US drops ‘Indo’ from Indo-Pacific Command name, cites ‘restoring legacy’

The department of war announced Tuesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), reversing the 2018 decision to rename it.Originally established on January 1, 1947, by then-President Harry S Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest…

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Mohan Bhagwat: Petrol bombs hurled at RSS office in Jharkhand days after stone-pelting on Mohan Bhagwat’s train; CCTV footage emerges | India News

NEW DELHI: Petrol bombs were hurled at an RSS office in Jharkhand’s Ranchi in the early hours of Wednesday, with opposition leader Babulal Marandi cautioning that this was “preparation for a bigger incident”.Marandi said the matter had been brought to the notice of the district administration.“At around 12.36am, two men threw petrol bombs at the…

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The world has 193 countries, but only one is named after a real woman; story begins nearly 1,700 years ago | World News

Country names often arrive carrying layers of history that are easy to overlook. Some preserve the memory of dynasties, some echo ancient tribes, and others trace their roots to geography that predates written records. Hidden among them is a small Caribbean nation whose name stands apart for an unusual reason. Saint Lucia is widely regarded…

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Beautiful game, ugly World Cup: Several teams face brunt of US paranoia, oppressive security | Football News

Iran’s Ramin Rezaeian (23) waves to fans after the World Cup Group G match against New Zealand in Inglewood, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo) WASHINGTON: In a dazzling display of footballing resilience, Iran’s national football team managed a creditable 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles. It was a remarkable feat, considering the squad…

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Aamir Khan’s ex-wife Kiran Rao shares a laugh with bride-to-be Gauri Spratt during family night out, ahead of July wedding |

Bollywood star Aamir Khan is making waves online for his modern family dynamic. The actor was spotted spending time out with his ex-wife, Kiran Rao and his bride-to-be, Gauri Spratt, just weeks ahead of the big wedding. Aamir Khan’s video with Gauri Spratt and Kiran Rao goes viral A video going viral online shows Aamir,…

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Chiyaan 63: Shammy Thilakan joins ‘Chiyaan 63’; Vikram reunites with ‘Dhruvam’ co-star after three decades | Malayalam Movie News

Actor Shammy Thilakan has officially come on board ‘Chiyaan 63’, the upcoming Tamil film headlined by Vikram. Chiyaan 63 brings the two actors together once again after their appearance in the 1995 Malayalam film ‘Street’. Before that, they had also worked together in the 1993 film ‘Dhruvam’. Directed by Anand Shankar, the project is already…

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Rahul Gandhi calls on ‘Gen Z comrades’ to join mega rally in Kota, targets Centre over paper leaks and jobs | India News

Image credit: rahulgandhi.in NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to address a mega rally in Kota today, accusing the BJP government of “shattering millions of dreams” through paper leaks and exam mismanagement, even as a political row erupted over allegations that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s office tried to derail the event.Former Rajasthan…

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India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Open innings for India A against Afghanistan A

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: India A will be desperate to bounce back when they face Afghanistan A in the fifth match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Sri Lanka at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday. After suffering back-to-back defeats, another loss would end India’s hopes of reaching the final. India…

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