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Meghalaya Congress urges government to select legislators to visit Bangladesh
Shillong, Sep 17 (UNI) Meghalaya’s opposition Congress legislator, George Lyngdoh on Friday urged the state Government to select a delegation of legislators to visit Bangladesh and show solidarity with the indigenous communities (Khasis,…
India rejects reports relating to over-the-horizon strikes by US in Afghanistan
India on Thursday rejected media reports suggesting that the US was in touch with it to explore the option of carrying out ”over-the-horizon” counter-terror strikes in Afghanistan.
While responding to a question on the issue at a press…
TVS Motor Company betting big on fast-growing 125 cc motorcycle, scooter segment in India
NEW DELHI: Chennai-based TVS Motor Company is betting big on the fast-growing 125 cc motorcycle and scooter segment in India, marking it as a profitable future growth area, according to a top company official.
The company, which on…
Indonesia reports 3,145 new COVID-19 cases, 237 more deaths
Jakarta, Sep 16 (UNI/Xinhua) The number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 3,145 within one day to 4,181,309, with the death toll adding by 237 to 139,919, the country's Health Ministry said on Thursday.
According to the ministry,…
Afghan-origin Indian businessman abducted; GOI rescue efforts on
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) India is in touch with all concerned regarding an Afghan-origin Indian national who was abducted at gunpoint from near his shop in Kabul two days ago, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
MEA…
US sanctions 5 individuals in Turkey over links to Al-Qaeda
Washington, Sep 16 (UNI/Sputnik) The US Treasury on Thursday added five individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals list for their alleged links to Al-Qaeda.
Among the individuals designated, two are nationals of Egypt and three of…
Jaishankar meets Chinese FM, underlines progress in border disengagement for better ties
Dushanbe/New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Dushanbe and underlined that progress in disengagement in the border areas is…
Jaishankar calls on Tajikistan President, discusses Afghanistan
Dushanbe/New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon during which they exchanged views on the recent developments in Afghanistan and their impact on regional…
Manika Batra left out of India squad for Asian TT Championships
Star paddler Manika Batra was on Wednesday left out of the India squad for the Asian Championships beginning September 28 in Doha after she did not attend the mandatory national camp in Sonepat.
In the absence of the world number 56th…
Afghanistan may see more turmoil: CDS Bipin Rawat
THE SITUATION in Afghanistan can change further and there could be more turmoil, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday. He also said that China will step into Afghanistan in the time to come.
Speaking at an event…
Major fracas took took place between Mullah Baradar and Khalil Haqqani over govt formation
Kabul, Sep 15 (UNI) A major row broke out between Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Khalil ur-Rahman Haqqani at the Presidential Palace, days after the Taliban set up a new government in Kabul.
The argument between…
Putin self-isolates after Covid-scare; feeling perfectly healthy : Kremlin
Moscow, Sep 15 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently self-isolating because of COVID-19 cases detected among his acquaintances, is feeling good, he is perfectly healthy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on…
European Parliament resolution criticises Pak support to Taliban
Brussels/New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Short of slamming the US, the European Parliament on Wednesday expressed its frustration over Washington for its lack of a serious exit strategy from Afghanistan. While indicting the Taliban for its…
Your contribution to Sri Lanka, world cricket will stand for all time: Sangakkara, Jayawardene…
New Delhi , September 14 Former Sri Lanka skippers Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene lavished praise on compatriot Lasith Malinga after the fast bowler announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.
Malinga retired…
US lawmaker presses Blinken on whether drone strike hit US aid worker or ISIS-K
Washington , September 15 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday dodged questions on whether the Afghanistan drone strike targeted a worker for an American aid organisation and members of his family instead of an ISIS bomber.
US…
German election: CDU candidate Armin Laschet presents 100-day program
Christian Democrat (CDU) candidate Armin Laschet attempted to brush aside the weekend’s disappointing TV debate by presenting a four-page “immediate program” for his first 100 days in office on Monday.
The six-package plan, containing 19…
South Africa complete 3-0 T20 series sweep over Sri Lanka
Openers Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks scored unbeaten half-centuries to lead South Africa to a 3-0 Twenty20 series sweep over Sri Lanka with a 10-wicket win in the third and final match on Tuesday. Sri Lanka had scored 120 for eight…
Srinagar PGTI golf : Olympian, professionals to participate in upcoming tournament
Srinagar, Sep 14 (UNI) World famous golfer and Olympian Udayan Mane is all set to participate in the upcoming J&K Open 2021 golf tournament organised by Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) at Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) in the…
India lodges disappointment over ‘unwarranted remarks’ on Kashmir by UNHR chief
New Delhi/Geneva, Sep 14 (UNI) India on Tuesday express its disappointment over the “unwarranted remarks” by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Jammu and Kashmir ”which do not reflect the ground reality”.…
India negotiating MoUs with African countries for import of pulses
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) India has entered into agreements with Malawi and Mozambique for import of pulses to meet growing domestic demands, and is also negotiating MoUs with some other African countries for import of pulses, Minister of…
