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ECI hands over Chair FEMBoSA role to ECI of Bhutan for 2021-22
New Delhi , August 12 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday handed over the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) role to the Election Commission of Bhutan for 2021-22.
Sushil Chandra,…
Mi-8 Helicopter with 16 people aboard crashes in Russia’s Kuril Lake
Moscow , August 12 (ANI): A helicopter with 16 tourists crashed in Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Territory into the Kuril Lake.There were 16 people on board a Mi-8 helicopter that crashed in Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka…
IBSA has high stakes in expediting reforms of multilateral bodies
New Delhi, Aug 11 (UNI) India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA), united in their practise of democratic ideals and longstanding battle against uprooting colonial legacies, have high stakes in expediting reforms of multilateral bodies…
Punjab Sports minister offers prizes to Punjab players returning from Tokyo
Chandigarh, Aug 10 (UNI) Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Tuesday informed that the state government will honor Olympics medal winners and participating state players besides Gold-medallist Javeline…
Afghan acting Finance Minister steps sown, leaves country
Moscow, Aug 11 (UNI/Sputnik) Afghanistan's acting Finance Minister Khalid Payenda has stepped down and left the country following pressure from the presidential palace, Tolo News reported, citing sources.
According to sources, Payenda is…
Irresponsible withdrawal of US, NATO from Afghanistan to lead unrest: Qureshi
Islamabad, Aug 10 (UNI/Xinhua) Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that irresponsible withdrawal of the U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan may give benefit to militants and lead to unrest in the country.…
Pentagon secretary, Pakistani Army Chief discuss situation in Afghanistan
Washington, Aug 10 (UNI/Sputnik) US and Pakistan's top defense officials during a phone conversation discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan as well as regional security, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said in a readout.
The phone…
UN chief repeats call for calm on Lebanon-Israel border
New York , August 9 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres repeated his call on Sunday for calm on the Lebanon-Israel border.
"The secretary-general expresses his deep concern about the recent escalation between Lebanon and Israel…
Tokyo Olympics Day 16, Closing Ceremony Highlights: Tokyo chapter concludes, over to Paris!
Tokyo Olympics 2021, Day 16: The Tokyo Olympics are officially over. IOC President Thomas Bach declared the Games closed after the French flag was raised inside Olympic Stadium for the transition to Paris 2024. After a short performance in…
Putin to participate in UNSC debate chaired by PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 8 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in Monday’s high-level open debate on Maritime Security at the United Nations Security Council, being chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India holds the…
China’s submarines attempt to shadow UK Aircraft carrier in Pacific
London, Aug 8 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Chinese nuclear submarines tried to secretly follow UK aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth that was moving into the Pacific Ocean, but were soon identified, the Express newspaper reported on Sunday.
Queen…
Iran urges support for political solution in Afghanistan
Tehran, Aug. 8 (UNI/XINHUA) Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met here on Sunday the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's personal envoy on Afghanistan and regional issues, Jean Arnault, and called for a "clear stand" of the…
Biden sticks to Afghanistan withdrawal plans; Taliban advances
Washington, Aug 8 (UNI/SPUTNIK) US President Joe Biden was informed on Sunday about the Taliban (terrorist organization, banned in Russia) offensive in Afghanistan and the seizure of several regional centers, but the troop pullout plan…
Neeraj Chopra’s javelin pierces through years of disillusionment at Tokyo
The name will be immortalised in the echelons of Indian sports. The man himself seemed to know it as soon as the throw that brought him gold, left his hand. The way he immediately turned towards the stands, arms raised towards the heavens,…
Japan’s daily COVID-19 infections rise, hit record of 15,753
Tokyo, Aug 7 (UNI/Xinhua) Japan's daily COVID-19 infections hit a record high of 15,753 on Saturday for the fourth consecutive day, while the number of people hospitalized in Tokyo also reached a fresh high, local media reported Saturday.…
10,000 foreign fighters of 20 groups in Afghanistan for Taliban
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Taliban is not operating alone in Afghanistan, according to the country's Ambassador to the UN, Ghulam M Isaczai.
More than 10,000 foreign fighters are in the country, representing 20 groups, including Al-Qaeda…
PM praises golfer Aditi Ashok’s skill and resolve during Tokyo 2020
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded golfer Aditi Ashok for her skills and resolve during her stellar performance at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Aditi missed a medal narrowly after she finished fourth in…
Biden nominates new US ambassadors for Argentina, Guinea, Switzerland
Washington , August 7 President Joe Biden has named his three choices to serve as the next US ambassadors to Argentina, Switzerland and Equatorial Guinea, along with seven other administration posts, the White House announced on…
Italy wins men’s 4×100 meter relay race at Tokyo Olympics
Moscow, Aug 6 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Italian runners won the men’s 4x100 meters relay race at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday and claimed the gold medals.
Great Britain grabbed silver and Canada finished third.
Earlier in the day, Jamaica won the…
Golfer Aditi Ashok keeps hope alive for a medal, finishes round 3 at 2nd spot
Tokyo, Aug 6 (UNI) India's star golfer Aditi Ashok has kept hope alive for a medal in Women's Individual Stroke Play at the Kasumigaseki Country Club here on Friday.
Aditi finished Round 3 with 2nd place with a score of 12 under par (-12)…
