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Iranian FM urges IAEA to take clear stance on threats against Iran's nuclear sites
Tehran, April 2: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called on the United Nations nuclear watchdog to adopt a clear stance regarding the threats against his country's peaceful nuclear facilities.
Rafah residents flee after Israel warns to evacuate
Tel Aviv, April 1: Palestinians began fleeing Rafah on Monday after the Israel Defense Forces called on residents of the southern Gaza town to evacuate.
Israeli Military launches new operation against Gaza terror bases
Tel Aviv, March 30: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that Saturday afternoon, its forces began ground operations in the Al-Jenina neighborhood of Rafah in Gaza, with the aim of expanding the security zone in the southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas approves new truce proposal as Israel begins new ground operations in Gaza's Rafah
Gaza/Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas has said it had approved a proposal from mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which it received two days earlier.
Bangladesh's former minister alleges Muhammad Yunus, his associates had prosperous 7.5 months
Dhaka, March 28: Bangladesh's former Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Mohammad A Arafat, has claimed that Bangladesh's economy may be tanking, hundreds of thousands may have lost their livelihoods, inflation may be out of control but Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, and his confidants have had a very "prosperous seven and a half months."
Delhi: LoP Atishi, other AAP MLAs stage protest against BJP govt over Mahila Samridhi Yojana
New Delhi, March 28: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly, Atishi, along with other AAP MLAs, staged a protest in the Delhi Assembly on Friday against the BJP on the issue of Mahila Samridhi Yojana 2025.
Renaming of Mustafabad, CAG report on DTC to be discussed in Delhi Assembly today
New Delhi, March 28: The proposed name change of the Mustafabad Assembly constituency and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will be discussed in the Delhi Assembly on Friday.
Delhi Assembly to discuss CAG Report and Mustafabad name change on Friday as per LoB
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Assembly is set to deliberate on key issues this Friday, as outlined in the List of Business (LoB). Among the scheduled discussions are the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the functioning of the Delhi Transport Corporation, as well as the name change of the Mustafabad Assembly Constituency.
Argentina football team set for India visit in October
New Delhi, March 26: The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) made the announcement on Wednesday.
Naveen, Musa Sherif end fairytale run, claim Kenyan NRC RC3 victory
Nairobi, March 26: Hyderabad's Naveen Pulligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif of Kasargod created Indian motorsports history by becoming the first "all-Indian team" to participate in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Naveen Pulligilla, Musa Sherif end fairytale run, claim Kenyan NRC RC3 victory
Nairobi, March 26: Hyderabad's Naveen Pulligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif of Kasargod, created Indian motorsports history, as they became the first “all-Indian team” to participate in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The duo competed in the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2025 from March 20 to 23 and won the RC3 Kenyan National Rally Championship.
Miami Open: Djokovic breaks Nadal's record for most ATP Masters 1000 match wins
Miami, March 24: Novak Djokovic earned a record 411th ATP Masters 1000 match win when he defeated Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentina at the Miami Open, breaking a tie with Spaniard Rafael Nadal.
Egypt, Palestine discuss efforts to uphold Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, March 24: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa met here to discuss ongoing efforts to revive the ceasefire in Gaza and advance its reconstruction.
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza, surrounding Rafah neighbourhood
Jerusalem, March 23: Israeli forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Sunday with the military saying it had encircled the Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood in Rafah in the south of the enclave.
Israeli army says intercepted two rockets from Gaza
Jerusalem, March 22: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its air force has intercepted two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards the city of Ashkelon in southern Israel.
Jordanian FM urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Amman, March 21: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reiterated the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza, calling for immediate international intervention to halt Israel's military operations and reopen border crossings for humanitarian aid.
India's nuclear sector among most dynamic in World: IAEA Director General Grossi
New Delhi, March 19: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has lauded India's expanding nuclear sector, calling it one of the 'most dynamic' in Asia and the world, while emphasising close cooperation between India and the IAEA on regulations, technology, safety, and security.
Shafali Verma secures hat-trick during Women's Under 23 Trophy
Guwahati, March 18: Indian batter Shafali Verma secured a hat-trick against Karnataka during the pre-quarterfinal of the Women's Under-23 Trophy for Haryana at Guwahati.
WPL 2025: Long gap between final and last league game is working to our advantage, says Jemimah
Mumbai, March 13: There is an eight-day gap between Delhi Capitals' last league match and the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) final they will play on March 15 at the Brabourne Stadium. But Jemimah Rodrigues, the side's right-handed batter, believes the long gap has worked to the team's benefit, citing the time is being used to adjust to Mumbai's pitches.
Naveen Pulligilla, Musa Sherif to make historic debut at WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025
Nairobi, March 12: Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to become the first all-Indian team in WRC as they compete in the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2025, a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), from March 20 to 23.
PM Modi to celebrate International Women's Day with Lakhpati Didis in Gujarat's Navsari
Ahmedabad, March 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to mark International Women's Day in Gujarat's Navsari on Saturday by interacting with 'Lakhpati Didis' and launching key initiatives aimed at bolstering women's financial independence.
