Bhubaneswar, June 13 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday strongly criticized the BJP government in Odisha for its failure to ensure the safety and security of women in the state over the past year. Addressing a women’s awareness campaign in Jajpur, BJD leaders alleged that since the BJP assumed power in Odisha, incidents…
London, Jun 13 (UNI) The ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s is finely poised as South Africa reached 94 for 2 at tea on the third day, needing 188 more runs to defeat Australia and claim their maiden WTC title. Chasing a target of 288, the Proteas made a cautious start but were pegged…
London, June 13 (UNI) A fighting half-century from Mitchell Starc propelled Australia to 207 in their second innings on the third morning of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, setting South Africa a stiff target of 288 runs for victory. Starc remained unbeaten on 58, adding a crucial 59 runs for the…
Ahmedabad, June 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the Air India plane crash site and talked to officials and teams supervising relief efforts. Modi also went to the hospital to meet the injured and check their condition. The Prime Minister also met Ramesh Vishwas, the only survivor of the crash, and inquired…
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, India has expressed deep concern over recent developments, including reports of attacks on nuclear facilities and urged both sides to refrain from any further escalation. In an official statement issued here, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called on both nations to refrain…
Tel Aviv/New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Due to the ongoing security situation in Israel, the Indian Embassy on Friday released an advisory for all Indian nationals currently living in or traveling to the country. The embassy has urged everyone to remain alert, follow the safety guidelines issued by local Israeli authorities, and stay informed through…
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) India’s active virus case load has risen to 7,131 as of 8 am on Friday, according to the latest data released by the Union Health Ministry. One death was registered during the period, bringing the cumulative death toll to 78 since the beginning of the year. The recent uptick in…
Guangzhou, June 13 (UNI) As Wutip, the first typhoon this year, approaches, south China provinces have activated emergency response measures, evacuated people to safe places, cancelled flights and prepared rescue teams. Guangdong Province elevated its emergency response to Level III on Friday morning and readied 10 rescue vessels and five helicopters with 34 tugboats on…
Jerusalem, June 13 (UNI) Calling the recent Israeli strikes against Iran a fight for the country’s very existence, the IDF’s Military Intelligence Directorate (Aman) chief Major General Shlomi Binder stated that Aman is operating at the highest level of operational readiness to disrupt Tehran’s nuclear and missile programmes. “We want to degrade, disrupt and remove…
Bangkok, June 13 (UNI) An Air India flight from Thailand’s resort island of Phuket to Delhi requested an emergency landing on Friday due to a bomb threat, Phuket’s airport said. The Airport said the Air India flight AI 379, with 156 passengers on board, had taken off from Phuket bound for India’s Delhi when the…
