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Covid-19: Rani Rampal and six other women’s hockey team members test positive
Bengaluru (Karnataka), April 26 : India women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal and six other team members have tested positive for the coronavirus upon return from their respective hometowns to their training base at SAI Bengaluru.…
Europe to aid India in it’s COVID-19 fight
Brussels, Apr 26 (UNI) European Union Commission is preparing humanitarian assistance for India in the form of medical oxygen devices and medications, Commission spokesman Balazs Ujvari said on Monday.
"India has mainly asked for medical…
Two high-ranking Taliban military leaders killed in Southern Afghanistan
Kabul, Apr 26 (Sputnik) Two high-ranking Taliban commanders have been killed in a drone strike by government forces in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, a source told Sputnik on Monday.
According to the source, hundreds of…
IAF to deploy 2 copters to douse Mizoram fire
Aizawl: The Indian Air Force (IAF) would deploy two helicopters to douse the forest fire in Mizoram even as the state's fighters and disaster management personnel are battling the blaze in Lunglei district and its adjoining areas, officials…
Dominance of Indo Pacific region – II
--- Part II of the series by Maj. Gen. CP Singh (Retd.)
NAVAL STRENGTH TO DOMINATE IOR
The Indian Navy performs four sorts of roles within the Indian Ocean region—military, diplomatic, constabulary and benign to guard the maritime…
Biden to visit Britain, Belgium in June
Washington, April 24 The White House said that President Joe Biden will travel to Britain and Belgium in June, the first overseas visit since he took office in January.
Biden will attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Cornwall,…
Pakistan called to stay out: Afghan President
Kabul, Apr 22 (UNI) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday called on Pakistan to not to interfere in his country and rein in the Taliban so as to ensure peaceful departure of NATO forces next month.
Sputnik reported the President…
Matua community, border area voters in Nadia dist to play key role in 6th phase of WB Assembly poll
Nadia (West Bengal) , April 21 Members of the Matua community and those who reside in Nadia district on the India-Bangladesh border would play a key role in the sixth phase of the West Bengal Assembly poll on Thursday.
Karimpur,…
Blinken, Jaishankar reiterate commitment for restoration of democracy in Myanmar
Washington , April 20 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (local time) spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the situation in Myanmar and both the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic values…
EU supports holding Palestinian Elections in East Jerusalem
BRUSSELS, Apr 20 (Sputnik) The European Union supports the holding of Palestinian elections on all territories, including East Jerusalem, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said at a Monday meeting with the Palestinian Minister for…
Choice of ‘friendship and enmity’ is in Pakistan’s hands, says Afghan president
Kabul , April 19 The announcement of the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan will require that Pakistan make a decision on its Afghan policy -- whether to opt for cooperation or enmity with its neighbour, Afghanistan…
Three Russian climbers missing on Nepal’s Annapurna peak: Report
Kathmandu , April 19 Three Russian climbers have reportedly gone missing from Nepal's Annapurna I peak (8,091 meters), located in the north-central part of the country.
The climbers have been identified as Sergey Kondrashkin,…
Hefazat –E- Islam top leaders arrested in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNI) Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has come up for discussion in the politics of Bangladesh again after the siege of Shapla Chattar in Motijheel in 2013.
Last month, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of independence and the…
The rise of Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar has begun IPL 2021 like a dream. In doing so, the Mumbai Indians leg-spinner has incidentally, carried on his form from the 2019 (13 wickets) and 2020 (15).
His role has been pretty clear from the Mumbai Indians management.…
IAEA head arrives in Tehran to meet with head of Iran’s atomic energy organisation
Tehran , February 21 Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, to take part in Sunday talks with Vice President and Head of Atomic Energy Organisation of…
Mosaddek, Al-Amin return, Taijul left out from Bangladesh’s NZ tour
Dhaka , February 19 Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday named the 20-man squad for the upcoming white-ball tour to New Zealand.
Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Naim and Al-Amin Hossain have returned to the side while spinner Taijul…
Sri Lanka appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach for Windies tour
Colombo , February 19 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday appointed former pacer Chaminda Vass as the national team's fast bowling coach for the upcoming tour of West Indies.
His appointment comes following the resignation of David…
Jayawardene says absence of Sri Lanka players in IPL 2021 ‘message for them to lift their…
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 19 Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said it is 'disheartening' that no Sri Lankan player was picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 mini-auction on Thursday and added that the island…
India’s neighbouring countries, including Pakistan laud PM Modi’s proposals on COVID-19…
New Delhi , February 19 The neighbouring countries of India, including Pakistan, supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five proposals on the management of COVID-19.
Speaking during the virtual workshop on ''COVID-19 Management:…
Sri Lankan government cancels Imran Khan’s address to Parliament
ISLAMABAD: The Sri Lankan Parliament on Thursday has cancelled the planned address of Prime Minister Imran Khan during his upcoming visit to the island nation, reported Dawn.
This is being seen as a move by the Sri Lankan government to…
