New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) In a significant milestone for India’s defence capabilities, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The flight tests were conducted yesterday at 1230 hrs, the DRDO said on its social media platform…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) The Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka arrived early this morning on a three-day visit, as part of efforts to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries. On Monday, the Fijian PM will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, where they…
Bengaluru, Aug 24 (UNI) Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge today launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing it as a “toxic organisation” that poses a grave danger to India’s unity, democracy, and constitutional values. In a strongly worded statement, he said that for building an enlightened and prosperous India, every citizen must…
Jammu, Aug 24 (UNI) Life came to a standstill today after several parts of the Jammu region witnessed flash-flood-like situations due to continuous heavy rainfall, causing damage to a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway. Officials said that overnight heavy rains created havoc in parts across the Jammu region, including in the Jammu, Kathua, Samba,…
Kochi, Aug 23 (UNI) India exported 16,98,170 metric tonnes (MT) of seafood worth ₹62,408.45 crore (US$ 7.45 billion) during the financial year 2024-25, with frozen shrimp retaining its dominance as the country’s top export item. Announcing the figures at a press conference here, DV Swamy, Chairman of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), said…
New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Google announced that its advanced ‘Veo 3’ model will be free for users this weekend. As part of this trial, users can create up to 3 videos with this platform, and the Veo 3 model will be accessible to free users via the Gemini app till 10 PM Pacific Time…
Johannesburg, Aug 23 (UNI) South Africa today announced their white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of England, with the return of seasoned batsman David Miller and allrounder Marco Jansen providing a major boost to the Proteas’ campaign. Miller, who last featured in the T20I setup during the home series against Pakistan in 2024, is back…
Hong Kong, Aug 23 (UNI) Cristiano Ronaldo’s 100th goal for Al Nassr was not enough as Al Ahli lifted the Saudi Super Cup with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory following a 2-2 draw at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday. The match was cagey until the 38th minute, when Al Nassr won a penalty after the…
By Rohit Mitra Srinagar, Aug 23 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh continued their good showing to finish on top of the medal tally in the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival that concluded at the Dal Lake here today Odisha and Kerala finished in the top three, largely due to the contribution of athletes who train at…
New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) In a dramatic escalation of the standoff between the legal fraternity and the Delhi District Courts, across the national capital, lawyers have vowed to continue their strike on Monday, August 25, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the controversial notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor (LG). The LG’s notification, dated August…
