Lashkar confirmation yet of the significant losses in the Indian strike. This admission is particularly striking given the group’s tendency to downplay or outrightly ignore operational losses in an effort to maintain an image of invulnerability.Beyond the physical wreckage, the commander also inadvertently highlighted the strategic pressure the organisation felt leading up to the strike. He revealed that the trainees participating in the graduation had actually been evacuated from the Muridke camp just moments before the Indian missiles struck.Rauf is a prominent ideological and operational leader who famously presided over the funeral rites for those killed during the initial waves of the strikes. While images of those burials had previously circulated and hinted at the severity of the casualties, Rauf’s latest remarks mark the final confirmation, leaving no room for denials.
NEW DELHI: Harleen Deol responded to the setback of being retired out with a decisive half-century a day later as UP Warriorz defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to register their first win of the WPL 2026 on Thursday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.Chasing 162, Harleen scored an unbeaten 64 off 39 balls and anchored the chase after being retired out despite batting well in the previous match. UPW sealed the target with seven wickets in hand. It was their first win in four matches, while Mumbai Indians suffered their second defeat in the same number of games.
Nat Sciver-Brunt earlier carried Mumbai Indians to 161 for five with a 65 off 43 balls after the side made a slow start. Openers Amanjot Kaur (38 off 33) and G Kamalimi (5 off 12) struggled on a surface that aided spin. Mumbai were 54 for two at the halfway stage before Sciver-Brunt lifted the scoring rate.She added runs quickly in the second half, with 107 coming in the last 10 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur made 16 off 11 before falling to Asha Shobhana, while Nicola Carey supported Sciver-Brunt at the end.UPW’s chase began steadily, with Meg Lanning scoring 25 off 26 and Kiran Navgire 10 off 12. Harleen took control in the middle overs, reaching her fifty in the 15th over. She added quick boundaries off Sanskriti Gupta and Shabnim Ismail. Chloe Tryon remained unbeaten on 27 off 11 as UPW completed the chase.
NEW DELHI: Exit polls have projected a massive victory for Mahayuti in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, with the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance set to cross the 130-seat mark in Asia’s richest civic body. In contrast, the Shiv Sena (UBT)–MNS alliance is expected to lag far behind, with projections placing it at just over 60 seats. Congress is likely to get around 20 seats.While the Axis My India poll estimated 141 seats for the alliance, JVC has forecast a tally of 138 wards.
Meanwhile, the much-anticipated reunion of estranged Thackeray cousins — Uddhav and Raj — after two decades appears unlikely to translate into significant electoral gains, with the Axis My India exit poll projecting just 63 seats for the alliance. The JVC poll estimated a similar outcome, forecasting 59 wards for the Shiv Sena (UBT)–MNS combine.Also Read: BMC Elections Result 2026 The last BMC elections were held in 2017, and the term of the corporators ended on March 7, 2022. However, fresh polls could not be conducted on time due to delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Supreme Court rulings on OBC reservations, and issues related to ward delimitation, resulting in the civic body being placed under an administrator.Nearly 50% polling was reported in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra on Thursday.Addressing the media after voting concluded at 5.30pm, state election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said voter turnout across the 29 civic bodies was estimated to be between 46 and 50%, adding that the final figures would be announced later.
