New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) In the first four months of 2025, over 1.3 lakh foreign tourists traveled to India for medical treatment, accounting for approximately 4.1 percent of the total foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) during this period, the Government said today. “The total number of FTAs for medical purposes in India during 2025 (up…
Jeddah, Aug 7 (UNI) China’s men’s basketball team trounced India 100-69 here today for its second straight win in preliminary Group C at the FIBA Asia Cup. Hu Mingxuan and Zhao Jiayi had 17 points apiece, and Cheng Shuaipeng and Wang Junjie each added 13 as the Chinese men took an easy victory following their…
London, Aug 7 (UNI) The Tendulkar-Anderson Test series was one for the ages as nothing separated both the sides post the five-Test series after a thrilling finale at The Oval. Even Sachin Tendulkar, who shares his name on the series trophy with former England seamer James Anderson, was on the edge of his seat till…
Sambhal, Aug 7 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lashed out at political rivals and historical wrongs, declaring Sambhal a sacred symbol of Hindu faith. CM Yogi took aim at foreign invaders, Congress, and the Samajwadi Party, warning that “those who sinned against Sambhal will face stern retribution.” CM was in Sambhal on Thursday…
Chennai, Aug 7 (UNI) Expressing deep anguish and concern over the continuing arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister M K Stalin today wrote to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr.S.Jaishankar to take immediate and effective measures to secure the release of all the detained fishermen and their boats from the…
In this debut episode of IAF Unplugged, 3 dynamic IAF Engineering Officers from the Technical Branch take you behind the scenes of life in the Indian Air Force. Squadron Leader Rishikesh Sawant shares his experience working with advanced surface-to-air guided weapon systems in challenging terrains. Squadron Leader Akash Kashyap talks about his journey from Mi-17…
Srinagar, Aug 7 (UNI) The ongoing anti-militancy operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its seventh day, with heavy firing and intermittent explosions continuing through the night. Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited South Kashmir to review the counter-terrorism grid. Launched last week based on specific intelligence about the presence of at…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today came under fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after AAP MP Sanjay Singh questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva dismissed the allegations as a sign of “political frustration”, claiming that AAP leaders are struggling to cope with…
Washington, August 7 (UNI) The administration of US President Donald Trump will close two missions of American space agency NASA responsible for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, the Newsmax broadcaster reported, citing the agency. In a statement sent by email, NASA said that the missions are “beyond their prime mission” and being terminated “to align with…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the recommendation made by former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for his removal from office. The recommendation had followed the recovery of a large amount of unaccounted cash from his official residence…
