Melbourne, Aug 16 (UNI) Bollywood star and filmmaker Aamir Khan inaugurated the 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025, gracing the occasion with a ceremonial hoisting of the Indian national flag to mark Independence Day. The actor, who inaugurated the festival amidst thunderous applause, was specially invited on India’s Independence Day…
Ohio (USA), Aug 16 (UNI) Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka fell to a 6-1 6-4 defeat by Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open. The Kazakh dominated the opening set and racked up 11 aces against the world number one before sealing her victory in 74 minutes. “I’m happy with the serve. It was…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) A total of 182 Indian shooters will feature at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun which will commence in Shymkent, Kazakhstan today. The Championship will be held from August 16-30 Aug 2025. The Indian contingent, which is the championship’s largest, will compete in a total of 58 medals events, including…
Jamshedpur/Kolkata, Aug 16 (UNI) Indian Super League (ISL) sides Jamshedpur FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and East Bengal FC will be in action in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup 2025 on Sunday. Jamshedpur FC will face Diamond Harbour FC in the third quarter-final at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur, while Mohun Bagan…
Cairns (Queensland), Aug 16 (UNI) A final over thriller saw Australia seal a win in a closely-fought series-decider here today, with Glenn Maxwell powering an unbeaten 62 not out runs off 36 deliveries to propel the hosts over the line off the penultimate delivery. With the series level at 1-1 after Dewald Brevis’ stunning maiden…
Jeddah, Aug 16 (UNI) China marched into the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup final after beating New Zealand 98-84 in today’s semifinal, moving within one victory of retaking the event title for the first time in ten years. China took its 16th Asian title on home court in 2015, but failed to make into the last…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera today alleged that the Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim League’s “collaboration” was central to the division of the country. Speaking in response to the NCERT module on ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’, during a press conference here, Khera claimed that it offers a “selective and incomplete narrative”…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) The death toll in the tragic roof and wall collapse of a Dargah at Humayun’s Tomb here rose to seven today, with two more people succumbing to injuries, while the police have registered a case under relevant sections in this connection. The FIR in this wall and roof collapse incident…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Remembering former Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee on his 7th death anniversary, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that his vision for nation building, efforts for the welfare of the poor and perspective on good governance continue to guide everyone. The Delhi CM on Saturday morning visited Vajpayee’s…
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Aug 16 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be on a two-day official visit to Kathmandu on August 17-18, in preparation for the upcoming visit of Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli to India on August 31. This will be Nepal PM Oli’s first visit to India since assuming office 14 months ago. In…
