Hyderabad, July 28 (UNI) Two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is planning to set up an International standard Boxing academy in Telangana. A native of Nizamabad district (Telangana), the 29-year-old Nikhat has an illustrious career in boxing, having won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal at the Asian Games. Talking…
New Delhi, May 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the progress in Maoist-affected areas saying that the arrival of the first bus in Katejhari and the rise of education in Dantewada reflects the restoration of peace and success of collective efforts to fight Maoism. Speaking during the 122nd episode of his monthly…
Kottayam, Aug 27 (UNI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi, joining devotees at the historic Sree Malliyoor Maha Ganapathy Temple here, which is revered as the only Vaishnava Ganapathy shrine in the country. Participating as the chief guest at the Ganeshotsava celebrations, the Governor…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Ahead of the launch of the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram, Bihar, the Congress today described the upcoming campaign — which will also see the participation of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi— as a historic struggle to protect the fundamental right to vote. Addressing a press conference at…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of internet prices, granting the petitioner the liberty to seek alternative statutory remedies. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the PIL filed by petitioner-in-person, Rajat. At the outset,…
Antigua, June 13 (UNI) A first-ever bilateral series between Nepal and the West Indies has been confirmed, with the pair to meet in Sharjah for a three-match T20I series in late September. The series provides the West Indies opportunity to fine tune ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, while the matches will…
Kolkata, Sep 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid his heartfelt homage to Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya, whose pioneering contributions laid the foundation for India’s modern engineering landscape, to mark the Engineers Day. “Today, on Engineers’ Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on India’s engineering landscape,”…
Dubai, Mar 6 (UNI) Bangladesh veteran Mushfiqur Rahim called an end to his One-Day International career on Wednesday. Mushfiqur took to social media to make his announcement, stating the last few weeks, when Bangladesh exited the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 win-less, were challenging, according to an ICC media release. “I am announcing my retirement…
Buenos Aires/New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) After receiving a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Argentina, said that it is truly moving to see the spirit of India shining brightly through the Indian expatriates. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote,…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam here, emphasizing the pivotal role of rural India in achieving the vision of a developed nation. The event celebrates rural innovation, resilience, and progress under the theme “Building a Resilient Rural India for a…
