TEN Nepali students have been killed while four were injured in Israel after Palestinian extremist outfit Hamas launched a barrage of rocket strikes in the Middle Eastern country's southern region, the foreign ministry of Nepal said on Monday (9). Hamas carried out a barrage of air strikes in Southern Israel…
THE cricket World Cup 2023 has begun and among several cricketers who are taking part in the marquee event are six of Indian origin who are representing other nations. The ongoing edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup has six such cricketers who are playing for the Netherlands,…
AN Indian caregiver was on Saturday (7) injured in Ashkelon, the Israeli city which has been hit by air-borne attacks launched by Hamas, after a rocket struck the house she was in to provide care, the Times of India reported. Sheeja Anand, 40, hails from Payyaviir in Kannur district of…
WHILE the ace India batting duo of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul came to the rescue of their team against Australia in the hosts' opening campaign in the ICC World Cup 2023, both looked dejected after the match in Chennai ended with almost nine overs to spare. India, who bowled…
A TWO-DAY workshop on routine immunisation, climate change and environmental sustainability was organised for faith leaders by the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance in collaboration with UNICEF at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. The workshop, led by subject matter experts, provided faith leaders with up-to-date scientific…
IN what is seen by political observers and experts as a 'semi-final' ahead of the big 'final' -- the general elections -- next year, five states across India will go to elections in November, the country's election commission announced in New Delhi on Monday (9). The states -- Madhya Pradesh,…
NEW Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss Monday's World Cup clash against the Netherlands but is expected to return to the team later in the week, said coach Gary Stead on Sunday. Williamson is still recovering after six months out with a knee injury although he did feature in the…
THE ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has triggered a 'war' in India's political circles after prime minister Narendra Modi extended solidarity for the Jewish state following deadly attacks by the Hamas extremists from the Gaza Strip. Sitaram Yechury, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), spoke about…
AIR India on Sunday (8) successfully evacuated its crew members and two airport managers from Tel Aviv in Israel after a deadly conflict between the Israeli forces and Hamas started, rocking the stability in the Middle East once again. Sources told News18 that those evacuated included 10 crew members, comprising…
INDIA beat threatening challenges early in their chase of a target of 200 to beat five-time champions Australia by six wickets in their first match of ICC World Cup 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Sunday (8). The hosts were reduced…