India armwrestlers shine at Asian Championship 2024
In a phenomenal display, the Indian contingent that competed in the Asian Championship 2024, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, won a total of 7 medals including 1 Gold and 6 Bronze…
South Africa coach Walter explains X-factor behind Nortje’s selection ahead of Ngidi
South Africa’s white-ball coach Rob Walter stated that speedster Anrich Nortje is not far away from returning to his best after his recent struggle and explained the reason for picking…
French Open: Alex de Minaur downs Alex Michelsen, reaches second round
Alex de Minaur wrapped up a 6-1, 6-0, 6-2 victory against Alex Michelsen in the first round to kick-start his French Open 2024 campaign in style on Tuesday. After play…
“He is right up there with Ronaldo and Messi”: Ross Taylor on Kohli’s social media presence
Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor believes that Virat Kohli’s influence is “right up there” with the football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Over the past couple of years,…
Rain plays spoilsport once again, delays toss for England-Pakistan 3rd T20I match
Once again rain has impeded the ongoing series between Pakistan and England as the toss for the third T20I on Tuesday at the Sophia Gardens got delayed due to drizzle.…
US decries IDF strike in Rafah, urges Israel to prioritise civilian safety
National Security Council’s Strategic Communications Coordinator, John Kirby condemned the recent Israel Defence Forces (IDF) strike in Rafah, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of innocent lives, including children. In…
World Uyghur Congress urges probe into Volkswagen supply chain over “forced labour” in China
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) and the Society for Threatened People (STP) have called for a complete investigation into “Uyghur forced labour in the supply chains” of Volkswagen (VW), a…
Geneva: Union Health Secy Apurva Chandra heads key committee at 77th World Health Assembly
At the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra assumed the pivotal role of leading committee and expressing commitment to steering the committee’s discussions effectively.…
Pak former PM Nawaz Sharif admits Pakistan violated peace agreement with India in 1999
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif admitted on Tuesday that Islamabad ‘violated’ an agreement with India in 1999. Sharif’s disclosure unfolded during a meeting of the PML-N general council, where…
Sudan: Indian troops triumph in tug of war against Chinese counterparts
Indian troops deployed in Sudan as part of a UN Peacekeeping mission emerged victorious in a remarkable Tug of War contest against their Chinese counterparts, as confirmed by Army officials.…
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan responds to Imran Khan’s ‘controversial’ post
In response to a ‘controversial’ post from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan’s “X” account, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan addressed the issue, stating that Khan “did not see” the…
Xi Jinping exposes cracks in China’s governance model
During President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China in mid-May, he said Russia and China are “jointly committed to promoting the establishment of a more democratic multipolar world order”. To countries…
UN chief condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says “horror must stop”
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Israeli strike in Rafah, saying that the attack “killed scores of innocent civilians who were only seeking shelter from this deadly conflict.” He…
“It does not seem real, it is ineffable”: KKR skipper Iyer on team’s IPL title win
Following his side’s third Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer said that the feeling does not seem real and he wants to “soak…
T20 WC: India’s bowling duo Chahal, Avesh depart for US to link up with squad in New York
India’s bowling duo Yuzvendra Chahal and Avesh Khan left to link up with the first batch of the Men in Blue squad in New York ahead of the ICC T20…
England skipper Jos Buttler on paternity leave, likely to miss 3rd T20I against Pakistan
England captain Jos Buttler is set to miss their third T20I clash against Pakistan on Tuesday in Cardiff due to paternity leave. According to ESPNcricinfo, Buttler returned to his home…
‘Clay king’ Rafael Nadal exits French Open in opening round for first time, Zverev prevails
Rafael Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, gave his all in what might be his final appearance in the French Open but fell prey to the sharp forehand aggressive play…
Two former Tripura players in US team for T20 WC, one to play for Kenya, says Tripura Cricket Association’s Jayanta Dey
Two players Milind Kumar and Harmeet Singh, who represented the Tripura Ranji team, have been selected in the USA’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and Joint Secretary…
PM Modi hails India’s para-athletes for “remarkable achievement” in Athletics Championships
Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on India para-athletes for their exceptional rise in the World Para Athletics Championships following their “remarkable achievement” in the competition. India finished the recently…
FNC discusses AI, technology, renewable energy with German delegation
Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), received Joachim Herrmann, State Minister of the Interior, Sport and Integration…
WHO chief addresses World Health Assembly, mentions Global Traditional Medicine Centre established in India
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday mentioned the Global Traditional Medicine Centre established in India, and the first global summit on traditional medicine, organised by the…
Dubai Culture awarded four ISO certifications
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced that it has earned multiple accreditations in four new International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) standards. These certifications are in Business Continuity Management…
“India taking lead in advocating for digital health innovations…:” Union Health Secy
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra stated that the traditional public health approach of focusing on community interventions like information and awareness as well as preventive measures holds the key to…
Bangladesh: 10 people dead, over 150,000 houses damaged due to cyclone Remal
As many as 10 people were killed as cyclonic storm Remal made landfall in Bangladesh’s coastal area on Sunday night, Dhaka Tribune reported, citing State Minister for Disaster Management and…
India providing strength to SEARO region on affordable medical counter measures: Union Health Secy
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra chaired the high-level meeting on “Advancing Health and Well-Being of Billions in the WHO South-East Asia Region. He stressed that India, by being the pharma…