New Delhi, Sept 25 (UNI) The Defence Ministry today signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force at a cost of over Rs 62,370 crore. The delivery of these aircraft…
Bengaluru, Sep 25 (UNI) Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has officially signed with the Sydney Thunder to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), marking a historic first for a major Indian cricketer in the tournament. Ashwin, who recently retired from the IPL and international cricket, had earlier registered for the International T20 League (ILT20)…
Bengaluru, Sept 25 (UNI) Skipper Minnu Mani and wicketkeeper Mamatha Madiwala guided India A Women to a four-wicket win over New Zealand Women in their ICC Women’s World Cup warm-up match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground B here today. Chasing a revised target of 224 in 40 overs under the DLS method after…
Dubai, Sept 25 (UNI) Pakistan managed to post 135 for 8 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in their do-or-die Super Fours clash of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here tonight. Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh struck early through Taskin Ahmed, who removed Sahibzada Farhan for 4 in the opening over. Saim…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee president Jeetu Patwari on Thursday met traders at New Market, Bhopal, during a programme organised by the District Congress Committee. Addressing the gathering, Patwari strongly criticised the BJP government’s handling of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. He alleged that the BJP was not celebrating savings but…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: The Congress on Thursday sharpened its attack on the BJP government following income tax raids on Science House Medical Pvt. Ltd. in Bhopal and Indore. Party spokesperson Praveen Dhaulpure alleged that the company, which for years supplied machines and services to hospitals and the state health department, was more interested in…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jeetu Patwari launched a sharp attack on the BJP government while addressing a massive gathering during the Navratri “Chunari Yatra” at Tokkhurd village in Dewas district. The event was attended by former minister Sajjan Singh Verma, former district Congress president Manoj Rajani, rural district president Manish Chaudhary,…
Mumbai, Sept 25 (UNI) Shreyas Iyer’s decision to step away from red-ball cricket for six months due to recurring back spasms has resulted in him being appointed captain of the India A side for the upcoming one-day series against Australia A. The BCCI confirmed today that Iyer, recovering from back surgery, was not considered for…
Dubai, Sept 25 (UNI) India’s Test squad for the two-match home series against the West Indies, starting October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has been officially announced. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar today confirmed that Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran have been dropped, while Devdutt Padikkal returns to the side. Ravindra Jadeja has been…
New Delhi, Sept 25 (UNI) Two-time ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup winner Meg Lanning has underlined the importance of India making a strong start when they open their campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30 in Guwahati. As per the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, the former Australia captain reflected on the challenges of playing…
