India score 175/7 against Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Colombo (PTI): Ishan Kishan made a high-quality 77 off 40 balls on a challenging surface to take India to 175 for seven in their T20 World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan here on Sunday.
Put in to bat, Kishan took the game away from Pakistan despite the fall of Abhishek Sharma in the first over bowled by Salman Ali Agha.
The other Indian batters found it tough to get the boundaries against the Pakistan spinners. Agha employed pace for just two overs in the innings.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav made 32 off 27 balls.
Saim Ayub was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, ending with three wickets for 25 runs in four overs.
Brief scores: India 175/7 in 20 overs (Ishan Kishan 77; Saim Ayub 3/25).
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India, South Korea decide to start negotiations to upgrade economic pact
New Delhi (PTI): India and South Korea on Monday agreed to start negotiations to upgrade their comprehensive evaluation partnership pact against the backdrop of increasing trade disruptions in view of geopolitical upheavals.
The two sides announced the decision following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and .
In this era of global tensions, India and South Korea together convey a message of peace and stability,Modi said after the talks.South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
The two sides also resolved to work together to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
"Following President Lee's visit, we are going to transform our trusted collaboration into a futuristic partnership," Modi said.
The bilateral trade and economic relations gathered momentum following the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2010.
"From chips to ships, talent to technology, entertainment to energy, we will realise new opportunities for cooperation in every sector," he added.
The prime minister said both sides will continue to work towards an inclusive Indo-Pacific.
"Through our shared efforts, we will continue to contribute to a peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Indo-Pacific," he said.
The talks also focused on enhancing ties in areas of trade, investments, AI, semiconductors, critical and emerging technologies and people-to-people connect.
