Kannada Rajyotsava celebrated with much fervour in Karnataka; PM, HM, CM greet people
Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated with great fervour across the state of Karnataka on Friday as the state government organised major events to mark the day. Kannada Rajyotsava is observed on November 1 every year to commemorate the formation of the state of Karnataka after Independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home […]
India clocks robust growth in key mineral production in FY25 first half
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The government on Friday said that the production of key minerals in the country has continued to witness strong growth during the first half of the current fiscal (FY25), with iron ore leading the pack. The FY25 growth follows record production levels in the last fiscal (FY24), according to the […]
Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai extend Diwali greetings
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Global tech leaders Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai on Friday extended their wishes for Diwali, the festival of lights. Apple CEO shared a post along with a picture clicked by Delhi-based photographer Rohit Vohra. “Diwali is a time of light, unity, and hope. Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous and peaceful […]
India cancel intra-squad match at WACA ahead of BGT: Reports
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The three-day intra-squad game between India Test team and India A, scheduled to be played behind closed doors from November 15-17 at the WACA ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has reportedly been cancelled. It means that India’s first match on tour of Australia will be the five-match Test series opener […]
Aus to tour SL for two-match Test series, one ODI game in 2025
Colombo, Nov 1 (IANS) Australia will tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series and a solitary ODI in January-February 2025, Sri Lanka Cricket said on Friday. The Test series is part of the ICC World Test Championship Cycle of 2023-25, where Australia are currently placed at the second position with a point percentage of […]
IPL 2025: ‘Happy that the journey is continuing’, says Bumrah on being MI’s top retention pick
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Amidst the array of batters being retained by their teams ahead of IPL 2025, India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah became the top retention pick of five-time champions Mumbai Indians. The ace sppedster, who has been retained for Rs 18 crore, said he is happy of his journey in the franchise […]
3rd Test: Sundar claims 2-26 as NZ reach 92/3 at lunch on Day 1
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Off-spinner Washington Sundar struck two crucial blows as India grabbed the initiative on the first morning of the third and final Test as New Zealand reached 92/3 in 27 overs by lunch at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. Sundar claimed the wickets of New Zealand skipper Tom Latham (28) and […]
Australian university to boost South Pacific cancer screening under new initiative
Sydney, Nov 1 (IANS) A Sydney university has launched a new initiative to boost screening and treatment for cervical cancer in the South Pacific. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney on Friday announced that its world-leading health research institute, the Kirby Institute, has received 25.9 million Australian dollars ($17.04 million) in a donation […]
Sri Lanka: Three university students killed, 35 injured in bus accident
Colombo, Nov 1 (IANS) Three students from Sri Lanka’s General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU) were killed, with at least 35 others injured in a bus accident in the southeastern area of the country on Friday morning, police reported. Police spokesperson DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that the bus, carrying around 41 passengers, overturned around […]
Syrian firefighters battling massive wildfire in Latakia forests
Damascus, Nov 1 (IANS) Firefighters in Syria’s northwestern coastal Latakia province were battling a massive wildfire in the dense forests, local media reported. The fire has been raging in the rural area of Badrousiyah in Latakia as strong winds and thick vegetation drove flames toward the Kasab area near the Syrian-Turkish border. Kasab is home […]
