Srinagar, (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed concern over the suspension of helicopter services to the Amarnath cave shrine this year, calling the move “strange” and warning that it sends a “wrong message” to the rest of the country. “We also want the yatra to go well,” Omar said while…
Hyderabad, (UNI) Telangana Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Dr Dhanasari Anasuya Seethakka, on Tuesday directed officials of the department to set monthly targets and work systematically towards their achievement to ensure the timely implementation of development and welfare activities. Chairing a high-level review meeting here, the Minister reviewed the progress of ongoing schemes…
Kananaskis (Canada)/New Delhi, (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum on the sidelines of the G7 in Kananaskis, Canada, today. The MEA spokesperson in a post on X said it was the first meeting between the two leaders. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral cooperation…
Dhaka, June 17 (UNI) Former Bangladesh Minister of Information and Broadcasting Mohammad A Arafat has alleged that the meeting between Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus and BNP President Tarique Rahman in the UK reveals their plans to rig the elections, reports Daily Republic. “Yunus’s interview with the BBC exposed his deceitful character and blatant lies. Just…
Tehran, June 17 (UNI) A hacktivist group, called the ‘Predatory Sparrow’, has reportedly launched a cyberattack on Iran’s Bank Sepah — one of the country’s oldest financial institutions and is said to have ties to its military and its paramilitary group, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The group – which is said to be…
Galle, June 17 (UNI) A dominant unbeaten partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim turned the tide in Bangladesh’s favour on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle today. After a shaky start that saw three wickets fall for less than 50, the visitors rallied strongly, courtesy a resolute…
Leeds, June 17 (UNI) Indian pacer Shardul Thakur on Tuesday described India’s recent Test tours of England as among the most memorable of his career, calling the 2021 series one of the best he’s been part of, while expressing hopes for another historic overseas triumph in the upcoming matches. Ahead of India’s Test assignment in…
Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) For National award-winning actor Dhanush, “Kuberaa” is more than just another film, it’s a landmark chapter in his journey as an actor. Helmed by National Award winning director Shekhar Kammula, “Kuberaa” features a stellar ensemble including Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh. Speaking at the pre-release event in Hyderabad,…
Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) “Nishaanchi”, a brooding crime drama directed by Anurag Kashyap, is set to premiere in cinemas on September 19. Kashyap disclosed that the script for the film was written in 2016. Since then, he has been looking to make the film “the way it should be”, and was looking for a studio…
Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday depreciated by 24 paise to close at 86.24, a two month low against the US dollar, on strong dollar demand by bankers and importers, as crude price rose amid rising geopolitical tensions. The currency opened 5 paise up at 86.01 against the dollar. It closed the previous…
