Chennai, Oct 7 (UNI) A car with advanced automobile technology is old news. Now, a car with atomic technologies will soon be plying on Russian roads. And aptly, it is named Atom. No, Atom is not powered by any nuclear reactors. But its key components, like electric drives, motors, batteries, and others, are developed by…
Chennai, (UNI) UP Yoddhas displayed flashes of enterprise and grit in their 28-36 encounter against Patna Pirates, a match that hinged on fine margins and Patna’s ability to string together decisive streaks at crucial junctures. While the result went Pirates’ way, Yoddhas’ tactical tweaks and individual bursts of brilliance provided plenty of encouraging signs. Both…
Singapore, (UNI) The Indian men’s football team arrived here this evening ahead of their crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier match against the hosts, scheduled for October 9. The Blue Tigers will have their first training session here tomorrow to fine-tune preparations for the away fixture. Head coach Khalid Jamil, who recently took charge as…
Mumbai, (UNI) Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has been appointed as the official ambassador for the English Premier League (EPL) in India. Samson, a self-professed Liverpool fan, shared his admiration for the club and discussed his deep-rooted connection with football, which he attributes to his upbringing in Kerala and his family’s footballing background. Owen expressed his…
Dhaka, (UNI) Aminul Islam Bulbul has been re-elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following the board elections held at a city hotel here today. Former national skipper Khaled Mashud, who captained Bangladesh during the early phase of its Test cricket journey, was elected as one of the 23 directors on the…
Damascus, Oct. 7 (UNI) One Syrian security personnel was killed Monday when fighting erupted in two Kurdish-held neighborhoods of Aleppo, raising tensions between Syria’s transitional authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Britain-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said heavy and medium weapons were used as pro-government forces targeted the Sheikh…
Khartoum, Oct. 7 (UNI) At least 13 civilians were killed and 19 others wounded on Monday when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted residential neighborhoods in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur in western Sudan, with artillery bombardment, volunteer groups reported. The Sudan Doctors Network said in a statement that the casualties included seven…
Lusaka, Oct. 7 (UNI) Four illegal miners died in a gold mine collapse in northern Zambia’s Shiwang’andu District, police said Monday. Police public relations officer Rae Hamoonga said a pit wall at New Scene Gold Mine collapsed Sunday afternoon as the four were manually mining gold. Efforts were immediately made to retrieve the bodies, but…
Antananarivo, Oct. 7 (UNI) President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina on Monday appointed Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, a week after the government was dissolved amid mass protests. The new prime minister must be “capable of restoring order and regaining the people’s trust,” Rajoelina said, adding that his main task will…
Beijing, Oct. 6 (UNI) China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a Level-IV emergency response for flood control in its southwestern Yunnan Province on Monday. It has also dispatched a work team to assist and guide flood prevention efforts. According to meteorological forecasts, parts of Yunnan are expected to experience heavy rainfall in…
