New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held yet another meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and chiefs of three Services, during which he was apprised about the latest developments on the border. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan were also…
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Tributes poured in from across the cricketing fraternity on Monday following Virat Kohli’s announcement of his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of a stellar chapter in Indian cricket history. Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), led the tributes, stating, “Congratulations @imVkohli…
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) In a heartfelt message posted on social media, former India captain Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing down the curtain on a 14-year-long red-ball career that redefined the format for a generation of fans. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue…
Jakarta, May 12 (UNI) Seven domestic tourists were killed and 34 others injured after a wooden vessel sank in Indonesia’s Bengkulu province, a senior rescuer said on Monday. Muslikun Sodik, head of the Bengkulu Province Search and Rescue Office, stated that the incident occurred on Sunday at around 16:30 Jakarta time. The boat, carrying 98…
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan will meet on Monday to review and discuss the ceasefire understanding reached during the May 10 talks, aimed at halting firing and military actions along the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC). The talks between the two…
Gaza, May 12 (UNI) Hamas said on Sunday it will release Israeli-U.S. hostage Edan Alexander from the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire and reopen border crossings for aid delivery. Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official and head of the group’s negotiating team, said in a statement that Hamas had been…
Abu Dhabi, May 12 (UNI) United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke on Sunday with Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, the UAE’s state news agency WAM reported. According to the report, the two leaders reviewed ways to enhance cooperation for the benefit of both countries…
Lhasa, May 12 (UNI) A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Lhaze County in Xigaze City in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region at 5:11 a.m. Monday, with no casualties reported, according to local authorities. The epicenter was monitored at 28.91 degrees north latitude and 87.54 degrees east longitude. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km, according…
Islamabad, May 11 (UNI) Pakistan tonight confirmed that there is “no Indian pilot” in their custody, and dismissed all media reports about it as “social media chatter”. DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, addressing a late-night press conference, clarified that Pakistan has no Indian pilot in their custody. “This is all part of fake news and…
Islamabad, May 11 (UNI) Pakistan tonight confirmed that it had used the guided long range Fatah missiles F1 and 2 of the Pakistan Army in its attacks against India. DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in a press conference, which was held at night after being delayed by two hours, said the Pakistan armed forces had…
