Himachal: Paragliding World Cup in Bir-Billing from Nov 2

Baijnath, (Kangra) (UNI) Paragliding World Cup-2024 will be organised in Bir-Billing of Himachal Pradesh from November 2 to 9. Himachal Pradesh Chief Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Husbandry, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Kishori Lal said here on Friday. Kishori Lal said during the eight-day period, five adventure sports championships – motocross, river rafting, marathon, cyclothon…

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Neeraj Chopra overcomes physical struggles to win silver at Lausanne Diamond League

Lausanne (Switzerland), (UNI) Neeraj Chopra’s determination shone through at the Lausanne Diamond League 2024 on Saturday IST as he clinched a silver medal with a throw of 89.49 meters, despite facing physical discomfort and an initially challenging performance. The Indian javelin ace struggled with his body feeling off, which made the competition particularly arduous. “In…

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India, US hold discussions on bilateral defence cooperation

New Delhi, (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin in Washington on Friday and discussed issues on defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, regional security, and other international issues. Singh highlighted various co-development and co-production opportunities in India in the areas identified in the India-US Defence Industrial Cooperation…

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Sensex marginally up 33.02 pts

Mumbai, Aug 23 (UNI) Extending gains for the fourth consecutive session on Friday the BSE Sensex rose 33.02 pts to close at 81,086.21 on the strength of BSE Services, Auto, and Telecommunications stocks. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 11.65 pts at 24,823.15. Despite high volatility, the equity market ended positive only, as the BSE…

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Rakesh Tikait should be prosecuted for sedition: Tomar

New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and OBC Morcha state in-charge Jai Prakash Tomar on Friday said that Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait should be prosecuted for sedition. “He (Rakesh Tikait) is constantly trying to fragment the unity, sovereignty and integrity of the country. It seems that he is…

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India, Ukraine ink four documents after bilateral talks between PM Modi, Zelenskyy

Kyiv/New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) India and Ukraine signed four documents on Friday after the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. •Agreement on cooperation in the fields of Agriculture and Food Industry. Objective: Expands mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of agriculture and food industry by promoting…

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PM Modi presents four BHISHM medical Cubes to Ukrainian President for emergency healthcare

Kyiv/New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. These Cubes consist of medicines and equipment to provide first line of care for all kinds of injuries and medical situations. President Zelenskyy thanked Prime Minister Modi…

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