By BD Narayankar New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Shikhar Dhawan, with his trademark moustache twirl and broad smile, was a sight to behold every time he stepped onto the cricket field. His retirement marks the end of a chapter in Indian cricket that was written in bold strokes, much like his batting. For over a…
Islamabad, Aug 25 (UNI) In a significant development for Pakistan women’s cricket, 22-year-old Fatima Sana has been appointed as the captain of the national team for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The decision was unanimously made by the Women’s national selection committee, marking a new chapter in the young all-rounder’s burgeoning career….
Rawalpindi, Aug 25 (UNI) In a momentous turn of events, Bangladesh has secured their first-ever Test victory over Pakistan, clinching the match by 10 wickets at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The historic win, achieved with a session to spare, is highlighted by the outstanding performances of Bangladesh’s key players: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) India and Indonesia held the Sixth Meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Jakarta on Friday, during which the two sides strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasized the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat it. The Indian delegation was led by…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India’s space missions saying the nation’s youth have benefited a lot from the space sector reforms. “A lot is happening in Bharat of the 21st century that is strengthening the foundation of a developed Bharat” PM Modi said while addressing his 113th Episode…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that illicit trafficking of narcotics in India is severely impairing national security and the entire narcotics network needs to be dismantled with a ‘Top to Bottom and Bottom to Top approach’. Shah said that money earned from illicit drug trade promotes terrorism…
Srinagar, Aug 25 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that Article 370 was a bridge between Jammu and Kashmir and India, which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demolished. She noted that the same BJP, previously led by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, had acknowledged Jammu and Kashmir as a…
Beirut, Aug 25 (UNI) Lebanese movement Hezbollah has begun retaliatory strikes for the Israeli attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut in late July, which killed senior commander Fuad Shukr, the movement’s press service said in a statement. “Today, Sunday, August 25, as part of the initial response to the vile aggression in the southern…
Washington, Aug 25 (UNI) After Telegram founder Pavel Durov was detained in France, US entrepreneur Elon Musk said ironically that by 2030, Europe would begin executing people for liking humorous images (memes) on the Internet. “POV: It’s 2030 in Europe and you’re being executed for liking a meme,” Musk said on X, commenting on a…
Lahore, Aug 25 (UNI) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane reportedly passed through Pakistan’s airspace during its return journey from Poland to India, a media report said. According to thenews.com.pk, sources from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said PM Modi’s aircraft entered Pakistani airspace at 10:15am and remained there for approximately 46 minutes. The plane…
