New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be on a State visit to India from January 14-18, in his first visit to India as president. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, Members of Parliament and officials, a statement said. President Tharman will be accorded a ceremonial welcome…
Shimla, Jan 13 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh shivered under a severe cold wave on Monday as dry and sunny weather returned after two days of cloudy and inclement conditions. The cold wave has intensified significantly, causing minimum temperatures to plummet by 2-3°C in the past 24 hours. Severe frost and freezing temperatures have created challenging conditions,…
Stoppage given for 06 months Trains passing through WCR will stop for 02 minutes Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal For the convenience of passengers, Railways has provided stoppage to 13 trains passing through West Central Railway (WCR) at Ashoknagar, Mungaoli and Badarwas stations of Bhopal Railway Division on an experimental basis for six months in both directions….
Luanda, Jan. 13 (UNI) Angola has registered 224 cholera cases as of 6 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) on Sunday, reported the Ministry of Health. In the past 24 hours, three cholera deaths and 54 new cases have been reported, with most of the cases recorded in the capital province of Luanda. National emergency response…
Melbourne, Jan 12 (UNI) Russia’s 17-year-old tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva showcased both her tactical brilliance and endearing personality as she secured a straight-sets victory over Marie Bouzkova in the first round of the Australian Open 2025 on Sunday. The teenager won 6-3, 6-3, navigating a challenging opponent and rainy conditions at Melbourne Park. Andreeva, mentored…
Los Angeles, Jan 12 (UNI) At least 16 people have been killed by blazes as thousands of firefighters race to battle spreading wildfires across Los Angeles County, the most populous U.S. county, local authorities said Saturday. According to a list of fatalities published by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner, death toll from wildfires…
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) 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…
Islamabad, Jan 11 (UNI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship matches against the West Indies. Major changes have been made to the squad that toured South Africa in December 2024 and lost 2-0. To strengthen the spin department for the home Tests, Sajid Khan,…
Srinagar, Jan 11 (UNI) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the strategic Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district, security has been significantly ramped up across the valley. According to official sources, the Special Protection Group (SPG), tasked with the Prime Minister’s security, has taken over the…
