January 22, 2025 12:23 PM January 22, 2025 12:23 PM

Sri Lanka: UNP, SJB agree to unite for local govt elections

In Sri Lanka, the first round of discussions between the opposition parties United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have agreed to contest the upcoming local government elections as a united front.   In the last General Elections, the UNP and SJB ran separately, leading...

January 22, 2025 1:27 PM January 22, 2025 1:27 PM

J&K: Badhaal village declared as containment zone after 17 mysterious deaths

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Rajouri district administration has declared the Badhaal village as a containment zone and prohibited all gatherings in the area. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that according to an order issued by the District Magistrate of Rajouri, designated officials will oversee...

January 22, 2025 9:16 AM January 22, 2025 9:16 AM

Bharat Mobility Global Expo draws vehicle enthusiasts nationwide

In the national capital, vehicle lovers from all over the country are reaching in large numbers to the Bharat Mobility Global Expo-2025 at Bharat Mandapam, to explore newly launched and advanced vehicles. Electronics and vintage cars are the centre of attraction among visitors. Two-wheelers and thre...

January 22, 2025 9:13 AM January 22, 2025 9:13 AM

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets QUAD counterparts on day 1 in office

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his QUAD counterparts at the US Department of State in Washington DC last night. They include External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Japan's Takeshi Iwaya and Australia's Penny Wong. The QUAD is a diplomatic partnership among India, Australia, Japan, and the Un...

January 22, 2025 9:09 AM January 22, 2025 9:09 AM

Chhattisgarh: 14 naxalites killed in encounter with security forces

In Chhattisgarh, six women Naxalites are part of 14 Naxalites killed in an encounter with security forces in Gariaband district. Inspector General of Police of Raipur Range Amresh Mishra said that the killed Naxalites include a member of the Central Committee of Maoists, its security team and member...

January 22, 2025 8:59 AM January 22, 2025 8:59 AM

HIL 2024-25: UP Rudras secure 2-0 win over Team Gonasika

In the Men’s Hockey India League, UP Rudras defeated Team Gonasika 2-0 in a closely contested match and climbed to the top of the Hockey India League standings at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela, yesterday.   After a goalless first half, Tanguy Cosyns opened the scoring in the 37th minute w...

January 22, 2025 8:55 AM January 22, 2025 8:55 AM

Telangana signs MoUs for investments in energy, space sectors

The Telangana state government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) relating to investments in energy and space sectors during the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday. The government has signed an MoU with Skyroot Aerospace which will invest 500 crore rupees in setting up a private rocket ...

January 22, 2025 8:51 AM January 22, 2025 8:51 AM

ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin FC holds Mohun Bagan Super Giant to 0-0 draw

In the Indian Super League (ISL) Football, Chennaiyin Football Club held league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 0-0 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai last night. With the draw, Mohun Bagan remains top with 37 points from 17 games, while Chennaiyin are 10th with 18 points.   T...