WPL 2025: Lanning's valiant 92 powers DC to 177/5 against Giants
Lucknow, March 7: Meg Lanning's highest score in the Women's Premier League, a 57-ball 92, took the Delhi Capitals to 177/5 in 20 overs against the Gujarat Giants in Match 17, here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
PM Modi on two-day Gujarat visit from tomorrow, to attend 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan'
Gandhinagar, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat, beginning Friday, during which he will attend a 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' in Navsari district, coinciding with International Women's Day.
Ola Electric misses cell manufacturing deadline at its Gigafactory
New Delhi, March 5: As it continues to struggle on various fronts amid job cuts, Ola Electric Mobility has now failed to kick off cell manufacturing at its Gigafactory on time.
Iran slams IAEA's claims about nuclear programme's nature
Tehran, March 3: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, on Monday slammed what he described as "untrue" claims by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General, Rafael Grossi, regarding the nature of Iran's "peaceful" nuclear programme.
Shafali Verma reflects on her match-winning knock, DC's dominant show
Bengaluru, March 2: Young batter Shafali Verma reflected on her match-winning knock against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday and said she backed herself to stay longer on the crease and was confident of things getting easier for her.
Mithali Raj hails Shafali Verma's performance in WPL clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 2: After the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals and Royals Challengers Bengaluru, former India skipper Mithali Raj heaped praise on batter Shafali Verma for her exceptional performance in the match.
WPL: As a batter, you have to start from zero every time: Shafali reflects on match-winning knock vs RCB
Bengaluru, March 2: After Delhi Capitals stormed into the playoffs of WPL 2025 with a dominant win over the home side Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Shafali Verma reflected on her match-winning 80 not out off 43 and said a batter has to begin from scratch each time, even if the player is playing on consecutive days.
WPL 2025: Jonassen reflects on a 146-run stand with Shafali, says 'It was a lesson in slogging'
Bengaluru, March 1: Australia all-rounder Jess Jonassen put on another clinical performance at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as she, alongside opener Shafali Verma, put on a 146-run stand to help the Delhi Capitals secure a spot in the playoffs for the third time running.
WPL 2025: Shafali-Jonassen's 146-run stand hands RCB crushing 9-wicket defeat, DC secure playoff spot
Bengaluru, March 1: An unbeaten 146-run partnership between Shafali Varma and Jess Jonassen guided Delhi Capitals to a commanding nine-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they reached 151/1 in 15.3 overs with 27 balls to spare in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.
WPL: Shafali, Jess shine as Delhi Capitals reach playoffs, RCB handed fourth successive loss
Bengaluru, March 1: Exceptional knocks by Shafali Varma and Jess Jonnasen and fantastic spells from Shikha Pandey and Marizanne Kapp pushed Delhi Capitals to a nine-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Bengaluru on Saturday, earning them a place in playoffs.
Hundreds of Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan and Iran
Kabul, March 1: Around 613 Afghan migrant families returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran between February 21-28, local media in Kabul reported on Saturday.
Back-to-back world titles to sharing space with Lanning, Shafali in WPL: India's U19 T20 WC skipper Niki's memorable journey
Bengaluru, March 1: India's Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning captain Niki Prasad opened up on her team's second successive world title win and her debut stint in the Women's Premier League (WPL), which she feels will help India win plenty of senior-level trophies in future in women's cricket.
WPL: Clinical Delhi Capitals move to top with 9-wicket win over Mumbai Indians
Bengaluru, February 28: Delhi Capitals reclaimed its spot at the summit with utter dominance against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Women's Premier League at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.
Mohan Singh Bisht elected Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 27: BJP's six-time legislator Mohan Singh Bisht was on Thursday elected as the Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proposed his name.
Gujarat: President Murmu visits Sardar Sarovar Dam, Jungle Safari Park
Narmada, February 27: President Droupadi Murmu visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam and Jungle Safari Park at Ekta Nagar of Narmada district on Thursday. Governor Acharya Devvrat and State Protocol Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma also accompanied the President during the visit.
WPL 2025: Promotion to No.3 was a surprise, says Jess Jonassen after helping DC win
Bengaluru, Feb 25: Delhi Capitals' Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen was surprised by the opportunity to bat up the order as she struck an unbeaten 61 to help her team beat Gujarat Giants by six wickets with 29 balls to spare in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 match on Tuesday.
WPL 2025: Jonassen's fifty, superb pace bowling helps DC hand GG six-wicket defeat
Bengaluru, Feb 25: Jess Jonassen hammered her maiden half-century as Delhi Capitals capitalized on superb bowling by their pacers to beat Gujarat Giants by six wickets in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 match at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Tuesday.
WPL: Delhi Capitals move to top of table with emphatic win over Gujarat Giants
Bengaluru, February 25: Delhi Capitals marched to an emphatic six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants and leapfrogged to the top of the table in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday.
Kerala: 23-year-old man kills his family and lover in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, February 25: In a killing rampage, a 23-year-old man murdered five people, including his family members and lover, and injured his mother near Venjarammoodu police station area in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, officials said on Tuesday.