Tehran, June 17 (UNI) A hacktivist group, called the ‘Predatory Sparrow’, has reportedly launched a cyberattack on Iran’s Bank Sepah — one of the country’s oldest financial institutions and is said to have ties to its military and its paramilitary group, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The group – which is said to be…
Galle, June 17 (UNI) A dominant unbeaten partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim turned the tide in Bangladesh’s favour on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle today. After a shaky start that saw three wickets fall for less than 50, the visitors rallied strongly, courtesy a resolute…
Leeds, June 17 (UNI) Indian pacer Shardul Thakur on Tuesday described India’s recent Test tours of England as among the most memorable of his career, calling the 2021 series one of the best he’s been part of, while expressing hopes for another historic overseas triumph in the upcoming matches. Ahead of India’s Test assignment in…
Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) For National award-winning actor Dhanush, “Kuberaa” is more than just another film, it’s a landmark chapter in his journey as an actor. Helmed by National Award winning director Shekhar Kammula, “Kuberaa” features a stellar ensemble including Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh. Speaking at the pre-release event in Hyderabad,…
Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) “Nishaanchi”, a brooding crime drama directed by Anurag Kashyap, is set to premiere in cinemas on September 19. Kashyap disclosed that the script for the film was written in 2016. Since then, he has been looking to make the film “the way it should be”, and was looking for a studio…
Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday depreciated by 24 paise to close at 86.24, a two month low against the US dollar, on strong dollar demand by bankers and importers, as crude price rose amid rising geopolitical tensions. The currency opened 5 paise up at 86.01 against the dollar. It closed the previous…
Mumbai, Jun 17 (UNI) BSE Sensex on Tuesday declined by 212.85 points to close at 81,583.30 tracking negative cues from Global peers , amid rising geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. The National Stock Exchange (NSE), too, fell by 93.10 points to settle at 24,853.40. The Sensex opened marginally higher at 81,869.47 against its previous…
New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) To mark the birthday of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, the Indian Youth Congress will hold a job fair here on June 19. Announcing this at a press conference here on Tuesday, IYC president Uday Bhanu Chib, Delhi IYC in-charge Khusbhu Sharma and Delhi Youth Congress president…
New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court has declined to grant anticipatory bail to a Haryana man accused of orchestrating an illegal immigration racket through the notorious “donkey route,” expressing strong disapproval over such activities that, according to the Court, tarnish the reputation of Indian passports globally. A vacation bench comprising Justices Ujjal Bhuyan…
New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The two-day Chiefs’ Chintan, a structured interaction, between the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS) commenced here on Tuesday. Held in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the conclave is aimed to provide a platform to leverage the institutional knowledge…
