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India’s participation at Venice Film Festival to create new opportunities
New Delhi, Sep 5 (UNI) Dr Neena Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Italy, has said that India's participation as a focus country for the first time in Venice Film festival last year was indeed a step ahead in strengthening co-production ties.…
Germany should engage in talks with Taliban, keep helping Afghans
Berlin, Sept 5 (UNI/Sputnik) Germany should negotiate with the Taliban to be able to evacuate people from Afghanistan and render humanitarian aid to locals, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday.
The chancellor saw the resumed…
Novak Djokovic tops teen “Ruuune!” at US Open 2021 in calendar slam bid
If the last-name chorus of “Ruuuuuune!” in support of his relatively unknown teenage opponent at the U.S. Open bothered Novak Djokovic, he never let anyone know.
Nor was there any visible evidence that Djokovic was shaken by the shaky…
UK records another 32,406 Covid-19 cases in a day
London, Aug 28 (UNI/Xinhua) Another 32,406 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 6,698,486, according to official figures released Saturday.
The country also…
Lenovo expands manufacturing capabilities for PCs, notebooks, smartphones in India
NEW DELHI: Tech major Lenovo on Thursday said it is significantly ramping up its local manufacturing capabilities in India across product categories like PCs, notebooks and smartphones to meet the increasing customer demand.
While the…
Words alone won’t help auto industry; concrete actions are required: Maruti Suzuki India…
NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava on Wednesday said that while a lot of statements were made by government officials supporting the automobile industry, but when it comes to taking actual steps nothing has really happened.…
Germany’s military operation to evacuate citizens from Kabul to end Thursday
Berlin, Aug 26 (UNI/Sputnik) Germany's military operation to evacuate people from Afghanistan will end Thursday, Der Spiegel reported, citing sources. Germany's last evacuation flight from Kabul will take place Thursday, according to the…
India should be invited to G7 leaders meeting: Group’s Foreign Affairs Committee
London, Aug 24 (UNI) The G7 Foreign Affairs Committee Chairs on Tuesday said that no member of the international community should unilaterally recognise the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, and the key criteria for recognition should…
Modi, Merkel discuss Afghanistan, repatriation of stranded people
New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday evening and discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan and the repatriation of stranded people, among other issues.
Both…
Boris Johnson to call on G7 to support for Afghan people
London, Aug 24 (UNI/Sputnik) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will call on the Group of Seven (G7) leaders to step up their support for the Afghan people at the bloc's emergency virtual meeting on Afghanistan he will be chairing on…
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich pay tribute to late legend Gerd Muller
Munich , August 22: Before FC Bayern Munich's home match against 1. FC Koln, the Bundesliga champions commemorated and remembered Gerd Muller, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 75.
Muller made history with Bayern and the German…
Taliban beating people with AK-47 to stop them from entering Kabul airport
Kabul , August 20 The Taliban were firing into the air and beating people with AK-47 to stop them from entering the airport despite having the required documents, a media report said.
"It's a complete disaster. The Taliban were firing…
Germany’s Social Democrats overtake Greens ahead of crucial election
Berlin, Aug 18 (UNI/Sputnik) Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) have overtaken the
Greens, polling at 21%, just 2 points behind Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives (CDU/CSU), a survey showed on Wednesday.
This is the closest the…
The warning is out: wind, water, oceans are spinning out of control
There’s something apocalyptic happening. After the flash floods in Germany that killed and displaced hundreds in July, and the heat wave in Canada that touched nearly 50° C, and took many lives, it is Greece now being consumed by wild…
World leaders greet India on 75th Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) Congratulatory messages on India’s 75th Independence Day poured in on Sunday from several world leaders and their representatives, including the US, Russia, Canada, and nearer home from Nepal, Sri Lanka and the…
Germany’s flood relief fund to reach $11.8 billion
Berlin, Aug 6 (UNI/Sputnik) The reconstruction fund for the western German regions damaged by heavy floods last month is estimated to reach up to 10 billion euros, with cost expected to be shared between federal and state governments, Der…
PM Modi lauds every player of men’s hockey team, says Aug 5 will remain one of most memorable…
New Delhi , August 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said August 5, 2021, will remain one of the most memorable days for every hockey lover and sports enthusiast after the Indian men's hockey team ended its 41-year medal drought at the Olympic…
Tokyo Olympics, Day 13: Ravi Dahiya, men’s hockey team eye medals, Vinesh Phogat to start…
Tokyo , The men's hockey team and grappler Ravi Dahiya will look to win medals on day 13 of the Tokyo Olympics while Vinesh Phogat will also start her campaign at the Games on Thursday.
The men's hockey team will lock horns against Germany…
Israel says Iran will obtain nuclear weapons materials in 10 weeks
Tel Aviv, Aug 4 (UNI/Sputnik) Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz forecast on Wednesday that Iran will be able to produce military-grade nuclear materials as soon as 10 weeks from now, owing to a sweeping violation of the Joint…
Tokyo Olympics, Day 12: Women’s hockey team, Lovlina eye medals; Neeraj Chopra in action…
Tokyo , August 3 Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Shivpal Singh will be in action on day twelve while boxer Lovlina Borgohain will compete in the semifinals in the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday.
Lovlina (69kg) has assured India a bronze…