Canada pacer Kaleem Sana is eyeing to take the wicket of his former friend Babar Azam in their upcoming Group A clash against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Kaleem, who hails from Pakistan, is a friend of Babar, and he has […]
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UK Foreign Secretary congratulates S Jaishankar on his reappointment as Minister of External Affairs
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Tuesday extended his congratulations to S Jaishankar on his reappointment as External Affairs Minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet. Taking on X, the UK Foreign Secretary stated, “I would also like to extend my congratulations to @DrSJaishankar on his re-appointment as External Affairs […]
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Pakistan security forces arrest 85 Afghan nationals for illegally crossing border
As many as 85 Afghan nationals have been arrested by security forces in the border district of Chagai district for allegedly crossing into Pakistan illegally, according to officials, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. The Afghan nationals were found on the Pakistani side near the border lacking legal travelling documents. The Afghan nationals entered Pakistan illegally to cross into Iran for further journeys, according to Dawn report. […]
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Andrew McDonald confirms skipper Mitchell Marsh is ready to bowl in upcoming T20 WC fixtures
Ahead of their game against Namibia in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said that the management is very hopeful that the Men in Yellow skipper Mitchell Marsh will bowl in the upcoming matches of the mega event. In their second fixture, Australia will lock horns against Namibia at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium […]
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Jammu to Vaishno Devi helicopter service to resume from June 18, booking started
To facilitate pilgrims seeking special darshan quickly, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board will start its Jammu to Sanjhi Chhat helicopter service from June 18, 2024. Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Anshul Garg, said that the SMVDSB is starting the Jammu to Sanjhi […]
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Bodies of four including two-yr-old killed in J-K terror attack brought to Jaipur
The bodies of four victims, including the two-year-old, killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi were brought to Jaipur by train on Tuesday. The bodies of the deceased, namely Pooja Saini, a resident of Murlipura in Jaipur, her two-year-old son Livansh (Kuttu), Rajendra Saini and Mamta Saini, […]
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Delhi court acquits nine accused in corruption case citing “casual” investigation by CBI
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has acquitted nine accused, including one company and four bank officials, in a corruption case nine years after the trial started, citing the “casual” manner of an investigation by the agency. This case pertains to an alleged fraud of Rs 4.8 crore to a Canara Bank. A case […]
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Residents of Pak-occupied Gilgit Baltistan protest against land mafia activities, demand justice
The issue of land mafia activities in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan continues to be a pressing concern, with unlawful land seizures occurring through forceful or deceitful means for real estate or monetary gain. This endangers legitimate owners and inhabitants, subjecting them to eviction and property loss. A recent protest outside the Gilgit Press Club shed light on encroachments […]
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Chris Gayle to lead West Indies Champions in World Championship of Legends 2024
West Indies cricketing legend Chris Gayle will be leading West Indies Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), which is set to take place from July 3 to 13 in England. The tournament will be hosted at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium and Northamptonshire Stadium in England. The WCL is […]
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Jitendra Singh assumes charge as Union Minister of State at PMO for third consecutive term
Jitendra Singh on Tuesday took charge as Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Top officials of the ministry welcomed him with bouquets on his first day in office after being sworn in on Sunday. Singh has held these portfolios in the last two […]
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan assumes charge as Union Agriculture Minister
Shivraj Singh Chouhan assumed charge as Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Tuesday. The Ministry staff presented Chouhan with a bouquet after he took charge. Chouhan highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his day in office by authorising the release of the 17th installment of PM Kisan […]
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Arjun Ram Meghwal takes charge as MoS in Law Ministry
Arjun Ram Meghwal assumed charge as Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Law and Justice on Tuesday. He was greeted by his colleagues and presented with a flower bouquet and tree saplings. Speaking about the functioning of the ministry, Arjun Meghwal said, “The first most priority of […]
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Amit Shah assumes charge as Union Home Minister for second consecutive time
Top BJP leader Amit Shah assumed charge as Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation on Tuesday in New Delhi. Shah took charge as Home Minister for the second consecutive term. He has been holding the portfolio since 2019. Upon his arrival at the the ministry’s office in North Block […]
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India to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
The Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday named India as hosts for the first-ever Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in December 2024. This will be the first time ever that a FIH Hockey Junior World Cup will include as many as 24 teams. As per a release by […]
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L Murugan takes charge as MoS in I&B Ministry, thanks PM Modi for ‘opportunity to serve Ministry again’
L Murugan assumed charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) on Tuesday. Murugan was welcomed and greeted by the ministry staff as he arrived at his office to take charge. “Today, I am taking charge as Minister of State for I&B. I am very […]