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QUAD to push back on Indo-Pacific, PM Modi and PM Kishida bond over tempura

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QUAD to push back on Indo-Pacific, PM Modi and PM Kishida bond over tempura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosted by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a quiet “tempura” meal – a Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood and vegetables deep-fried in batter – before departing for India after attending the QUAD summit in Tokyo. Both countries decided to strengthen economic cooperation.

According to reports from Tokyo, PM Modi was pleased with his QUAD and bilateral meetings in Tokyo, with Japan enthusiastic about economic opportunities in India and a shared agenda under the QUAD umbrella. PM Modi, who has been a long-time admirer of Japanese culture, discipline, and development since his days as Gujarat’s chief minister, met three former Japanese prime ministers in addition to the current one and interacted with 40 CEOs of major Japanese corporations during his brisk visit. Both countries are interested in each other, as evidenced by bilateral meetings with PM Kishida, with the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and Maritime Domain Awareness being the new dimensions for deepening engagement under QUAD.

“The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is essentially a free trade agreement under a different name because the US is unable to sign the latter due to congressional opposition. “India will benefit because it is a founding member and has uniquely distanced itself from any multilateral trade engagement with China as a member,” according to a former foreign secretary.

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While QUAD has advocated for a free and open Indo-Pacific, it has also developed a maritime domain awareness platform to monitor and alert on illegal, unregulated, and unprotected fishing by “dark” vessels in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The maritime surveillance initiative will be based in QUAD and ASEAN countries to ensure that Chinese trawlers fishing in the region are not only monitored but also prevented by alerting the relevant countries. The initiative is a rebuke to Beijing’s muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific, which accounts for 80 to 95 percent of illegal fishing in the region after overfishing in its own waters.

While the maritime initiative has an illegal fishing component, it also has a security component, as all vessels in the Indo-Pacific will be monitored to ensure that member nations in the South and East China Seas do not violate UN Laws of Seas. “The Chinese trawlers are practically rapping the Indo-Pacific by illegal fishing and hitting the economies of small island nations in the region by unregulated fishing,” according to a former Indian Navy Admiral.

Despite the fact that China and Russia both exercised nuclear bombers in the Sea of Japan on the day the QUAD leaders met in Tokyo, the democratic leaders were unfazed by the drama and have decided to band together to protect the Indo-Pacific.

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KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

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KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

A shocking clip went viral on social media after Delhi Capitals lost their second consecutive game at home against Kolkata Knight Riders. DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav was caught on live TV slapping KKR batter Rinku Singh twice after the game. The clip shows Kuldeep, Rinku, and a few other players sharing a laugh after the game. Kuldeep then slapped Rinku, likely playful.

Manner, but it did not sit well with the latter. Rinku was left embarrassed and shocked at the sight. Kuldeep then slapped him again, this time, leaving him enraged as he had a word with his India teammate. The context behind Kuldeep’s act remains unknown, and fans on social media have called it his “worst behavior” and called for BCCI to “ban” him. The incident.

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Sparked controversy and speculation on social media Kolkata, April 30, 2025 — Following a day of intense backlash and speculation surrounding a viral video where Kuldeep Yadav appeared to slap Rinku Singh twice during a live broadcast, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) issued an influence millions,” said cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle. “There’s a thin line between. official clarification late Tuesday evening, releasing a new behind-the-scenes video to address.

The incident, which took place during a post-match interview after the IPL 2025 game between Delhi Capitals and KKR, sparked social media fury, with many fans demanding disciplinary action against Kuldeep. The visuals showed the left-arm spinner walking up to Rinku Singh and slapping him twice in quick succession the second slap drawing a visibly.

The controversy and calm public outrage.stunned and displeased reaction from the KKR star. The clip went viral, drawing criticism and questions about player conduct on national This may have been a joke, but there needs to be an understanding of optics. Live sports television However, in their official statement, KKR clarified that the moment was taken “out of context” and that both players are long-time friends engaging in “harmless banter.”

KKR’s Statement and Video Release

In a post shared on social media platforms, KKR wrote There’s more to the story than meets the eye. Friends on and off the field — Kuldeep and Rinku share a close bond, and what appeared to be aggressive was nothing more than playful teasing. Here’s the full clip for context The franchise attached a longer, unedited video showing the two players laughing.

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The video appears to support KKR’s claim that the incident was light-hearted and not malicious, although some fans continue to debate whether the act was appropriate for a live telecast and joking both before and after the slapping moment. In the extended footage, Rinku is seen smiling and lightly pushing Kuldeep back after the second slap, with both players sharing a brief hug and continuing their chat casually with the media team.

Rinku and Kuldeep Speak Out

Adding to the clarification, Rinku Singh posted on Instagram banter and discomfort Former cricketer Aakash Chopra echoed a similar the takeaway should be more about self-awareness on public platforms Bhai hai mera, sab mazaak tha doston! Don’t believe everything you see in a 5-second clip. Chill karo Kuldeep is like a brother, it was all a joke, friends! Don’t believe.

Mixed Reactions from Fans and Experts

While many fans expressed relief at the clarification, others continued to stress the also responded via X (formerly Twitter) everything you see in a short clip “When your brother plays for the other team, you tease him a little! Love you, Rinku! Good game, bro to
importance of maintaining professionalism on live broadcasts, even among close friend.

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