New Delhi, Feb 5 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir here and directed all security agencies to step up the fight against terrorism by aiming for the ‘zero infiltration’ goal. Addressing the meeting, Shah said that the government is committed…
Abu Dhabi, Feb 8 (UNI) New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson’s fitness is in question after he suffered a hamstring injury on Wednesday during the ILT20 in the UAE, casting doubt over his availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy and the preceding tri-series in Pakistan. Ferguson was unable to deliver the final ball of his…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) BJP leader and Supreme Court Advocate Ajay Agrawal today said he has spoken to Michael Hershman, a US-based private investigator, regarding his claim about possessing “new information” in relation to the 35-year-old Bofors Gun deal scam. Agrawal, who has been pursuing the scandal in the Supreme Court, said the telephonic…
Jakarta, Feb 26 (UNI) A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia’s North Sulawesi Province earlier Wednesday without prompting large waves, the country’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency reported. The tremor occurred at 5:55 a.m. local time Wednesday, the agency said. The epicenter was located 45 km southeast of East Bolaang Mongondow. Regency with a depth of 10…
New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) A 35-year-old man and his two children died after a massive fire broke out in a residential housing society in Dwarka Sector 13 on Tuesday morning. The three jumped from their top floor flat of the Housing society to save themselves as the building caught fire. However, all three died….
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: At a time when the nation is immersed in Navratri celebrations, honouring Goddess Durga as the embodiment of female power and dignity, Madhya Pradesh’s Urban Development and Housing Minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya, has sparked controversy with remarks deemed insulting to women and demeaning to the sanctity of the brother–sister bond. During a…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: A one-day training session on the fundamentals of bearings and assemblies was inaugurated at the Human Resource Development Centre of BHEL, Bhopal. The programme, conducted by experts from M/s SKF, was formally opened by GP. Baghel, General Manager (Quality). The event was also attended by Sunil Kumar Bhargava, Additional General Manager…
Dubai, Jan 9 (UNI) Steve Smith has been named as interim captain as Australia announce their 16-player squad for their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, beginning on January 29. Smith leads the team in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is both on paternity leave and dealing with a slight ankle issue that was managed…
Shenzhen, Feb. 17 (UNI) Iran cruised past 10-man Yemen 6-0, while Uzbekistan defeated Indonesia 3-1 in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup on Sunday. With back-to-back wins, both Iran and Uzbekistan have secured spots in the quarterfinals, with Iran leading the group on goal difference. In Group B, Amir Faisal’s goal gave Iraq…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The government has disbursed Rs 680.71 crore as the first instalment of grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in West Bengal for the fiscal 2025-26. According to a release issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the funds will benefit 3,224 gram panchayats, 335 block…
