New Delhi, July 4 (UNI) President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today flagged off the three iconic Durand Cup trophies from the Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre (RBCC), formally marking the commencement of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup- Asia’s oldest football tournament. The ceremony at the RBCC saw the presence of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of…
Port of Spain/New Delhi, July 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today receive the ‘Order of Trinidad and Tobago’, the highest honor of the country on the second day of his visit to the Caribbean nation. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar had yesterday announced that Trinidad and Tobago would confer the award on the visiting…
New Delhi, July 4 (UNI) A team of Indian scientists has developed an innovative, cost-effective sensor capable of detecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas at extremely low concentrations. SO2, a harmful air pollutant released from vehicles and industrial emissions, is linked to respiratory problems, asthma attacks, and long-term lung damage. Even brief exposure to SO2 can…
Birmingham, July 4 (UNI) Jamie Smith and Harry Brook orchestrated a breathtaking counterattack on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston, lifting England from the depths of 84 for 5 to 355 for 5 at tea, and restoring parity in a match India once looked to have firmly in control. Earlier in the morning…
Birmingham, July 4 (UNI) A fearless counterattack led by Jamie Smith and Harry Brook lifted England from the ruins on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston today after India had seized early control through Mohammed Siraj’s fiery burst. Resuming at 77 for 3, England were quickly pushed deeper into trouble when Siraj removed…
Ontario, July 4 (UNI) Three Indian shuttlers produced dominant displays to move into the quarterfinals at the ongoing international badminton event, with Kidambi Srikanth, Shriyanshi Valishetty, and S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian all registering straight-game wins in their respective Round of 16 clashes. Former World No. 1 Srikanth, who finished runner-up at the Malaysia Masters Super…
Bengaluru, July 4 (UNI) Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra today said the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic could become a springboard for India to one day host a prestigious Diamond League event, signalling a bold new chapter for Indian athletics. Speaking on the eve of the international javelin meet at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Chopra told reporters…
Pune, July 4 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that National Defence Academy (NDA) is the best place for installing the statue of great warrior, Bajirao Peshwa. Shah was speaking to a gathering after unveiling the statue of Thorle Bajirao Peshwa within the NDA premises. “Peshwa was entrusted with the title by Chhatrapati…
Mumbai, July 4 (UNI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast that the city is set to experience overcast sky with moderate to heavy rains today. Mumbai is already experiencing rainfall and cool temperatures. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 27 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively. Humidity is expected to…
Srinagar, July 4 (UNI) Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan today described Kashmir as the ‘crown jewel of India’ and ‘heaven on earth’, saying its people are eagerly waiting to welcome fellow countrymen without fear or hesitation. “I have been in Srinagar since yesterday, among the people, feeling…
