New Delhi, Sept 23 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports concerning the death of a newborn allegedly due to lack of medical facilities at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), a government-run mental health institution in Delhi, a government statement said here. According…
New Delhi, Sept 23 (UNI) Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh today joined the probe of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act case related to the banned betting application 1xBet. Singh reached the ED’s headquarters in Delhi at 12:15 pm. Singh was summoned by the ED to join the…
New Delhi, Sept 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court today directed an inspection of trauma centres said to have been constructed using the Rs 60 crore penalty imposed on the Ansal brothers in the 1997 Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was hearing an…
Johannesburg, (UNI) South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has reversed his decision to retire from One-Day Internationals, returning to the Proteas squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan. Regular captain Temba Bavuma will miss the tour due to a left calf grade two strain sustained during the team’s England tour. Aiden Markram will lead the…
Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (UNI) India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies, starting in Ahmedabad from October two, is set to be finalised on September 24, with uncertainty surrounding the availability of wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Pant has been undergoing strength and conditioning at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and the…
New Delhi Sept 23 (UNI) The Delhi Police has initiated a special nine days safety campaign this Navratri. The program introduces “Shakti Surakshini,” a new mascot designed to symbolise safety and unity. The initiative also highlights the contributions of women personnel in the force, recognising their efforts in ensuring public security. Under the slogan “Jagruk…
Copenhagen, Sep 23 (UNI) Operations at the Copenhagen Airport resumed after suspension of flights for almost four hours following a drone sighting in its vicinity. Danish police have been unable to confirm the type or the number of drones seen around Copenhagen Airport, reports BBC. Addressing a press conference here, they said, “It is not…
Moscow, Sept 23 (UNI) Russian air defence forces have destroyed at least 23 Ukrainian drones that were attacking Moscow overnight on Monday, according to the city’s mayor. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has repeatedly reported that defence forces destroyed unmanned aerial vehicles targeting Moscow. Sobyanin noted via his social media post that emergency services specialists are…
Rawalpindi, (UNI) Former Pakistan cricket captain and jailed political leader, Imran Khan, offered a humorous suggestion to help Pakistan win matches following consecutive Asia Cup losses to India. According to Imran’s sister Aleema Khan, he proposed that Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi open the batting, while Pakistan Chief…
The Hague, Sep 23 (UNI) Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The 80-year-old is accused of being criminally responsible for dozens of murders that allegedly took place as part of his so-called war on drugs, during which thousands of small-time drug dealers, users…
