Ahmedabad, Feb 17 (UNI) Sachin Baby’s unbeaten 69 helped Kerala post 206 for four at stumps on the opening day of the first semifinal of the Ranji Trophy here on Monday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Kerala got off to a steady start as openers Akshay Chandran and Rohan Kunnummal put on…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) India’s trade deficit has widened to USD 22.99 billion in the month of January 2025 as the merchandise exports fell 2.4 percent to USD 36.43 billion and the imports surged to USD 59.42 billion in January this year. India’s merchandise exports dipped 2.4 percent year-on-year in January 2025 to USD…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar on Monday urged Nepali students who had left or were planning to leave to return for classes, following uproar over the death of a Nepali student in the KIIT hostel on Sunday evening. The KIIT University in an appeal said…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Congress on Monday distanced itself from Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda’s remarks on China, saying that his “views were definitely not of the Indian National Congress”. It may be mentioned that the Congress leader in an interview had said that India should change its attitude towards China and…
New Delhi/Dhaka, Feb 17 (UNI) Border forces of India and Bangladesh began the four-day Directors General-level conference in New Delhi today, amid India stressing that it expects “all mutually agreed MOUs and agreements to be honoured”. The 55th border conference of the directors general (DGs)-level of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) In the aftermath of the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking urgent safety measures. The petition, filed by Advocate Vishal Tiwari, urged the Apex Court…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice on a petition challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s directive to transport and dispose of 337 metric tonnes of hazardous chemical waste from the Bhopal Gas Tragedy site to Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. A bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Cambodia, the Maldives, Somalia, Cuba and Nepal at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Those who presented their credentials were: Rath Many, Ambassador of Cambodia; Aishath Azeema, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives; Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa, Ambassador of the…
Prayagraj, Feb 17 (UNI) The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stands fully prepared to ensure devotees’ security, exemplifying unwavering dedication and patriotism amidst the grandeur of Maha Kumbh. The CRPF jawans ensure round-the-clock security at ghats, fairgrounds, and key routes, leveraging modern technology and vigilance for seamless emergency preparedness. In addition to their security duties,…
Muscat/New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who visited Oman on Sunday to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, held talks with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, during which they reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties. During his talks with the Omani FM, EAM conveyed his appreciation to the…
