Mozambique: IS-linked group behind mass child kidnappings
The NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday released a report claiming that Islamic State-linked militants from the regional Islamist terror group al-Shabab have kidnapped at least 120 children in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province since the start of the year.HRW says al-Shabab, which is not tied to the Somali terror outfit of the same…
Sonia Gandhi health update: Congress ex-chief responding well to treatment, says hospital; to be discharged on basis of recovery progress | India News
Sonia Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Sharing an update on the health condition of Sonia Gandhi, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital chairman Dr Ajay Swaroop said on Thursday that the senior Congress leader continues to respond positively to the treatment.“Smt. Sonia Gandhi is responding positively to treatment. Her health is stable, and a specific diet plan…
IND vs ENG: England name playing XI for first Test against India; Chris Woakes returns | Cricket News
England captain Ben Stokes (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) England have named their playing XI for the opening Test of the much-awaited five-match series against India, set to begin on Friday, June 20, at Headingley in Leeds. The series marks the inauguration of the newly minted Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy and kicks off the 2025–27 World Test…
Panel probing judge Yashwant Varma’s house fire spotted ‘unidentified man’ near burnt cash | India News
Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma NEW DELHI: The judges committee inquiring into the ‘cash in kothi’ case involving Justice Yashwant Varma spotted an “unidentified person” in a check shirt near the doused and half-burnt sacks of currency in the early hours of March 15 in one of the photos taken by first responders.This…
Middle East crisis: US shuts Jerusalem embassy; no evacuation for Americans announced
The United States will shut its embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, the State Department announced on Tuesday.“Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the US Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20)….
UP: President Murmu inaugurates Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur | India News
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University is an impressive modern center of our rich ancient traditions.She was happy to note that the advanced facilities developed at the University are now available…
Former India spinner Dilip Doshi passes away at 77 | Cricket News
Dilip Doshi (Image credit: Times of India) LONDON: Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi passed away due to cardiac arrest here on Monday. He was 77. Doshi played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs from 1979 to 1983.Mourning the death of Doshi, the Saurashtra Cricket Association, whom Doshi represented in first-class cricket, stated, “The SCA is…
Safran to build first overseas M88 Engine MRO facility in Hyderabad: New site to support Rafale jets; 150 jobs to be created initially | India News
NEW DELHI: French major Safran Aircraft Systems on Wednesday announced the construction of a new MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) shop at Hyderabad dedicated for the M88 turbofan engines of Rafale fighter jets.This comes shortly after aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation also tied up with Tata Advanced Systems Limited to manufacture fuselage of Rafale fighters at Hyderabad,…