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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.
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.
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.
Jaishankar, Heads of Mission and diplomats visit Sarnath archaeological site, Kaziranga National Park
Guwahati, February 24: Heads of mission, spouses of Heads of Mission and diplomats of 60 nations visited the Sarnath archaeological site and Kaziranga National Park. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accompanied them during the visit.
EAM S Jaishankar and Ambassadors of 45 countries take Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga, February 24: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with the Head of Mission and Ambassadors from 45 countries took an Elephant Safari in Kaziranga National Park on Monday ahead of the Advantage Assam summit that is being held in Guwahati from February 25.
IMO Secretary General hails India's role in sustainable shipping, seafarer welfare
New Delhi, Feb 22: International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary General, Arsenio Dominguez, has lauded India's role in sustainable shipping and seafarer welfare; reinforcing maritime cooperation.
IMO Secretary General to visit India on Feb 19, focus on sustainable shipping
New Delhi, Feb 17: The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will be visiting Mumbai from February 19 to 21.
Jordan to take in 2,000 sick Gaza children, opposes displacing Palestinians: PM
Amman, Feb 13: Jordan is ready to receive 2,000 sick Gaza children for medical treatment, as the healthcare system in the coastal enclave has been devastated, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan said.
Tourists will get international-level facilities in Gurugram's proposed jungle safari: Minister
Gurugram, Feb 11: The Haryana government is making all efforts to ensure that tourists get international-level facilities in the world's largest jungle safari proposed in Gurugram, said Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Tuesday.
Rap King Yo Yo Honey Singh to joins forces with melody maestro Shael Oswal
Mumbai, Feb 5: The music lovers are in for a treat as the maestro of melody, Shael Oswal, will be joining hands with rap king Yo Yo Honey Singh. Given that both artists master a different genre of music, their collaboration is expected to bring out something unique.
IWL 2024-25: In-form Ghanaian striker Rahama leads Nita FA to comeback victory
Bengaluru, Feb 1: In-form Ghanaian striker Rahama Jafaru led Nita FA to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Kickstart FC in the Indian Women's League 2024-25 match at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Saturday.
Leopard Safari to begin soon at Sanjay Gandhi National Park: Maha minister
Mumbai, Jan 31: The Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister and state IT and Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Friday announced the launch of a 'Leopard Safari' at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Borivali in north Mumbai.
Unique contributions of women vital to India's maritime strength: Union Minister
New Delhi, Jan 31: The unique contributions of women are vital to India's maritime strength, and women seafarers embody resilience and excellence on the global stage, said Union Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur.
Aamir Khan shares exciting update on 'Sitaare Zameen Par', talks filmmaking opportunities in Gujarat
Kevadia, January 26: Actor Aamir Khan, who attended the Republic Day 2025 celebrations at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, took a moment to share updates about his upcoming projects, including the highly anticipated sequel to 'Taare Zameen Par', titled 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.
Apple launches Safari technology preview 212
Washington, January 24: Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 212, the latest update for its experimental browser.
Ethiopia relocates over 58,000 citizens amid looming earthquake risks
Addis Ababa, Jan 10: The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Council has announced that more than 58,000 citizens have been relocated from Afar and Oromia regions to temporary shelters due to the threat of earthquakes in the areas.
Jungle safari and green corridor to transform rural landscape, provide new jobs: Haryana Minister
Gurugram, Jan 7: Haryana's Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, has said that the upcoming world's largest jungle safari and green corridor, set to be developed in the Aravalli mountain range in Gurugram and Nuh districts, will change the fate and landscape of the region's rural areas.
Ethiopian govt launches evacuation as recurring earthquakes strikes eastern parts of country
Addis Ababa, Jan 6: The Ethiopian government said that it is coordinating evacuations in response to successive and recurring earthquakes wreaking havoc around eastern parts of the country.