New Delhi, Jun 22 (UNI) Asian Taekwondo Championships 2024 bronze medallist Rodali Barua said on Sunday that the popularity of martial arts is growing fast in India and the talented sportspersons were benefitting from the improved facilities, thanks to the support extended by the governments, mainly in the north eastern states. In an exclusive chat…
Chiang Mai (Thailand), June 22 (UNI) The Indian senior women’s team will kick off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers campaign in the north Thai city here on Monday. It wouldn’t be completely wrong to note that the continent’s premier competition has been somewhat ill-fated for the Blue Tigresses in the last few…
New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) An Indian delegation led by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will be on a visit to Kenya and Madagascar from June 23 to 26. In the first leg, Seth will visit Kenya for the joint unveiling of Commemorative Pillar (War memorial honouring the fallen soldiers of India and…
New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has convened an emergency meeting on Monday in the light of the urgent situation in Iran and has confirmed that ‘’no increase’’ in off-site radiation levels had been reported following US attacks on three nuclear sites. ‘’In the light of the urgent situation in…
New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has postponed his planned two-day visit to India, which was to begin on Monday, amid the rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East. This is the second time this year that the Egyptian foreign minister is postponing his India visit. In February, Egyptian FM Abdelatty…
New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) As part of Operation Sindhu, another special flight arrived from Iran today, bringing 311 Indian nationals stranded in that country, amid the fighting with Israel. Another flight is expected to arrive later tonight. With the current flight, so far 1,428 Indian nationals have been evacuated. The MEA spokesperson said in…
New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and reiterated that immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy were the way forward for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability. The Prime Minister who held a detailed conversation with the Iran President, discussed the prevailing situation in the…
Korat(Thailand), Jun 22 (UNI) The Indian contingent ensured that the tricolour flies high in Thailand at the Asian Championship para Badminton Thailand 2025 as they secured a rich haul of 27 medals. India’s medals included four Gold’s, 10 silver and 13 Bronze medals in the tournament that was played between June 17 and 22 at…
Mumbai, June 22 (UNI) The trailer of “Kaalidhar Laapata” starring Abhishek Bachchan in one of his most emotionally layered roles to date, has been officially released. Directed by Madhumita, the film is a collaborative production by Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment and is set to premiere on Zee5 on July 4. “Kaalidhar Lapata” features Abhishek…
Hong Kong, June 22 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted 88 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan at 21:23 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 42.90 degrees north latitude and 146.50 degrees east longitude.
