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UK to ease visa requirements for Ukraine refugees
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy says, no longer interested in NATO membership
India calls for close cooperation to tackle trafficking, Colombo Security Conclave
Male/New Delhi, March 9 (UNI) India on Wednesday called for setting up of a joint working group involving stakeholders from member countries of the Colombo Security Conclave and its observer nations on tackling trafficking and transnational…
Piyush Goyal lauds govt for Ukraine evacuation, accuses Cong. of spreading…
New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI) Union minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine was a matter of pride for the whole nation, and slammed Congress blaming its leaders for spreading "misinformation".…
German Green party ministries oppose longer life-span of nuclear plants
Berlin, March 8 (UNI/Xinhua) Two German ministries led by Green Party politicians, Robert Habeck and Steffi Lemke, on Tuesday spoke out against extending the operating times of the country's remaining nuclear power plants, despite…
Judo Federation removes Putin from all positions
https://youtu.be/SNUpSl6IyTY Moscow, March 6 (UNI/Sputnik) The International Judo Federation announced on Sunday stripping Russian President Vladimir Putin and businessman Arkady Rotenberg of all positions in the organization. "The…
India’s envoy to Palestine, Mukul Arya found dead in Embassy;
New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) India's Representative to Ramallah, Mukul Arya, an IFS officer of the 2008 batch, was found dead inside the embassy premises in the Palestinian city of Ramallah on Sunday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar…
Capt. Rohit shares credits in Win: Team, Jadeja’s decision to declare
Mohali, March 6 (UNI) Team India Captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said it was the team and Ravindra Jadeja's decision to declare India's first innings after the selfless player sent a message out to the dressing room to put Sri Lanka into…
Ashwin is 2nd highest Indian Test wicket-taker
Mohali, March 6 (UNI) All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin became the second highest Indian wicket-taker after he surpassed Kapil Dev on day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka here on Sunday. He raced past Kapil's record of 434 wickets…
Iraqi Council reopens nominations for president on SC advise
Baghdad, March 6 (UNI/Xinhua) The Iraqi Council of Representatives (parliament) on Saturday voted to reopen the nomination for the post of president of the country. A statement by the parliament said that 203 lawmakers voted in favor of…
Israeli PM Bennett meets Putin in Moscow
New Delhi, March 5 (UNI) Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Saturday met Russian President Vladimir Putin at Kremlin to discuss the ongoing crisis in the region, Russian media outlets reported. This was an unannounced visit by the…
Jadeja’s 175 Not out, helps India declare at 574/8
Mohali, March 5 (UNI) Ravindra Jadeja cracked an unbeaten 175 as India declared their first innings at a staggering 574 for 8 in the first innings against Sri Lanka here on Saturday. The bowling-all-rounder took to cleaners a listless…
Face of Haqqani Network’s leader revealed
Kabul, March 5 (UNI) The Head of Haqqani Network and the Taliban-appointed Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani's face was revealed as he appears before a camera for the first time on Saturday. "Sirajuddin Haqqani, Taliban's Interior's…
Finland ready to join NATO
Moscow, March 5 (UNI/Sputnik) Finland is ready to discuss its possible accession to NATO because the situation in eastern and northern Europe has significantly changed over the Russian military operation in Ukraine, President Sauli…
Kohli reaches 8000 run milestone in 100th Test
Mohali, March 4 (UNI) Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant took the game away from Sri Lanka by smashing a sterling 96 to help the host reach 357 for 6 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test at the IS Bindra Stadium, here on Friday. Pant was…
Death toll in Pakistan mosque blast rises to 50
Islamabad, March 4 (UNI/Xinhua) The death toll from a powerful blast in a mosque in Pakistan's northwest Peshawar city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has risen to 50 on Friday, according to hospital and police officials.…
India reach 109/2 at lunch
Mohali, March 4 (UNI) India reached 109/2 at lunch on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium here on Friday. Virat Kohli, who is playing his 100th Test match, joined Hanuma Vihari in the middle after…
Ukraine: ‘Russia not allowing to douse fire at nuke plant’
Kyiv, March 4 (UNI) Ukrainian emergency services on Friday said the Russian troops have not allowing them to extinguish the fire at Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. "The occupiers are not allow the SES units (Ukrainian public rescue…
Railway shooter Ruchita wins gold at Cairo
Mumbai, March 3 (UNI) Western Railway's Shooter Ruchita Vinerkar brought laurels to the country at the ongoing ISSF Shooting World Cup in Cairo. Vinerkar was part of the women's team event of 10 meter Air Pistol team that won a gold after…
Germany replaces gas imports from Russia
Berlin, March 4 (UNI/Sputnik) Germany has started to replace gas imports from Russia with supplies from other countries but still purchases some fossil fuels from Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. "We have prepared for purchasing gas…
Over 2,000 civilians killed in Ukraine: Reports
Kyiv, March 2 (UNI) The Ukrainian authorities on Wednesday said more than 2,000 civilians have been killed so far in Russia's invasion, which began nearly a week back. One of those killed was an Indian student in Kharkiv's shelling on…
