Sao Paulo, Aug 13 (UNI) At least nine people were killed and seven others injured in a blast at an explosives factory in Quatro Barras, a municipality in southern Brazil’s Parana state, according to local authorities. The explosion occurred on Tuesday morning at the Enaex Brasil company’s facilities in an industrial area near Curitiba, capital…
Manila, Aug 13 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a loan of 400 million U.S. dollars to help the Philippines reduce hunger, food insecurity, and poor nutrition amid escalating climate and disaster risks. The Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers Project will support the government in expanding…
Chennai, Aug 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi should stoutly oppose the 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian imports by US President Donald Trump, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin said. Speaking at an event organised jointly by the National Committee of Solidarity with Cuba in India and the CPI-M…
Mumbai, Aug13 (UNI) On the 62nd birth anniversary of legendary actress Sridevi, filmmaker Boney Kapoor penned a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, recalling her timeless beauty and spirit. Sharing an emotional post on social media, Kapoor wrote that even today, he remembers Sridevi as the vibrant 26-year-old he first fell in love with. Boney…
Darwin, Aug 12 (UNI) South Africa registered a commanding 53-run victory over Australia in the 2nd T20 International of their ongoing series at home on Tuesday, riding on a sensational century by Dewald Brevis. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Australia was tasked with chasing a challenging total of 218 for 7 set…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva today criticised opposition parties for making what he called “baseless allegations” against the Election Commission and the central government, accusing them of weakening democratic institutions. Sachdeva pointed to contradictory positions within AAP, noting that while Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had accepted his party’s electoral defeat…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth today met his Nigerian counterpart Bello Mohammed Matawalle, with both leaders exploring ways to boost bilateral defence cooperation and enhance military engagements across diverse domains. They deliberated upon the opportunities of collaboration in counter-terrorism training, research & development, maritime cooperation, including hydrography and…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today exhorted young scientists to think beyond exploration and focus on practical applications that can benefit everyday life, emphasising the intersection of space science and humanitarian impact. Addressing via video message the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics being held in Mumbai, the Prime Minister…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritising corporate interests over public welfare, alleging that benefits from discounted Russian crude oil imports have not reached ordinary Indians. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed that while India purchased oil at lower rates, fuel prices domestically…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved Rs 8146.21 crore for construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh. The project is estimated to be completed in 72 months, an official statement said. The project with an…
