New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday emphasised on the critical importance of India’s maritime resources, trade routes, and strategic positioning in the global geopolitical landscape. Speaking at the Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture, Kovind highlighted the vital role of the maritime sector in realising India’s aspirations to become…
Kabul, Feb 14 (UNI) At least four people have been injured as a hand grenade was thrown into a mosque in north Afghanistan’s Samangan province Friday, local media reported. The incident happened while worshippers were offering noon prayers in Aybak city, capital of the province, local media outlet Tolo news quoted Hashmatullah Rahmani, provincial police…
Jerusalem/Gaza, Feb 14 (UNI) Israel confirmed Friday that it has received a list of three hostages set to be released on Saturday from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office initially stated that the list was “acceptable by Israel,” but a spokesman for Netanyahu later backtracked, clarifying that Israel had…
Tapestry of experiences, weaving together the rich and diverse heritage of Indian handicrafts with strengths in modern and sustainable manufacturing 12th–15thFebruary 2025; India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida Delhi/ NCR : The 2nd edition of Bharat Tex 2025 – Handicrafts will take place from 12th to 15th February 2025 at the India Expo Centre…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation eased to 2.31% year-on-year in January 2025 from 2.37% in the previous month, as per official data released on Friday. “Positive rate of inflation in January, 2025 is primarily due to increase in prices of manufacture of food products, food articles, other manufacturing, non-food…
Dubai, Feb 14 (UNI) The ICC have announced the prize money for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 set to begin on February 19. The return of the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time since 2017 will see eight teams compete for the grand prize of a whopping $2.24 million (USD). The runners-up will…
Karachi, Feb 14 (UNI) New Zealand have been forced to make a change to their Champions Trophy squad after pacer Ben Sears was ruled out due to a hamstring injury. A like-for-like replacement has been made, with Jacob Duffy joining the squad. Duffy, having made just 10 appearances for the Black Caps in the 50-over…
Washington/New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great friend” and added that the two leaders have kept the relationship going during the four years Trump was out of office. Answering questions during a media interaction ahead of their talks in the White House, President Trump said:…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Union Minister of state for Jal Shakti Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary on Friday said that the Modi government was committed to fulfilling the water needs of India’s 1.4 billion citizens and to meet the target, the government has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission to 2028, with a provision of ₹67,000…
Washington/New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) India and the US announced a new initiative – the US-India COMPACT – Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology for the 21st Century – to drive transformative change across key pillars of cooperation – defence, investment and trade, energy security, technology and innovation, multilateral cooperation, people to…
