Suva, Aug 26 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 jolted 72 km West of Pangai, Tonga, at 12:29 local time (0029) on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. There were no immediate reports of casualty or damage. The epicenter, with a depth of 106.7 km, was determined to be at 19.755 degrees…
Gaza, Aug 26 (UNI) Gaza-based health authorities announced on Sunday that 1.26 million doses of polio vaccines have arrived in the coastal enclave, home to over 2 million people. The authorities said in a statement that reparations were underway to launch the vaccination campaign in coordination with partners. The campaign targeted 640,000 children in Gaza,…
Bengaluru, Aug 25 (UNI) A delegation of influential seers from Dalit and backward class communities met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday, offering their “unconditional moral support” following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to sanction prosecution against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. The Chief Minister’s office responded robustly to the…
Hyderabad, Aug 25 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised the previous BRS government for neglecting sports. Presenting awards to 2024 Marathon winners at Gachibowli Stadium here, Reddy said the previous BRS government had neglected sports completely and the historic city of Hyderabad could not achieve any milestones in sports. He said “My government…
By BD Narayankar New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Shikhar Dhawan, with his trademark moustache twirl and broad smile, was a sight to behold every time he stepped onto the cricket field. His retirement marks the end of a chapter in Indian cricket that was written in bold strokes, much like his batting. For over a…
Islamabad, Aug 25 (UNI) In a significant development for Pakistan women’s cricket, 22-year-old Fatima Sana has been appointed as the captain of the national team for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The decision was unanimously made by the Women’s national selection committee, marking a new chapter in the young all-rounder’s burgeoning career….
Rawalpindi, Aug 25 (UNI) In a momentous turn of events, Bangladesh has secured their first-ever Test victory over Pakistan, clinching the match by 10 wickets at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The historic win, achieved with a session to spare, is highlighted by the outstanding performances of Bangladesh’s key players: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) India and Indonesia held the Sixth Meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Jakarta on Friday, during which the two sides strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasized the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat it. The Indian delegation was led by…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India’s space missions saying the nation’s youth have benefited a lot from the space sector reforms. “A lot is happening in Bharat of the 21st century that is strengthening the foundation of a developed Bharat” PM Modi said while addressing his 113th Episode…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that illicit trafficking of narcotics in India is severely impairing national security and the entire narcotics network needs to be dismantled with a ‘Top to Bottom and Bottom to Top approach’. Shah said that money earned from illicit drug trade promotes terrorism…
