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Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque Nasaruddin Umar kisses Pope Francis following an interreligious meeting with religious leaders in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: via Reuters Pope Francis joined the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque in pledging to work together to fight religiously inspired violence and protect the environment on…
The rupee appreciated by 4 paise to 83.97 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated by 4 paise to 83.97 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (September 5, 2024) supported by the weakening of the American currency in the overseas market and…
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Pakistan suffered an embarrassing 2-0 Test series loss at the hands of Bangladesh on Tuesday. It was the side’s first-ever series defeat in the format at the hands of the Bangla Tigers. The Shan Masood-led side was already subjected to harsh criticism ever since it lost the first Test, and a series whitewash…
Jannik Sinner in action at US Open© AFP World number one Jannik Sinner reached his first US Open semi-final on Wednesday with a four-set victory over 2021 champion and two-time runner-up DaniilàMedvedev. Sinner, looking to capture his second major of the season after the Australian Open, won 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 and will…
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The 14-year-old student who killed four of his schoolmates in US’s Georgia was questioned last year by police about online threats, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said. In May 2023, Colt Gray was questioned by police who believed he was behind internet posts that contained images of guns, warning of a school shooting. The…
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Dharambir shattered the Asian record to win the gold medal while compatriot Pranav Soorma clinched the silver as Indian club throwers dominated the men’s F51 event at the Paralympics. After four fouled attempts, the 35-year-old world championships bronze medallist from Sonepat, Dharambir hurled the club to a distance of 34.92m in his fifth…
India C vs India D LIVE Cricket Updates, Duleep Trophy 2024© X (Twitter) Duleep Trophy 2024 LIVE Updates: India C captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to field against India D in the first round of the Duleep Trophy 2024 at the Rural Trust Development Stadium in Anantapur. The The focus will be…
The Boeing Starliner on which Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams flew to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5 was touted as a space capsule made by astronauts for astronauts but, much to the embarrassment of Boeing, is now set to return without any human spacefarers. The return journey, in autonomous mode, is slated…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the latter’s ceremonial reception, at Parliament House, in Singapore. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (September 5, 2024) held a productive meeting with his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong during which they elevated the bilateral ties to a comprehensive…
Nisar Lehri, senior journalist in Mastung locality of Pakistan’s Balochistan. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement GUWAHATI A global media safety and rights body has mourned the killing of the tenth journalist in Pakistan in 2024. Armed assailants gunned down the 50-year-old Nisar Lehri, a senior journalist in Mastung locality of Pakistan’s Balochistan and a member…
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