Melbourne, Jan 12 (UNI) Sixth seed Casper Ruud fought through a grueling five-set match to advance to the second round of the Australian Open 2025, defeating close friend and training partner Jaume Munar 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena. The Norwegian, who trains alongside Munar at the Rafa Nadal Academy…
Rourkela, Jan 12 (UNI) UP Rudras notched up an important 3-1 win against Delhi SG Pipers here at the ongoing Men’s Hockey India League here. It was goals by Floris Wortelboer (30′), Kane Russell (43′) and Tanguy Cosyns (54′) that helped them bag three points and climb up to No.2 on the points table on…
Chennai, Jan 11 (UNI) The principal Opposition AIADMK and its ally, the DMDK in Tamil Nadu, on Saturday announced boycott of the February five bypoll to the Erode East Assembly constituency alleging the elections would not be held in a free and fair manner under the ruling DMK. In a statement here, AIADMK General Secretary…
Istanbul, Jan. 11 (UNI) The “end is near” for the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its affiliates in Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claimed here on Friday. Speaking to local and international media representatives at a press briefing, Fidan highlighted clearing the Syrian territory from terrorism as one of Türkiye’s foreign policy priorities…
Washington, Jan. 11 (UNI) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Friday warned that global economy in 2025 faces heightened uncertainty due to economic policies, particularly the directions of U.S. trade policy. “Not surprisingly, given the size and role of U.S. economy, there is keen interest globally in the policy directions of the…
Dhaka, Jan 11 (UNI) With a rapidly deteriorating economy and the prevailing socio-political instability, combined with the pulling out of investors and expatriates no longer sending money, Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus’-led-interim government is working on a roadmap to build investor confidence, and bring an elected government to power, a top official said today. Speaking as…
Srinagar, Jan 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming inauguration of the Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir scheduled for January 13. In a post on X, Modi said, “I am eagerly awaiting my visit to Sonmarg, Jammu and Kashmir for the tunnel inauguration.” Modi was…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (UNI) Waaree Energies Limited, India’s largest manufacturer of solar PV modules with an installed capacity of 13.3 GW, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Enel Green Power India Pvt Ltd from Enel Green Power Development S.R.L for a consideration of Rs 792 crore. The deal is subject to…
Dhaka, Jan 11 (UNI) Opening batter Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, having made 387 appearances across formats for Bangladesh. Iqbal wrapped up his career with 15,192 runs for Bangladesh, the second-most after Mushfiqur Rahim. Announcing his retirement on Facebook, Tamim said: “I have been away from international cricket for a long…
Mumbai, Jan 11 (UNI) Seasoned pacer Mohammad Shami has been named in India’s 15-member squad for the IDFC First Bank five-match T20I series against England, marking his return to Team India after recovering from an injury. The series is set to begin on January 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The All-India Men’s Selection…