The United States claimed Iran halted 800 planned executions following pressure from President Donald Trump over Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, even as Washington warned that military action remains an option. “The president understands today that 800 executions that were scheduled and supposed to take place yesterday were halted,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday. “All options remain on the table for the president,” she said, adding that Trump had warned Iran of “grave consequences” if the killing of demonstrators continued.The White House also said that “President Donald Trump is closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Iran,” as quoted by Reuters.Earlier, Trump had said said that intermediaries from Iran had conveyed guarantees that executions would be halted. According to Trump, the assurances came from “very important sources on the other side,” even as regional allies grew increasingly concerned that rising tensions could trigger direct confrontation. With rhetoric from Washington and Tehran temporarily softening, a senior Saudi official told AFP on Thursday that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman spearheaded an urgent diplomatic push to restrain Trump, citing fears of “grave blowbacks in the region”. The official said the three Gulf states mounted what he described as “a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to show good intention”, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the discussions. A second Gulf official corroborated the account, saying the diplomatic outreach also included a warning to Tehran that any strike on US facilities in the region would “have consequences”.The developments come as Iranian authorities continue a nationwide internet shutdown that activists fear is intended to conceal the scale of the crackdown. The blackout has now entered its seventh day. “Exactly one week ago… Iran fell into digital darkness as authorities imposed a national internet blackout,” internet monitoring group Netblocks said in a social media post, as quoted by AFP. Meanwhile, the US announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian officials accused of repressing protests challenging Iran’s theocratic leadership. Among those sanctioned is the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security, whom the US Treasury Department accuses of being among the first officials to call for violence against protesters. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control also designated 18 individuals and companies alleged to be involved in laundering money from Iranian oil sales through a shadow banking network linked to sanctioned institutions Bank Melli and Shahr Bank. Shadow banking refers to financial activities that resemble traditional banking but operate outside standard regulatory frameworks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States “stands firmly behind the Iranian people in their call for freedom and justice” and that Treasury “will use every tool to target those behind the regime’s tyrannical oppression of human rights.” The protests erupted on December 28 following the collapse of Iran’s rial currency, as the country’s economy has come under pressure from international sanctions imposed in part over its nuclear programme. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered a different account during an interview on Fox News Channel’s “Special Report with Bret Baier” on Wednesday, saying the protests began peacefully “and the government engaged with the protesters and with their leaders.” He said that after the tenth day, however, “terrorist elements led from outside” the country appeared and the demonstrations turned violent. In February, Trump reimposed a “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran aimed at blocking its development of nuclear weapons, including US-led strikes on three major Iranian enrichment facilities. While the threat of US retaliation over the deaths of protesters continues to loom, Trump has signalled the possibility of de-escalation, saying the killing appeared to be ending. The sanctions bar the targeted individuals and entities from accessing property or financial assets held in the US and prohibit US citizens and companies from doing business with them, though US officials acknowledge the measures are largely symbolic, as many of those sanctioned do not hold assets in US institutions.
In a thrilling encounter under the lights at the DY Patil Stadium, the UP Warriorz finally found their rhythm to secure a historic maiden win in WPL 2026, defeating the defending champions Mumbai Indians. The victory was defined by a sensational display of grit and stroke play from Harleen Deol, who silenced her critics just 24 hours after a controversial ‘retired out’ dismissal in the previous game.
Chasing a competitive target of 162, the Warriorz showcased a clinical batting performance to cross the finish line with seven balls to spare. This win not only breaks their three-match winless streak but also serves as a massive statement of intent against the most successful team in the league. The redemption arc of Harleen, combined with a disciplined bowling effort earlier in the day, has officially breathed new life into the Warriorz’ campaign.
Following the heavy criticism surrounding her tactical retirement in Match 7, Harleen produced a batting clinic to guide Warriorz to their first win of the season. Walking out at No. 3 after the early departure of Kiran Navgire, Harleen played with a newfound sense of urgency, smashing an unbeaten 68 off 39 balls. Her innings was a perfect blend of elegance and aggression, as she utilized the pace of Shabnim Ismail and the spin of Amelia Kerr to find the boundaries at will.
Harleen reached her half-century in just 31 deliveries, celebrating the milestone with a defiant gesture toward the dugout that showcased her redemption. She was ably supported by Phoebe Litchfield (25) and a late cameo from Chloe Tryon, but it was Harleen’s ability to anchor the chase while maintaining a high strike rate that proved to be the difference. Her 12 boundaries and two towering sixes left the Mumbai’s bowling attack searching for answers, eventually sealing the seven-wicket victory in the 19th over.
Also READ: REVEALED: The team Smriti Mandhana will represent in The Hundred 2026
Earlier in the evening, the Mumbai posted a respectable 161/5, largely on the back of a powerful half-century from the returning Nat Sciver-Brunt. After a sluggish powerplay where the openers struggled to adapt to the slow surface, Sciver-Brunt accelerated brilliantly to score 65 off 43 balls, finding a reliable partner in Nicola Carey, who remained unbeaten on 35.
However, Warriorz’ bowling unit, led by Asha Sobhana (1/33) and Shikha Pandey (1/25), executed their plans to perfection, denying the MI power-hitters any room to breathe during the middle overs. The dismissal of Harmanpreet Kaur just as she looked to break free was the turning point that prevented Mumbai from reaching a target closer to 180. Despite a late surge in the death overs, the total proved to be at least 15 runs short on a pitch that flattened out significantly during the second innings. This result marks Mumbai’s second loss of the season and highlights the growing parity in a league where even the defending champions can be humbled by a side seeking redemption.
From being retired out last night to showing management her worth in less than 24 hours with 64*(39) winning the game for UPW 💜
Harleen Deol u Queen 👑 pic.twitter.com/z63Ub86mqg
— adi. (@Hurricanrana_27) January 15, 2026
So, if pissing off Harleen Deol is what works, your template is ready, Meg. (And by extension, Harman and India)
— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) January 15, 2026
Nah they showed Nayar right after Harleen hit back to back boundaries and All the commentators burst into laughter.
