Moscow, June 21 (UNI) Weighing in on the Russia-Ukraine war, and the ongoing Israel-Iran war, Russian President Vladmir Putin highlighted their key aspects, and clarified Moscow’s stance on both of them, in an interview with Sky News Arabia. Speaking on the Ukraine war, Putin claimed that external powers are actively blocking a peaceful resolution, accusing…
Leeds, June 21 (UNI) England went to Tea on Day 2 at 107 for 1 in 24 overs, with Ben Duckett (53*) and Ollie Pope (48*) steering a strong reply after an early blow from Jasprit Bumrah. Trailing India by 364 runs, the hosts showed resilience on a surface that remained friendly for batting despite…
Galle, June 21 (UNI) The opening Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ended in a hard-fought draw on Saturday, with rain and resilient batting efforts from both sides denying a result at the Galle International Stadium. Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto was the standout performer, becoming the first from his country to score centuries in both…
Paris, Jun 21 (UNI) India’s Neeraj Chopra edged out Germany’s Julian Weber to win the javelin throw title at the Paris Diamond League 2025. Neeraj, a two-time Olympic medallist, won registering a best effort of 88.16m achieved during his first throw of the night. Weber finished second with a best throw of 87.88m- also his…
Leeds, June 21 (UNI) Rishabh Pant etched his name in the record books yet again as he struck a blistering century against England at Headingley, helping India script a historic moment — the fourth instance of three Indian batters scoring hundreds in the same Test innings outside Asia. Pant’s unbeaten century, brought up in trademark…
Tehran/New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) India is to help evacuate Nepali and Sri Lankan nationals stranded in Iran, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, following requests from Kathmandu and Colombo. The Indian Embassy in Tehran said in a post on X, asking Nepali and Sri Lankan nationals in Iran to establish contact. “On request of the…
New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) The celebration of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Saturday witnessed an overwhelming global participation, from India’s borders and remote villages to bustling cities and embassies abroad. The day was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who performed yoga at the iconic Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, addressing a massive…
New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Saturday under its flagship ‘Yoga Sangam,’ with participation from over 60 locations across India’s coastline in the Northwest, Western, Eastern, Southern, and island territories. From the bustling bases on the Western Seaboard, including Mumbai, Goa, Karwar,…
New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Air India to remove three senior officials from all roles and responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering and for being involved in ‘serious and repeated lapses”. The DGCA also directed initiation of internal disciplinary proceedings ‘without any delay’ and reporting…
New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) From Adalaj Ki Vav in Gujarat to the Sun Temple in Konark and Red Fort in Delhi, at least 81 architectural wonders served as backdrops for mass yoga participation by people of all ages on International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrated on Saturday. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture…
