Colombo, Aug 2 (UNI) The air was thick with tension as the opening ODI reached a spine-chilling climax on Friday. Charith Asalanka, with the weight of a nation’s hopes on his shoulders, stood poised at the crease. In a stunning ninth over, he delivered a masterclass in precision, trapping Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh lbw…
Washington, Aug 2 (UNI) The United States will dispatch additional combat aircraft to the Middle East to counter “threats from Iran” and Iranian-allied groups in the region, the local media reported on Friday, citing US officials. The US seeks to address what it sees as threats from Iran and pro-Iranian groups in Gaza, Lebanon, and…
Islamabad, Aug 2 (UNI) The Pakistan government has decided to exclude India and Afghanistan from its list of friendly nations for visa-free entry, media reports said on Friday. The Pakistani government announced the exclusion of India and Afghanistan from the visa-free entry plan for nationals and business persons of friendly countries list, Tribune Express reported….
Celebrating Wildlife through Stories: Vantara’s Unique Approach to Conservation National, India – August 2 nd, 2024: Vantara, the trailblazing wildlife preservation initiative spearheaded by Anant Bhai Ambani, is excited to unveil its innovative edutainment video series titled “Vantara ke Superstars,” featuring the voices of renowned Indian celebrities. These “Vantara ke Superstars” are not just the…
Paris, Aug 2 (UNI) In an exhilarating semifinal match on Friday, Indian archers Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara were edged out by South Korea’s formidable duo, Lim Sihyeon and Kim Woojin, with a score of 6-2. The match began with a fierce battle, but despite a promising start, Bhakat and Bommadevara fell behind after losing…
Paris, Aug 2 (UNI) In a historic showdown at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India’s men’s hockey team secured a monumental 3-2 victory over Australia in their Pool B encounter. This win marks India’s first Olympic triumph against the Kookaburras since the 1972 Munich Games. The match started with a bang at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium on…
Colombo, Aug 2 (UNI) In a start to the ODI series, young Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage emerged as the hero in Colombo on Friday, leading his team to a nerve-wracking finish. His maiden ODI fifty, alongside a dramatic late partnership, helped Sri Lanka set a daunting target of 231 runs against India. The day…
New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) Climate crisis and its impacts are not ‘gender-neutral’, the Child and Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Friday emphasising that women from lower economic backgrounds face some of the most severe effects of climate change. Replying to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, the Minister informed that the Government has…
New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv today asked all Indian nationals in Israel to remain vigilant, adhere to safety protocols and avoid unnecessary travel within the country, amid heightened risk of military escalation in the area following the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh. In an advisory, the Indian…
New Delhi, Aug 02 (UNI) As the Lok Sabha on Friday took up discussion on demands for grants related to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for 2024-25, opposition slammed the government over the healthcare facilities in rural parts of the country and alleged irregularities in the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Initiating the discussion in…
