Madrid, Apr 22 (UNI) Chinese paralympic swimmer Jiang Yuyan was named the Laureus Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award here on Monday. Jiang lost her right arm and right leg in a childhood accident, but won seven gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. “I’m so excited to be here. Thank you…
Seoul, Apr 22 (UNI) South Korea on Tuesday expressed deep regret over Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ritual offering to the notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine on the occasion of its annual spring festival. The South Korean foreign ministry said in a statement that the government expresses deep disappointment and regret over the fact that Japan’s…
Los Angeles, Apr 22 (UNI) NASA and SpaceX launched a new commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS)on Monday. A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft lifted off at 4:15 a.m. Eastern Time from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in the southeastern U.S. state of Florida. It is scheduled to autonomously dock with the ISS on…
Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) In a major administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 33 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, including District Magistrates of several districts, along with three senior IPS officers, official sources said here on Tuesday. Sources said that Divisional Commissioner Varanasi Kaushal Ram Sharma has been posted as Secretary to the…
New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court is set to hear today a plea demanding the imposition of President’s Rule and urgent deployment of paramilitary forces in West Bengal, citing ongoing communal and political violence, allegedly linked to the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad district. The matter was earlier mentioned for urgent listing before…
Washington, Apr 22 (UNI) A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 caught fire at Orlando International Airport in the United States, over 200 people were evacuated, the Fox35 broadcaster reported on Monday, citing the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). According to the FAA’s data, the Airbus A330 was preparing to fly from Orlando to Atlanta with 282…
New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left on a two-day visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to attend various meetings, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman. The PM in a post on X said, that India values its historic relations with Saudi Arabia. “Bilateral ties…
Moscow, Apr 22 (UNI) Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday, on behalf of the Thai people, expressed condolences over the passing of Pope Francis, saying that his compassion, courage, and humility “inspired millions of people across faiths and nations.” Earlier in the day, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis died on Easter Monday…
Kolkata, (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) produced a clinical all-round display to register a 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL clash at Eden Gardens here on Monday night. After posting a formidable 198 for 3 on the back of a commanding 90 from captain Shubman Gill, Gujarat bowling unit maintained a stranglehold…
Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill produced a batting exhibition, hammering a scintillating 90 off 55 deliveries to guide his side to an imposing 198/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday night. Gill’s authoritative knock was the fulcrum of GT’s innings, putting the hosts under…
