Brisbane, Jan 1 (UNI) Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios were knocked out of the men’s doubles in the second round at the Brisbane International after a narrow defeat by top-seeded pairing Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus. Kyrgios, 29, lost a gruelling three-set match to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday on his return to singles competition…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged the lists of prisoners – civilian and fishermen – in each other’s custody. The exchange of the lists, through diplomatic channels and simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, is as per the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, and done every…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday alleged that the religious committee under the central government has ordered the demolition of several temples and Buddhist sites in the national capital, a claim that the BJP has denied. Speaking to reporters, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) senior leader Atishi accused the BJP-led central…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Over 4,500 motorists, including those involved in drunken driving and dangerous driving, were prosecuted for various traffic violations on the eve of New Year 2025, the Delhi Police said on Wednesday. “This year, on New Year’s Eve, a total of 558 motorists were prosecuted for drunken driving, compared to 416…
Barcelona, Jan 1 (UNI) Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet crowned a golden year as she smashed the women’s 5,000m world record at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona. The 24-year-old Kenyan finished the race in 13 minutes and 54 seconds to become the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in the event,…
Jammu, Jan 1 (UNI) Alert troops of Border Security Force fired few rounds on seeing a suspicious movement along the border in Ranbir Singh Pura sector, while a drone was found in Pargwal area of Akhnoor. Official sources here on Wednesday said that on seeing a suspicious movement close to an International Border on Tuesday…
New Delhi, Jan 01 (UNI) As India rings in the new year 2025, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people and wished them for good “health and prosperity.” In a social media post on X, President Murmu said, “Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! May the year 2025…
Hyderabad, Jan 1 (UNI) Air India, India’s leading global airline, on Wednesday announced it has rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and select Airbus A321neo aircraft. Starting 1 January 2025, in-flight Wi-Fi services are available on all flights operated by Air India’s A350,…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported 29.58% year-on-year rise in total sales at 1,78,248 units in the month of December, 2024. The car major had recorded total sales of 137,551 units in the month of December, 2023. “In December 2024, Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total…
New York, Jan 1 (UNI) The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates released on Monday. The 0.9 percent increase in 2024 was a slight slowdown from 2023, when the world population grew by 75…
