Jerusalem, Jan 7 (UNI) An Israeli deputy company commander and another soldier were killed, and two others were injured, in a clash with militants in northern Gaza, the Israeli military said on Monday. The military identified one of the dead as Eitan Israel Shiknazi, 24, from the settlement of Eli in the West Bank, a…
Kathmandu, Jan 7 (UNI) A strong earthquake was felt in the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday morning, and police said no damage has been reported yet. Nepal Police spokesperson Bishwa Adhikari told Xinhua that police nationwide have been told to find what had happened, and so far there has been no report of human casualties and…
Los Angeles, Jan 7 (UNI) A patient in the U.S. state of Louisiana has become the first person dead of bird flu, or H5N1, in the United States, authorities said on Monday. The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed in a news release that the patient had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly…
Chennai, Jan 7 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) has launched Asia’s largest Shallow Wave Basin research facility that could cater to Indian research and industry requirements. Development of this advanced facility is a key demonstration of the Research and Technical capabilities of IIT Madras and the Nation. This state-of-the-art facility is located at…
Chennai, Jan 7 (UNI) After achieving a milestone in cultivating crops in space, ISRO has announced that leaves have started emerging from it. The crop cultivation was programmed as part of one of the 24 scientific experiments launched on board the POEM-4, the fourth stage of the PSLV-C60 that ferried two Spadex Satellites for space…
Chennai, Jan 7 (UNI) The Madras High Court has reserved its orders in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case filed against senior DMK Leader and Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan. AFter hearing elaborate arguments on a batch of five criminal revision cases filed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) in 2013 against…
Sacrifice of Sahibzadas will be included in school curriculum Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that the entire nation bows down to the sacrifice of his four Sahibzadas and family made by Guru Gobind Singh to protect the pride of the country and religion and to establish the original religion. The life journey…
Sydney, Jan 6 (UNI) Ricky Ponting believes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has set a tough benchmark for the Ashes to follow next Australian summer, as the two series jostle for best Test cricket rivalry bragging rights. Joining Sanjana Ganesan and Ravi Shastri for a bumper episode of The ICC Review after Australia’s 3-1 series win, Ponting…
Oklahoma (US), Jan 6 (UNI) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 105-92 for a franchise record 15th successive win in the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander also made 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks for the Thunder, who have have not lost since December 1, the BBC…
Dhaka, Jan 6 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the squad for their historic tour of the West Indies. This marks the first-ever visit by the Bangladesh Women’s team to the Caribbean. The Tigresses are set to play three One-Day Internationals and as many T20 Internationals, with all matches scheduled to take place at…
