Turkey, 18/3: Turkey is hoping that a grain export deal between Kyiv and Moscow key to alleviating a global food crisis can be extended for another 120 days — but time is running out. The current deal expires just before midnight on Saturday, Istanbul time. “The deadline is approaching,” Turkey’s Defence Minister…
Texas, 18/3: Former President Donald Trump will be holding the first rally of his 2024 campaign later this month in Waco, Texas. The rally, announced Friday, will be held the evening of Saturday, March 25, in a Republican state where the former president has a large following, increasing the chances of a packed house….
Mumbai, 17/3: KL Rahul smashed a brilliant 75ot out while Ravindra Jadeja scored unbeaten 45 as India chased down the target of 189 runs against Australia in 39.5 overs to win the first ODI by 5 wickets. The hosts suffered a top-order collapse in the paltry chase before Rahul and Jadeja took them through. Earlier,…
New Delhi, 17/3: The Indian Army will hold a nine-day mega military exercise with militaries of over 20 African countries from March 21 in Pune with an aim to significantly boost overall cooperation, amid China’s persistent efforts to expand its strategic influence in the continent. Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande will also host…
Bangalore, 17/3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that PM MITRA mega textile parks would be set up in seven states including Karnataka. “PM MITRA mega textile parks will boost the textiles sector in line with 5F (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) vision. Glad to share that PM…
New Delhi, 17/3: The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has reserved 10 per cent of vacancies for former ‘agniveers’ in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), days after earmarking a similar quota in Border Security Force (BSF) in a move that will give the new crop of military personnel job opportunities after being out of…
Bangalore, 17/3: National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two alleged Islamic State operatives who were found involved in over two dozen incidents of arson and sabotage, including burning of the national flag in Karnataka, an official said Friday. Maaz Muneer Ahmad (23) and Syed Yasin (22) of Shivamogga have been charged…
New Delhi, 17/3:In a major development, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday extended former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s ED custody by five more days in a money laundering case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy in the national capital.
Sydney, 17/3: Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retired from cricket with little fanfare on Friday, bowing out after playing an inter-state match in Tasmania. Paine led Australia between 2018 and 2021 after Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy in the wake of the “Sandpaper-gate” ball-tampering incident against South Africa. He…
Auckland, 17/3: New Zealand said it will ban TikTok on devices with access to the country’s parliamentary network due to cybersecurity concerns, becoming the latest nation to limit the use of the video-sharing app on government-related devices. Concerns have mounted globally about the potential for the Chinese government to access users’ location and contact…
