New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and assistance of Indian citizens residing in the region. In response to the recent developments, the embassy has issued additional helpline numbers for Indian nationals requiring assistance or support. In a statement released…
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the visionary architect of the Indian Constitution, by releasing its manifesto or ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the upcoming Lok Sabha election 2024. The event, held at the party headquarters in New Delhi, was graced by the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has unveiled its third list of candidates for the upcoming Odisha Assembly Election, announcing names for 75 constituencies after deliberation by its Central Election Committee. In a significant move, veteran leader Niranjan Patnaik has been nominated to contest from the Bhandaripokhari assembly seat, showcasing the party’s emphasis on…
Kolkata: In a spectacular display of power-hitting, opener Phil Salt propelled Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. After a stellar bowling performance by Mitchell Starc, who claimed three crucial wickets for KKR, restricting LSG to a below-par total of…
New Delhi: Reigning Asian Games champion Palak Gulia clinched India’s 20th Paris Olympic quota place in shooting by winning bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship Rifle/Pistol in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Despite a shaky start in the 24-shot final, the teenager exhibited nerves of steel, steadily…
New Delhi: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful field evaluation of the Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System. Designed and developed indigenously, the MPATGM system has undergone rigorous testing in various flight configurations to demonstrate its technological superiority. Comprising the MPATGM, Launcher, Target Acquisition…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel late Saturday in what the Israeli army described as an unprecedented attack. Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari revealed that 99 percent of the launches were intercepted, with 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles being shot…
Mullanpur: In a nerve-wracking encounter at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) emerged victorious in a thrilling last-over showdown against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 27 of the TATA IPL 2024. A disciplined bowling performance combined with a sensational finishing act by Shimron Hetmyer propelled Rajasthan Royals to victory,…
New Delhi: India’s wrestling contingent continues to make waves at the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, securing two more medals on the third day of the prestigious tournament. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 23-year-old wrestler Radhika claimed a silver medal in the women’s 68kg category, while Shivanee Pawar added…
New Delhi: The Indian contingent for the upcoming second Boxing World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok has been officially unveiled, with notable names set to represent the nation. Leading the charge will be Commonwealth Games champion Amit Panghal, who has been appointed as the captain of the squad. Scheduled to take place from May 25 to…
