New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Indian carriers on Wednesday announced restoration of their regular flight schedule to Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, after a brief disruption due to the ongoing political turmoil in that country. The Air India, Vistara and Indigo on Wednesday announced regular flight operations to the neighboring country, officials told on Wednesday. The flight…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Reacting to the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Paris Olympics just before her gold medal match, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today’s setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing.” In a social media post on X, PM Modi said, “Vinesh, you…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the unwarranted comments passed by a Punjab and Haryana High Court judge criticising an Apex Court order that had stayed proceedings in his court. The Apex Court while taking suo motu action on Justice Rajbir Sehrawat’s remarks by which he said that “the Supreme…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Amid the political turbulence in Bangladesh and the ensuing incidents of violence, India on Wednesday brought back all non-essential staff and families from the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, which continues to remain functional. Sources said that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka continues to remain functional, while the non-essential…
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday described the Wayanad landslides’ in Kerala as a ‘huge tragedy’ and urged the Central Government to declare it a ‘national disaster’ and also support a comprehensive rehabilitation package for the district. Speaking during the Zero Hour, Gandhi also urged the…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) Ajay Devgn has announced the commencement of shooting for Son Of Sardaar 2 with a unique video featuring Mrunal Thakur playing the dhol and his son, Yug Devgn, posing with the film’s clapboard. The sequel to the hugely successful 2012 action-comedy Son Of Sardaar promises even more comedy, action, and…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) Actress Taapsee Pannu, who tied the knot with badminton player Mathias Boe in March this year, has been enjoying her time at the Paris Olympics 2024. Recently, Boe announced his retirement as a badminton coach on Instagram, prompting a humorous comment from Pannu. In his retirement announcement, Boe reflected on…
By BD Narayankar New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) In the world of athletics, rivalries often fuel competition and inspire greatness. But sometimes, they also give rise to unexpected friendships that transcend boundaries. Such is the story of Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem, two javelin throwers from neighboring nations, India and Pakistan. Despite the political tensions…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) India on Tuesday partially modified its 2016 statement imposing a ban on Indian nationals from travelling to Libya, and in a fresh notification said that Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Libya. The MEA statement asked Indian nationals to exercise caution, avoid inter-province travel by road and…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) There is no proposal under consideration by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to provide solar cookers at subsidised rates, Minister of State Shripad Yesso Naik said in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday in a written reply to a question. The Minister, however, said that MNRE is supporting the…
