Mumbai, July 9 (UNI) Mumbai’s water reserves received a significant boost as lake levels supplying the city crossed 73 per cent of their total useful storage capacity today. According to the BMC Hydraulic Department, the seven lakes that supply water to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region now hold over 10.5 lakh million litres of water, offering…
Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Namibia’s highest civilian award, ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’, in the Namibian capital Windhoek today. The Prime Minister who is paying a State Visit to Namibia, was given the award by Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. He is the first Indian leader…
Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) India and Namibia today held discussions for strengthening cooperation in areas including defence, security, digital technology, agriculture, healthcare, education and critical minerals, among other things. The matters were discussed at the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibian President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in the Namibian capital Windhoek. The Prime…
Jaipur/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) An IAF Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed today killing both pilots, near Bhanuda village in Ratangarh sub-division of Churu district in Rajasthan. The aircraft flew from Suratgarh air base around 1230hrs or so, on a routine practice sortie. It caught fire mid-air and fell with a big bang in an unmanned…
New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed sorrow over the loss of lives following the collapse of a bridge in Gujarat’s Vadodara district. The tragic incident has resulted in multiple casualties and left several injured. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to…
Jerusalem/Washington, July 9 (UNI) In a surprise development during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, he was reported to have held an unscheduled 90-minute meeting with US President Donald Trump, and US Vice President JD Vance yesterday evening, intensifying efforts to secure a 60-day ceasefire and a hostage deal in the ongoing Gaza…
London, July 9 (UNI) India’s pace unit, already riding high on Akash Deep’s sensational 10-wicket performance and Mohammed Siraj’s incisive bowling, is set to get even more dangerous with the return of spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the third Test at Lord’s. With the five-match series tied 1-1, Bumrah’s comeback gives India a decisive advantage against…
Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Namibian capital Windhoek today on the final leg of his five-nation tour, describing Namibia as a ‘’valued and trusted partner’’ in Africa with whom India seeks to boost bilateral cooperation. This is the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the…
New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) India and Brazil have signed several agreements, including one on combating international terrorism and transnational organised crime, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said today. The agreements aim to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various areas. A Memorandum of…
New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Adding fuel to the ongoing speculation about Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s possible shift to national politics, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today strongly endorsed Siddaramaiah’s leadership and hinted at his role in the party’s national backward class strategy. “Along with being the present Chief Minister, he will also contribute in…
