Zurich, Feb 7 (UNI) The operations of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) have been suspended due to various violations, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Bureau of the FIFA Council on Thursday and is effective immediately. FECOFOOT…
Kolkata, Feb 06 (UNI) Amazon India on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ARGA, an initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, to enable women entrepreneurs in and around Gonda district to leverage ecommerce and build their business. The collaboration was formalized at a special event celebrating World Wetlands Day at the Parvati…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (UNI) Online traveling company MakeMyTrip (MMT) today said “spiritual travel” in India is witnessing unprecedented growth, with pilgrimage destinations now accounting for over 10 per cent of company’s total room night bookings in Q3 FY25. Searches for religious destinations on the platform have surged by 46 per cent in 2024 as…
Nagpur, Feb 6 (UNI) Star batsman Virat Kohli was ruled out of the first ODI against England due to a knee issue, as India began their 50-over campaign post the 2023 World Cup with a fresh-look squad. England won the toss and elected to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday. India…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed police authorities in Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, Haryana, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu to ensure protection for Discovery officials allegedly facing threats following the release of their documentary series ‘Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu’. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna,…
Washington, Feb 6 (UNI) Top officials in the Donald Trump administration on Wednesday tried to walk back the president’s remarks the previous day that the United States will “take over” the Gaza Strip and gain “long-term ownership position” in the enclave. “The only thing President Trump has done, very generously, in my view, is offer…
Los Angeles, Feb 5 (UNI) Duchess of Sussex and “Happier Than Ever” singer Billie Eilish stepped in together to bring joy to a teenage girl who lost everything in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires. On February 4, Meghan Markle, 43 shared a video on her Instagram handle, revealing how she and the 23-year-old Grammy winning…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (UNI) Voting for the 70-member Delhi assembly, that witnessed a triangular contest, concluded peacefully, with the turnout recorded at around 57.89 percent on Wednesday. Thanking the people of Delhi for participating in the election, the Election Commission said the election process was “smooth, free, and fair”. As per the ECI’s Voter…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (UNI) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh today inaugurated the first India-Arab Universities’ Presidents’ Conference in the capital, participated by delegates from Arab countries, along with representatives from Indian universities. The conference is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Arab League, UGC and…
Ayodhya (UP), Feb 5 (UNI) Around 13 per cent out of more than 3.70 lakh votes were polled for Milkipur assembly polls in Ayodhya till 9 am amidst tight security arrangements on Wednesday, official sources said here. According to the Chief Electoral Officer’s office polling which started at 7 am will continue till 6 pm….
