Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend Mauritius's 57th National Day celebrations as the guest of honor. Modi's visit highlights the strong ties between Mauritius and India, coming soon after his trips to Paris and the United States.
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Following the deadly terror attack near Pahalgam that killed 28 tourists, Pakistan extended condolences while simultaneously denying any involvement. Pakistan's foreign office expressed concern and offered sympathies, while its defense minister dismissed any link to Islamabad, attributing the violence to internal discontent within India. The attack, which occurred in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama bombing of 2019.
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In the National T20 Cup semifinal, Iftikhar Ahmed's exuberant celebration after dismissing Kamran Ghulam, and Salman Butt's witty commentary comparing it to taking Viv Richards' wicket, captured attention. Peshawar secured a convincing win with a formidable total of 243 runs, highlighted by Sahibzada Farhan's 148-run innings. Despite Shahzaib Khan's effort, Abbottabad fell short at 187/8.
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A video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrating Holi at ISKCON Auckland has resurfaced online. Luxon, set to visit India from March 16-20, aims to enhance trade and investment ties. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders, emphasizing his admiration for India.
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