‘Military conflicts can’t solve issues’: PM Modi calls reforms in global institutions

India March 5, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for reforms in global institutions. The remarks come at a time when tensions in the Middle East are rising amid a joint US-Israel strike on Iran and retaliation by Tehran.

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Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler watches the ball after playing a shot during an Indian Premier League cricket match. (Photo: AP)

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The simple six-word question from Hayden that revived Jos Buttler’s form

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Jos Buttler thanks Matthew Hayden for his game-changing performance against Lucknow Super Giants. Hayden, now the batting coach for Gujarat Titans, asked Buttler about his ball-tracking skills. Buttler also took a break and worked on his fundamentals, leading to an improvement in his batting. His family's presence during the IPL also served as a positive distraction for him.

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Tara Sutaria on the childhood trauma of being separated from twin sister Pia in school

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Tara Sutaria, on Rhea Chakraborty's podcast, discussed her strong connection with her twin sister Pia and their past separation in school. Experts believe that early separation from a twin can have both positive and negative effects, emphasizing the importance of a supportive upbringing and setting boundaries for a healthy bond.

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Rajasthan Royals manager under investigation for using phone in dugout during IPL match

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Rajasthan Royals manager being investigated for using phone during IPL match against RCB. Decision to be made after ACSU report. Phone use prohibited in PMOA but allowed in dressing room for emergencies.

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IPL: Siraj, Prasidh and Ashok are GT’s Motera Motorheads as they rock LSG

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In a dominant performance, Shubman Gill and his team, the Gujarat Titans, defeated the LSG team with the help of their talented homegrown fast-bowling trio of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Ashok Sharma. Gill's expert batting and the trio's impressive bowling restricted LSG to a middling 164, setting the stage for the Titans' emphatic win.

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US Navy to block any and all ships trying to enter or exit Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the American Navy from now on will block any and all ships entering the Strait of Hormuz and would also ⁠interdict ⁠every vessel ⁠in ‌international waters that ‌paid a ‌toll to Iran. Trump’s latest move on the Strait of Hormuz comes after US and Iran failed to reach an agreement to end their war despite talks that concluded on Sunday in Islamabad.

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IPL Vaibhav Sooryanshi Yashasvi Jaiswal Abhishek Sharma Travis Head

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How Sooryavanshi-Jaiswal and Abhishek-Head complement one another, massacring bowlers

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Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals will face off in a thrilling match on Monday, with all eyes on the explosive opening pairs of Travis Head-Abhishek Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal-Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. These left-handers have the ability to dominate the powerplay and put pressure on the bowlers, making them a formidable force.

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Ayush Shetty's dream of winning the Badminton Asia Championships was crushed by Chinese World champion Shi Yuqi, who dominated the game with his fluid movement and clean strokes. Despite reaching the finals, Ayush's unforced errors and lack of discipline cost him the title. Shi Yuqi's precision and control on the court proved too much for the young Indian player, who ended up with a silver medal.

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There are some voices you grow up with, and then there are voices that grow with you. Asha Bhosle was one of the latter. Her passing feels less like the end of an era and more like the quiet closing of something that never really stayed still. My memory of Asha Bhosle is not from a studio archive or a retrospective montage. It is from a night that felt unscripted.

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Asha Bhosle, a renowned Hindi film playback singer, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of iconic songs. Her unique style and collaborations with RD Burman showcased a modern and Western influence. Bhosle's contributions to the Indian film industry will be remembered for her versatile and prolific voice.

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The leader of Taiwan's KMT party visited China for the first time in 10 years at the invitation of the CCP. This comes amid tensions over territorial claims. The two parties have a complicated history, but the visit signifies a potential thaw in relations and sends a message.

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. She delivered over 12,000 songs, including iconic tracks like Aaja Aaja, O Haseena Zulfon Wali, Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja, and Yeh Mera Dil. Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news and shared details about her last rites.

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Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies of ‘extreme exhaustion and chest infection’ at 92

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