Mogadishu, Sep 24 (UNI) The Somali National Army said Saturday that its forces killed 27 al-Shabab militants in the ongoing military operations in three villages in Galmudug state in central Somalia. The Ministry of Defense said that the operation, conducted on Friday night in Mililiqo, Ceel Gambar and Baalal Dheer villages, also resulted in the…
Chicago, Sep 24 (UNI) Negotiations between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Big Three U.S. automakers continued Saturday as the union’s strike against the three enters the 9th day. On Friday, UAW added 38 General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV parts distribution centers to strike, involving 5,600 workers. The union is pushing for significant wage…
Tehran, Sep 24 (UNI) Iran and the Maldives announced Saturday the resumption of diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus. The decision was made “in line with the two nations’ interests and aspirations,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The announcement came after a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Maldivian Minister…
Cotonou, Sep 24 (UNI) At least 35 people were killed and more than ten seriously injured in a fire at a petrol warehouse on Saturday in Benin’s southeastern department of Oueme, the Beninese Ministry of the Interior and Public Security reported. The fire, breaking out in a town near the border with Nigeria, was probably…
Nagpur, Sep 24 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation of Rs 10,000 each to the flood-affected families and Rs 50,000 to shopkeepers who suffered heavy losses. Taking serious cognizance of the flood that created havoc in Nagpur city, the Deputy Chief Minister announced Rs 10,000 each to flood-affected families, Rs 50,000 to…
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually flagged off nine Vande Bharat Express trains, saying these trains will improve connectivity as well as boost tourism across eleven states in the country. The States are Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat. “Today…
Hangzhou, Sep 24 (UNI) India Pacer Pooja Vastrakar’s four-wicket haul helped India to thrash Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the semifinal of the Asian Games 2023 women’s cricket tournament here on Sunday. Bangladesh opted to bat first and were skittled out for a paltry 51 in 17.5 overs. India chased the total down the target…
Bengaluru, (UNI) Samit Dravid, son of Team Head Coach Rahul Dravid, has been named in Karnataka’s 15-member squad for Vinoo Mankad Trophy here on Saturday. The Under-19 tournament will be held in Hyderabad from October 12 to 20. Samit will play under the aegis of Karnataka Captain Dheeraj J Gowda and his deputy Dhurv Prabhakar….
Hyderabad, (UNI) To strengthen the backline ahead of the new Indian Super League season, Hyderabad FC on Saturday it has completed the signing of Mexican international defender Oswaldo Alanis. The 34-year-old joins the club on a one-year deal and will complete the foreign contingent, alongside Joao Victor and new signings Jonathan Moya, Petteri Pennanen, Joe…
Hyderabad, (UNI) The three-day National General Council meeting of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), which began in Tirupur in Tamil Nadu on Friday has extended its full support for the country-wide campaign and struggle of All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) demanding adequate recruitments in banks and opposing outsourcing of regular jobs. AIBEA General…
