London, Jan 13 (UNI) Former England bowler James Anderson has signed to play for Lancashire in 2025. Anderson, 42, will be available for the entire County Championship season and the T20 Blast. England’s leading wicket-taker has not played since retiring from international duty with his final Test appearance in July. “I’m very excited,” Anderson told…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Mission Mausam’ on Tuesday to gaming to make India a ‘weather-ready and climate-smart’ nation. As per a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi will also participate in the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Bharat Mandapam here. He will…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The field evaluation trials of indigenously-developed Nag Mk 2, the third-generation anti-tank guided missile, were successfully conducted at the Pokhran field range. During the three field trials, the missile systems destroyed precisely all the targets – maximum and minimum range, thus validating its firing range, a Defence Ministry statement said….
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said that the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh remains “stable but sensitive” and the number of troops currently deployed there will not be reduced. Addressing a press conference at the Manekshaw Centre here, General Dwivedi said there have…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said that India is not looking at any military presence in Afghanistan in the “near time frame”. General Dwivedi said, “The emotional connect between India and Afghanistan is always high and it will remain so. But as far as military presence as of…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Terming Pakistan as the epicentre of terrorism, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday claimed that violence has substantially dropped in Jammu and Kashmir with more and more terrorists neutralised, and an increase in troop deployment. Addressing the customary annual press conference at the Manekshaw Centre here, Gen Dwivedi said,…
Dubai, Jan 13 (UNI) Two-time tournament champion Australia has named their preliminary 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, headlined by the return of their captain. The return of Pat Cummins headlines Australia’s preliminary 15-player squad for the ICC Mens Champions Trophy 2025, according to an ICC media release. Cummins will lead the side…
Lucknow, Jan 13 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended a warm welcome to devotees, saints, mahatmas, kalpvasis and visitors wishing them well for the first holy dip as the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, Maha Kumbh began on Monday in the sacred city of Prayagraj. Highlighting the event’s significance, the CM described Maha Kumbh…
Prayagraj, Jan 13 (UNI) Prayagraj witnessed a breathtaking sight as thousands of devotees gathered at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima. Marking the first Snan Parv (bathing festival) of Maha Kumbh 2025, the event drew pilgrims from across…
Sydney, (UNI) Steve Smith’s long-term red ball future remains one of cricket’s greatest mysteries, but the stand-in Test skipper has revealed for the first time his desire to still be around for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics when T20 makes its debut. The 35-year-old looked faster, hit higher and stronger than his rivals with a…
