The 22-year-old Manipuri boxer is now one victory away from securing at least a bronze medal after registering his second successive unanimous decision win of the tournament in Glasgow.
There is no officially published change in the numerical position of Pakistan’s Asim Munir in the Warrant of Precedence by virtue of his elevation to the rank of Field Marshal.
New Delhi on Friday rejected Pakistan’s charge that India is deliberately causing flooding in the neighbouring country and reiterated that the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance until Islamabad stops its support to cross-border terrorism.
Asif Ali Zardari has asked all federal, provincial and local authorities to intensify coordinated preparedness, rescue and relief measures, with Pakistan entering a "critical phase of the monsoon season".
India has told the UN Security Council that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan abandons cross-border terrorism, while reaffirming that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.
The United States on Wednesday said that it supports a direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern.
Once again, Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been rocked by violence, with a suicide bombing attack having already claimed 42 lives, and with the death toll likely to mount. The attack occurred at a political meeting organised by the Jamait-Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, a political party that seeks Islamic rule in the country, but one that has opted to be a part of the democratic process in order to achieve its ends.
In view of Pakistan's audacious attempts to revive terrorism in the border areas of Jammu, a joint intelligence and security coordination meeting was conducted on Wednesday by the Indian Army in the presence of all the stakeholders of Poonch and Rajouri districts at Palma Garrison.
India start favourite as they open their campaign in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy against 25th ranked China at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated Beijing's unwavering support to Islamabad, saying that "no matter how the international landscape may change, China will always stand firmly with Pakistan”.