😹😹😹😹 pic.twitter.com/K9ldVowwla— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) January 15, 2026
Harleen Deol is creaming those boundaries so beautifully. She is finding the gaps, bisecting the field wonderfully well.
She has issued a statement after what transpired in that previous match. Girl is batting with high motivation, that off side play was a sight to behold… pic.twitter.com/1UrCvuEz4R
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) January 15, 2026
Yesterday – Abhishek Nayar called Harleen Deol back when she was batting on 47 (36).
Tonight – She made her statement with the bat, unleashing all her frustration by Scoring half Century while Chasing! pic.twitter.com/DwURtuiGyI
— Priya Sharma (@pyarypriya) January 15, 2026
something so insane about a woman on a mission. i have never seen harleen deol bat like this, not even on the day she got a hundred for india. been sublime from the word go
— s (@_sectumsempra18) January 15, 2026
Brilliant fifty from Harleen. I’ve been critical of her, but couldn’t be happier for her today. A much-needed comeback or rather, a statement innings. Need to finish well now.
— Ritwika Dhar (@RituD307) January 15, 2026
Seriously, no kidding – But it cannot get better from Harleen Deol’s perspective and you have to feel happpy for her.
She was called back yesterday when she was on 47 and tonight, she gets the 50 that she was looking for!👏
— Jeet Vachharajani (Women’s 🏏) (@Jeetv27WC) January 15, 2026
After Harleen hit three fours off her first three balls, cameraman showed Nayar’s face.🤣🤣
— Bleed Blue (@CricCrazyVeena) January 15, 2026
UP Warriorz win their first game of the season ⚡#MIvsUPW #UPWarriorz #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/mfKvXrChpp
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 15, 2026
Also WATCH: WPL 2026: Chloe Tryon pulls off ‘catch of the season’ to dismiss Harmanpreet Kaur during MI-W vs UP-W clash
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
Navi Mumbai: Forest minister Ganesh Naik faced difficulty in finding his name in the electoral roll and locating the correct polling booth in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, on Thursday and managed to cast his vote only after running from one booth to another for about an hour. After voting, Naik criticised election officials for what he described as a mess and expressed concern about mismanagement by the election machinery. He told the media that if a minister faced such hardship in exercising his voting right, common citizens could face greater problems. He said, “I think the election officials are under pressure or confused about how to discharge their duties properly.” Naik said his family had voted at RF Naik School in Koparkhairane for several years before the polling centre shifted to an NMMC-run CBSE school in the same area, and later they were informed it had actually moved to St Mary’s School, Koparkhairane. “In the morning, we went to St Mary’s School and there was a problem in finding our name at the booth. We were later told to go to the CBSE school, where we did not get our name in the electoral roll, which forced us to come back to St Mary’s school again, where we cast our vote,” Naik said.
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Gold prices climbed to a fresh lifetime high in the domestic market on Thursday amid sustained buying by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.Gold advanced by Rs 800 to hit a new peak of Rs 1,47,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), extending gains for the fifth consecutive session. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 1,46,500 per 10 grams in the previous session.Since the start of 2026, gold prices have surged Rs 9,600, or around 7 per cent, supported by persistent demand in the physical market. In overseas trade, spot gold slipped USD 12.22, or 0.26 per cent, to USD 4,614.45 per ounce, after having touched a record high of USD 4,643.06 per ounce in the previous session.Here is how much gold costs in major Indian cities today:
The price of 22K gold in Delhi is Rs 13,140 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold is priced at Rs 14,333 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
In Chennai, 22K gold costs Rs 13,290 per gram, up Rs 10, while 24K gold is priced at Rs 14,498 per gram, higher by Rs 10.
Mumbai markets see 22K gold priced at Rs 13,125 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold stands at Rs 14,318 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
In Ahmedabad, 22K gold is priced at Rs 13,130 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold costs Rs 14,323 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
Kolkata markets price 22K gold at Rs 13,125 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold stands at Rs 14,318 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
In Jaipur, 22K gold costs Rs 13,140 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold is priced at Rs 14,333 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
Hyderabad sees 22K gold at Rs 13,125 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold is priced at Rs 14,318 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
Bhubaneswar markets see 22K gold priced at Rs 13,125 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold costs Rs 14,318 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
In Patna, 22K gold costs Rs 13,130 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold is priced at Rs 14,323 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
Lucknow markets see 22K gold priced at Rs 13,140 per gram, down Rs 75, while 24K gold costs Rs 14,333 per gram, lower by Rs 82.
