New Delhi : President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, acknowledged India’s significant role in the United Nations, describing it as a “mature, highly respected member” and a leader in various aspects. He also expressed optimism about India’s potential to secure a permanent seat on the Security Council, recognising the nation’s…
New Delhi: India gears up for a momentous platinum celebrations of the country’s Republic Day on Friday with an enthralling showcase of its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the majestic ‘Kartavya Path’ in the national capital. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the country in the grand celebrations in its journey of Amrit Kaal that…
Shaheen Afridi’s deadly spell of three wickets for 22 runs and breezy knocks from Wanindu Hasaranga and Azam Khan guided Desert Vipers to a six-wicket win over defending champions Gulf Giants in the ILT20 at the Dubai International Stadium. The clash of the finalists of the first edition saw Afridi’s spell restrict Giants to 160…
UAE local companies, led by Abu Dhabi’s Edge Group, bagged major contracts worth Dh939 million at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (Umex) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTex). Top officials from Tawazun Council, the UAE defence and security acquisitions authority for the Ministry of Defence, announced the signing of five deals during a press conference….
The UAE SWAT Challenge 2024 registration is now open. The competition is set to kick off on February 3 at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, and the public can secure their free tickets by visiting the “Dubai Platinum List” website. This year’s challenge will showcase world-class tactical teams competing in five main challenges: The…
A new council has been established in the UAE, to oversee matters related to international humanitarian projects and philanthropy. The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council was established in a decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, on Thursday. The roles of the new council with regards to…
Kabul : In its continued efforts to help Afghanistan, India has supplied 40,000 litres of Malathion, a pesticide used to fight locust menace, through the Chabahar port. The Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture has expressed gratitude for this assistance, highlighting its significance in protecting crops and ensuring food security in Afghanistan. Malathion, known for its efficacy in…
Melbourne : Star India Tennis player Rohan Bopanna on Wednesday became the oldest World No. 1 in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings following his stupendous win in the men’s doubles quarterfinals of the 2024 Australian Open. The 43-year-old Indian paired up with Australia’s Matthew Ebden against the Argentinian duo of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres…
New Hampshire: As the counting begins in New Hampshire, early trends have projected former US President Donald Trump to win the New Hampshire GOP primary, The Hill reported, citing Decision Desk HQ. This comes as a major blow to his rival Nikki Haley and puts Trump one step closer to securing his party’s nomination and getting…
Los Angeles: Google has been trying its best to up its security game. Speaking of the latest development, the company’s Safety Check feature for Chrome, which, among other things, checks the internet to see if any of your saved passwords have been compromised, will now “run automatically in the background” on desktop. As per The Verge,…
