Pyongyang, Jan 19 (UNI) North Korea has tested an underwater nuclear weapon system in response to joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported citing a statement by a spokesman for North Korea’s Defense Ministry. “Joint maritime exercises were staged again in the waters off…
Jakarta, Jan 19 (UNI) A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Central Sulawesi province in central Indonesia on Friday morning, the country’s Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) said. The agency reported the earthquake rocked off at 00:36 a.m. Jakarta time on Friday (1736 GMT on Thursday). The epicenter was located 9 km southwest of Tojo Una-Una regency…
Ranchi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team put on a spirited show against Germany but were unable to get over the line as they lost 2-2 (3-4 SO) in a thrilling Semi-Final at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024 here on Thursday night. India will now face Japan, who lost 1-2 to…
Riyadh, Jan 19 (UNI) Saudi Arabia will host a special World Economic Forum meeting from April 28-29, Minister for Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim said Thursday. “A meeting of participants of the World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia is planned for April 28-29 and will focus on global cooperation, growth and energy,” Alibrahim said at…
Melbourne, Jan 18 (UNI) World No. 1 Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round after surviving a major scare from former finalist Danielle Collins in a three-set thriller on Thursday at the Australian Open. Under the closed roof at Rod Laver Arena, Swiatek snatched a remarkable 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory in three hours and 14…
Jammu, Jan 18 (UNI) “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” (VBSY) has raised aspiration and esteem in common citizen, and brought about change in the work culture both at political as well as official level, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh here on Thursday. The Minister was addressing media-persons after participating in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual…
Islamabad, Jan 18 (UNI) Pakistan on Thursday struck terrorist hideouts in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, less than 48 hours after Iran violated its airspace. According to a statement issued by the military’s media affairs wing, “Hideouts used by terrorist organisations namely Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) were struck in an intelligence-based operation…
New Delhi Jan 18 (UNI) The INS Visakhapatnam on Wednesday night swiftly came to the rescue of a ship bearing Marshal Island flag in the Gulf of Eden that was attacked by a drone. After receiving the distress call, INS Visakhapatnam that was carrying anti piracy patrolling in the Gulf of Eden immediately acknowledged the…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved equity investments by two Coal India Ltd (CIL) subsidiaries — South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) for setting up thermal power plants at an estimated cost of Rs 21,547 crore….
Bengaluru, Jan 18 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the first-ever international grandmasters open chess tournament in the august presence of chess legend Vishwanathan Anand here on Thursday. The grand event is witnessing the participation of 1,500 players from India and 20 other countries, including more than 40 Grandmasters, marking a celebration of global chess…
