Chennai, Aug 7 (UNI) Expressing deep anguish and concern over the continuing arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister M K Stalin today wrote to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr.S.Jaishankar to take immediate and effective measures to secure the release of all the detained fishermen and their boats from the…
In this debut episode of IAF Unplugged, 3 dynamic IAF Engineering Officers from the Technical Branch take you behind the scenes of life in the Indian Air Force. Squadron Leader Rishikesh Sawant shares his experience working with advanced surface-to-air guided weapon systems in challenging terrains. Squadron Leader Akash Kashyap talks about his journey from Mi-17…
Srinagar, Aug 7 (UNI) The ongoing anti-militancy operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its seventh day, with heavy firing and intermittent explosions continuing through the night. Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited South Kashmir to review the counter-terrorism grid. Launched last week based on specific intelligence about the presence of at…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today came under fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after AAP MP Sanjay Singh questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva dismissed the allegations as a sign of “political frustration”, claiming that AAP leaders are struggling to cope with…
Washington, August 7 (UNI) The administration of US President Donald Trump will close two missions of American space agency NASA responsible for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, the Newsmax broadcaster reported, citing the agency. In a statement sent by email, NASA said that the missions are “beyond their prime mission” and being terminated “to align with…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the recommendation made by former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for his removal from office. The recommendation had followed the recovery of a large amount of unaccounted cash from his official residence…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) In the face of US President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on India to 50 percent, including an additional 25 percent duty linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers and fishermen. He underscored…
Kolkata, Aug 7 (UNI) In a blistering attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee today accused the poll body of acting as an “extended arm of the BJP” and grossly overstepping its constitutional jurisdiction by interfering in the affairs of the West Bengal government…
Bulawayo, Aug 7 (UNI) New Zealand captain Tom Latham has been ruled out from the second Test against Zimbabwe starting Thursday in Bulawayo. Latham, who was ruled out of the first Test owing to a left shoulder injury, had been undergoing rehabilitation but has been unable recover in time for two-Test series decider. In his…
Kangra, Aug 7 (UNI) Following heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh resulting in high inflows being received in the Pong dam reservoir, additional water was released this morning, prompting flood alert across many areas of the state, authorities said. The additional superintending engineer water regulation, Talwara Township, told UNI that the maximum possible release from the…
