Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) A Pakistani national was recently sentenced to 40 years in prison on charges related to transporting Iranian-made advanced conventional weapons, the United States Justice Department has announced.
Chengdu (China), Oct 25 (IANS) India were assured of a gold medal in the girls U17 category of the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth-ranked Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories in their respective semifinals here on Saturday.
Male, Oct 25 (IANS) As India emerges as a key player on the global stage, its commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian assistance remains a defining feature of its foreign policy. This approach is quietly powerful, consistently dependable, and grounded in the belief that solidarity is the highest form of diplomacy in times of need, a report said on Saturday.
Istanbul, Oct 25 (IANS) Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday began the second round of peace talks in Istanbul even as Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reportedly continued to engage in aggressive rhetoric by warning Kabul of an "open war" if the talks fail.
Mumbai Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that late actor Satish Shah will be remembered as 'a true legend of Indian entertainment'.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Former chairman of the national selection committee, MSK Prasad, was very vocal about his stance on players being selected based on their name, surname, or religion, and said that such a thing never happens during the selection process. This comes after a politician levied allegations on the Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel, accusing them of the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan owing to the cricketer’s surname.
Mumbai Oct 25 (IANS) Actor Rajesh Kumar, known for playing Rosesh Sarabhai in the popular show "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai" has paid an emotional tribute to his beloved co-star Satish Shah after his sudden demise. He revealed that it feels like he has lost his father.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying George Kurian on Saturday called on all stakeholders in the fisheries sector to register under the National Fisheries Development Programme (NFDP) to avail insurance coverage and various welfare benefits.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Saturday reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening regulations and enforcement mechanisms against unfair trade practices while simplifying compliance.
Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said a trade deal with South Korea is "pretty close to being finalised", noting that he is "ready" if the Asian country is ready for finalising the details of the framework deal struck in July.
