Paris, March 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar arrived in France on Thursday to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, on the sidelines of which he is also expected to hold significant bilateral discussions with many of his counterparts. “Arrived at Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay, France to participate in G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Partner Countries. Was received warmly by Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot of France for my first bilateral,” EAM Jaishankar posted on…
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Washington, March 23 (IANS) The US Senate has advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, just over two weeks after President Donald Trump announced that he would replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.The upper chamber advanced the nomination in a 54 to 37 vote on Saturday (local time). A final confirmation vote is likely to take place in the coming days.Mullin, 48, has served in the Senate since 2023 after a decade in the House represe…
Washington, March 21 (IANS) The US military sank an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, and three people aboard survived the strike, the US Southern Command said. “Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations,” the command said in a press release on Friday (local time), accusing the boat of being “operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations.””Following …
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actress and fashion designer Masaba Gupta just can’t get enough of the coolness of her parents, actress Neena Gupta and cricket legend, Sir Viv Richards. The actress and fashion designer shared that she can’t keep up with her parents but is sure her daughter will give them a tough competition. On Wednesday, Masaba took to her Instagram, and shared a video of her father in which he can be seen revisiting memories.She wrote in the caption, “Why are my parents SO. DAMN…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday provided an update on the departure of teams following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that members of the South Africa and West Indies contingents are returning home amid ongoing travel disruptions. Some of the teams remained stuck in India after the T20 World Cup campaign due to ongoing airspace restrictions in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East and West Asia. The West Indies…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Annabel Sutherland has been rested from Australia’s upcoming white-ball tour of the Caribbean, while young pacer Lucy Hamilton is likely to make her T20I debut after being named in the 15-member squad. The tour will also see new captain Sophie Molineux return to the side after recovering from a back injury.The Australian side will play six limited-overs matches beginning March 19. The series opens with three T20 Internationals, which will serve as key preparation ahe…
Brisbane, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia have turned their attention to the 50-over format as they seek a response in the multi-format contest against India, with retiring captain Alyssa Healy set to headline several changes for Tuesday’s first ODI in Brisbane.After conceding the T20I leg 2–1, the hosts are poised to reshuffle their XI for the 50-over games. Healy will return to the top of the order, replacing Georgia Voll, and is expected to partner with regular opener Phoebe Litchfield. Leg-spinn…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal captain Rohit Paudel admitted his side fell short as a batting unit after their nine-wicket defeat to West Indies ended their campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Nepal posted 133/8 after recovering from 22/3 in the powerplay, but the total proved insufficient as the West Indies chased it down in just 15.2 overs to book their place in the Super Eights.Reflecting on the early damage inflicted by the Caribbean seamers, Paudel ackn…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) When Harmeet Singh steps onto the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday evening, draped in the navy blue and red of the USA jersey when they take on India, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder’s life will come full circle. Saturday’s clash on day one of the Men’s T20 World Cup will see Harmeet return to play cricket in the city where he spent the first 27 years of his life chasing a dream that seemed perpetually out of reach till a move to the USA made it possible.Harmeet’s j…
Washington, Jan 28, (IANS) Indian authorities have announced the opening of a new Indian Consular Application Centre in Seattle to improve access to consular services for the Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest. The centre at 1015 2nd Avenue, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104 is now co-located with the Indian Consulate in Seattle, an official release said Tuesday (local time).Officials stated the move is aimed at making services easier to access for Indian nationals and other applicants in the r…