Dubai, Oct 2 (UNI) The warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 concluded with wins for the top three-ranked nations in the format, as India, Australia and England all showed their class ahead of the start of the tournament. The fourth and final day of warm-up fixtures didn’t entirely go the…
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), in collaboration with the International Kho Kho Federation, announced the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, scheduled to be held in India in 2025. The landmark event will see participation from 24 countries across six continents, with 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams competing….
Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) Sarfaraz Khan’s unbeaten double hundred (221*) along with crucial half-centuries from skipper Ajinkya Rahane (97) and Tanush Kotian (64) put Mumbai in a commanding position against Rest of India (ROI) on Day 2 of the Irani Cup at Bharat Ratna Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium on Wednesday. Mumbai finished the…
Mumbai, Oct 2 (UNI) There was no trading on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday for ‘Gandhi Jayanti’, traders informed. The Forex Market also shut for the same, they added.
Srinagar, Oct 2 (UNI) Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has filed a petition in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court challenging his “house arrest”. The case has been listed on October 4, said a statement on Wednesday. A statement issued by Mirwaiz said he had earlier filed a writ petition…
Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the discipline in his life and his simplicity. Addressing the Seva Pakhwada seminar at the Lok Bhawan auditorium, the CM traced PM Modi’s remarkable journey from that of an ordinary citizen to becoming the Prime Minister of…
Beirut, Oct 2 (UNI) The Israeli army and Hezbollah fought fiercely, using various weapons, in southeast Lebanon on early Wednesday morning, according to Lebanese official sources. Lebanese military and security sources told Xinhua that an Israeli infantry commando force of about 40 members tried to infiltrate under cover of drones to the eastern edge of…
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) An Advanced Light Helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF), engaged in flood relief operations in Sitamarhi, Bihar made a precautionary landing in an inundated area on Wednesday due to technical snag. “An ALH helicopter of the IAF, which was engaged in flood relief operations in the Sitamarhi sector in…
Phnom Penh/New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) The Indian Embassy in Cambodia has been actively engaged in rescuing and repatriation of Indian nationals trapped into working for cybercrime syndicates, with 67 Indians rescued from Poipet on September 22 with the help of Cambodian police. In a press statement, the Indian Embassy in Cambodia said that Cambodia…
Bengaluru, Oct 2 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Raju Poojary for the upcoming bye-election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from the Dakshina Kannada Local Authorities’ Constituency. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced this decision on Wednesday. The by-election is scheduled for October 21, with the party expressing confidence in…
