Kampala, July 23 (UNI) Uganda will host the Asia/Africa play-off match for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Namibia facing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 26 at Mandela National Stadium here. Namibia, who lost to Zimbabwe in the African qualifiers, will have a second chance to keep their World Cup hopes alive in…
Manchester, July 23 (UNI) Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided India with a resolute and confident start after England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth Test of the ongoing series at the Emirates Old Trafford today. At lunch on Day 1, India had reached 78 without…
Manchester July 23 (UNI) With the series delicately poised at 2-1 in England’s favour, both teams made crucial changes ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford today. India, grappling with a string of injuries to key players, made three changes to their XI, while England opted for a solitary but significant switch. India’s lineup…
MOSCOW, July 23 (UNI) Japan’s embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may announce his resignation by the end of August, Japanese newspaper The Mainichi reported today. The reports came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that he had reached a “massive Deal” with Japan, and days after Ishiba’s governing coalition lost its majority in the…
New York, July 23 (UNI) Venus Williams enjoyed a winning return to competitive tennis after 16 months away, as she reached the quarterfinals of the women’s doubles at the DC Open alongside Hailey Baptiste. The all-American pair defeated compatriot Clervie Ngounoue and the retiring Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-1 in the round of 16 for Williams’…
New York / New Delhi July 23 (UNI) Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to international peace, security, and multilateral cooperation , India delivered a strong condemnation of Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council’s High-Level Open Debate, calling out Islamabad’s “continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.” Referencing the recent counterterrorism operation launched in response to the deadly…
New Delhi, July 23 (UNI) Heavy rains battered parts of Delhi-NCR today morning, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the region, warning of moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching speeds upto 30-40 kmph. Localities falling under the red alert include Preet Vihar,…
New Delhi, July 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on his four-day visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, expressing hope that the tour will bolster economic growth and deepen bilateral ties. “Leaving for UK, a country with which our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has achieved significant momentum in the last few years….
New Delhi, July 23 (UNI) Two days after Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned citing health reasons, the Election Commission of India has started preparations to conduct an election for the second highest constitutional post in the country. The central government on Tuesday notified the resignation of Dhankhar, an official communique issued here on Wednesday said….
New Delhi, July 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to two iconic freedom fighters, Chandra Shekhar Azad and Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, on their birth anniversaries, hailing their courage, conviction, and lasting impact on the nation’s struggle for independence. The Prime Minister said that the legacies of Chandra Shekhar Azad and Lokmanya…
