New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) In a major boost to India’s defence preparedness and indigenous military capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 79,000 crore. The approvals, include key procurements for the Indian Army such as loiter munition systems for artillery regiments, low-level…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) In a significant development in the Unnao rape case, the All India Mahila Congress (AIMC) on Monday hailed the Supreme Court’s order staying the Delhi High Court’s suspension of the sentence awarded to former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, calling it a “victory of justice” and a reaffirmation of faith…
Sydney, Dec 29 (UNI) Australia is set to include experienced pace duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in their provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup despite ongoing injury concerns, head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, Cummins, who returned for the third Ashes Test…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) Heavy fog across Delhi-NCR on Monday morning disrupted air and rail services, with low visibility severely impacting operations at the IGI Airport. According to officials, poor visibility led to the cancellation of 128 flights, the diversion of eight others, and delays to over 200 flights. Although Delhi airport authorities said…
Sydney, Dec 29 (UNI) England suffered another injury setback on their Ashes tour after fast bowler Gus Atkinson was ruled out of the final ICC World Test Championship contest at the Sydney Cricket Ground due to a hamstring injury. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, Atkinson sustained the injury to his left hamstring…
Dubai, Dec 29 (UNI) The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the fourth Ashes Test, has been deemed ‘Unsatisfactory’ with the venue handed one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian chess stars Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi for their bronze medal finishes at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha, praising their dedication, grit and growing impact on the global chess stage. In separate messages on social media platform X,…
By Sourav Shekhar New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI): Gold emerged as one of the biggest winners of 2025, posting record demand and historic price levels as investors across the world turned to the yellow metal amid prolonged global uncertainty. Data released by the World Gold Council (WGC) shows that from the first quarter through the…
New Delhi, Dec 29(UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the implementation of its earlier directions and an expert committee report concerning the revised “definition” of the Aravalli Hills, citing concerns that the changes were being misconstrued and could potentially allow unregulated mining in ecologically sensitive areas. A vacation bench led by Chief Justice of…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) The National Capital on Monday witnessed a sharp drop in visibility as a thick layer of toxic smog and dense fog covered the entire NCR. This brought all normal life to a standstill. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 398….
