Gaza, Oct 24 (UNI) At least 53 people, including children, were killed as a result of the Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings in the cities of Khan Yunis and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera broadcaster reported, citing a source. On October 7, Palestinian movement Hamas launched a surprise large-scale rocket attack against…
Washington, Oct 24 (UNI) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Washington from October 26-28 for talks on an array of issues, the State Department said in a statement. “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host PRC Director of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Foreign Affairs…
Washington, Oct 24 (UNI) US President Joe Biden held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during which he welcomed the release of two more hostages from Gaza and noted the need to maintain a continuous flow of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, the White House said on Tuesday. “The President welcomed…
Chennai, Oct 23 (UNI) After the spinners came to the fore, the top order batsmen made a mincemeat of a big total, as Afghanistan, powered by half centuries by the top three batsmen–a first in World Cup and second in its ODI history-created history, stunning Pakistan by eight wickets in a memorable night at the…
New Delhi, Oct 23 (UNI) India’s macroeconomic outlook for the current financial year 2023-24 is bright and is solidly underpinned by strong domestic fundamentals, a Finance Ministry report has stated even as it noted the challenges arising from geo-political tensions. The Monthly Economic Review for the month of September released on Monday highlighted the uncertainties…
Bengaluru, Oct 23 (UNI) Former India spinner Anil Kumble on Monday paid rich tributes to the legendary spinner Bishen Singh Bedi who passed away at the age of 77 in New Delhi. Bedi was regarded as one of the best left-arm spinners of all times, and had taken 266 wickets in 67 Tests between 1967…
Chennai, Oct 23 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday expressed sadness at the passing of former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi at the age of 77. In a statement, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice extolled the qualities of spin legend Bedi, saying he was one of the masters of flight and turn who…
Campionite Gavin Ajay Abraham Bags Best Player Award in Volleyball Tourney Bhopal: “To be a Better Volleyball Player than you’ve ever been. You have to do something you’ve never done”; “Attitude is the little thing that makes a big difference between game success and game failure”. “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run…
New Delhi, Oct 23 (UNI) Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi here on Monday passed away at the age of 77. Known as one of the game’s greatest left-arm spinners, Bedi is survived by his wife Anju, and two children – Neha and Angad. Bedi played for India in 67 Tests and ten ODIs, and…
Chennai, Oct 23 (UNI) Popular-actor-politician Gautami Tadimalla on Monday quit the BJP, citing ‘lack of support’ from the party, ending her 25 year long association with the saffron party. She resigned from the BJP alleging that a section of the party was actively supporting one C.Alagappan, who has betrayed her trust and cheated her of…
