Johannesberg, Aug 24 (UNI) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conversation with European leaders on Saturday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, according to the Presidency. This follows meetings hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and several other European leaders. The Presidency said…
Mumbai, Aug 24 (UNI) Cheteshwar Pujara called time on his international career via a post on social media. Cricket pundits and former players led the way in tributes for India’s former no.3 Test star Pujara. The former India international received several plaudits on his international career. Leading the way was India’s Test captain Shubman Gill….
Kabul, Aug 24 (UNI) Afghanistan have announced their Asia Cup squad mixed with seasoned campaigners and emerging players all set to be led by their star player Rashid Khan. The team will take on Hong Kong, China in the opening game of the tournament, beginning from September 9. Before their Asia Cup campaign begins, Afghanistan…
Mumbai, Aug 24 (UNI) Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s Test batting star, has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. The 36-year old, who was a part of India’s historic Test series triumph in Australia, took to social media to announced his retirement. “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah today underscored the critical role of meaningful debate and discussion in a healthy democracy, asserting that deliberation remains the best medium to address the concerns of the public. Speaking at the All India Speakers Conference at the Delhi Assembly here, Shah said, “If there are…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi today embarked on a four-day official visit to Algeria. The Army chief’s visit, from August 25 to 28, aims to reinforce defence and security engagement between India and Algeria, with a focus on bolstering Army-to-Army cooperation, sharing perspectives on regional and global security challenges, and…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) In a significant milestone for India’s defence capabilities, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The flight tests were conducted yesterday at 1230 hrs, the DRDO said on its social media platform…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) The Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka arrived early this morning on a three-day visit, as part of efforts to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries. On Monday, the Fijian PM will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, where they…
Bengaluru, Aug 24 (UNI) Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge today launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing it as a “toxic organisation” that poses a grave danger to India’s unity, democracy, and constitutional values. In a strongly worded statement, he said that for building an enlightened and prosperous India, every citizen must…
Jammu, Aug 24 (UNI) Life came to a standstill today after several parts of the Jammu region witnessed flash-flood-like situations due to continuous heavy rainfall, causing damage to a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway. Officials said that overnight heavy rains created havoc in parts across the Jammu region, including in the Jammu, Kathua, Samba,…
