Dhaka, June 30 (UNI) The Bangladesh parliament on Sunday passed a record 7.97-trillion-taka (68 billion U.S. dollars) national budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year (July 2024-June 2025). Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali placed before the parliament the annual budget of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. Unanimously by voice vote, the parliament passed the budget…
By BD Narayankar Chennai, June 30 (UNI) Indian spinner Sneh Rana’s glittering eight-wicket haul was met with sparkling batting performances by South Africa’s Sune Luus and Laura Wolvaardt on day three of their one-off Test here on Sunday, though the visitors still face an uphill task to save the match. At the draw of stumps,…
Bengaluru, June 30 (UNI) In a heartfelt Instagram post, Ravindra Jadeja, the renowned all-rounder of Indian cricket, bid farewell to T20 internationals with deep gratitude. Jadeja, known for his dynamic performances on the field, expressed his appreciation for the support and memories garnered throughout his T20 career. “With a heart full of gratitude, I bid…
New Delhi, June 30 (UNI) General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, who superannuated after more than four decades of service to the nation. General Upendra Dwivedi is an accomplished military leader with 40 years of service in the Armed Forces, an…
Doha/New Delhi, June 30 (UNI) Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of the Taliban regime in Kabul, on Sunday said that he held talks with a senior Indian official on the sidelines of the third UN-sponsored meeting on Afghanistan in Doha and thanked India for its assistance to the Taliban-ruled nation. In a post on X, Mujahid said…
Doha/New Delhi, June 30 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Doha on Sunday on an official visit during which he will hold talks with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The Indian Embassy in Qatar posted on X that the EAM was received…
Srinagar, June 30 (UNI) J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday visited Amarnath Holy Cave and took stock of facilities being provided to pilgrims. The Chief Secretary reviewed the facilities at the Holy Cave and the Tatkal Registration counters at Pahalgam Convention Centre and Nunwan Base Camp, a statement said. At Nunwan Base Camp, the…
Chennai, June 30 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced a cash reward of Rs 125 crore for the victorious Indian team for winning the T-20 World Cup title. In a social media post, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said the team showcased exceptional talent and remained unbeaten in the…
New Delhi, June 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Indians again displayed their unwavering faith in the country’s Constitution and the democratic system in the recent Lok Sabha election, where a world record of 65 crore people cast their votes. Resuming his Mann Ki Baat programme after a four-month break due to…
Mumbai, June 30 (UNI) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde warned that if the complaint against CSC center operators comes for collecting money in the name of crop insurance from farmers, strict action will be taken against such people. In his statement, Munde stated that, under the Pradhan Mantri Pik Bima Yojana, crop insurance is being…
