Dubai, Oct 18 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is deeply saddened and appalled by the tragic deaths of three young and promising Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who lost their lives in a recent airstrike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province. The ICC strongly condemns this act of violence that has robbed families, communities,…
Colombo, Oct 18 (UNI) Rain once again disrupted action at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, as the clash between New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women ended with no result at the R Premadasa Stadium here today. The washout denied fans a full contest, but SA became the second team to qualify for the semifinals…
Perth, Oct 18 (UNI) Australia cricket chief selector George Bailey has confirmed that Steve Smith will captain the national Test side if regular skipper Pat Cummins is unavailable for the opening Ashes Test against England, scheduled to begin on November 21 here. Cummins, recovering from stress fractures in his back, is expected to miss the…
Hyderabad Oct 18 (UNI) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday issued a directive mandating all food business operators- including those dealing with fruit-based, non-carbonated, and ready-to-drink beverages to stop the use of the term ‘ORS’ (Oral Rehydration Solution) in their labelling, advertisements, and brand names. In an official communication, the…
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said that GST rate reduction has resulted in an increase in purchases and the government is closely monitoring 54 items where the prices are reduced and tax benefit is reaching the consumer. “ GST 2.0 reforms have given a major boost to the country’s economy,…
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategic GST rate cuts have unleashed an unprecedented wave of consumer spending, transforming this year’s Navratri into one of the most spectacular shopping festivals in recent memory, and fueling anticipation for a historic Diwali bonanza. With inflation cooling to an eight-year low—CPI at a mere 1.54…
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced today that its Kolkata Zonal Office has arrested Indubhushan Haldar, also known as Dullal, for his involvement in a case concerning Azad Hussain- a Pakistani national using the fake identity ‘Ajad Mallik’. Haldar was produced before the Special Court at Bichar Bhavan in Kolkata, which…
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) With China tightening export rules for crucial rare earths, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said, “India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace to become a technology creator and safeguard its technological sovereignty.” He was dedicating to the nation a Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at PTC…
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today attended the Diwali celebrations held at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, marking the start of the festive season with a message of unity, cultural pride and continued development efforts across the nationla Capital. Addressing party workers and attendees, CM Gupta reflected on her government’s…
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) A recent verdict by the Chhattisgarh High Court overturning forest rights granted to a village community in the Hasdeo Aranya region has ignited sharp criticism from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The judgment, which cited prior land diversion for mining and claimed that the Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 does…
