New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) A 12-member Indian shotgun squad is all set to take part in the year’s second International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan, beginning with team arrivals on Saturday. A total of 284 athletes representing 42 national Olympic committees are in the fray for the five Olympic events on the 10-day roster. Eight members of the Indian squad are also travelling to compete as RPO (ranking points only) shooters.Competitions begin with…
Latest Cyprus News & Updates
Washington, April 30 (IANS) US Senators Cory Booker and Dave McCormick have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening energy security, supply chains and strategic partnerships by elevating the Eastern Mediterranean’s role in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The proposed “Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act” seeks to expand US engagement in a region increasingly viewed as a critical link between the United States, India, the Middle East and Europe. The…
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Jindal Saw Limited on Monday reported a sharp 52 per cent year-on-year decline in its financial performance for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY26, with net profit falling to Rs 139.4 crore, compared to Rs 291 crore in the same period previous financial year (Q4 FY25).According to an exchange filing, the company’s revenue from operations also slipped 8 per cent to Rs 4,633.5 crore from Rs 5,046.6 crore a year ago, according to its stock exchange filing.Earnings before inte…
Brussels, April 23, (IANS) The European Union (EU) on Thursday finalised a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, European Council President, Antonio Costa, announced on Thursday. This loan was agreed upon by the European Council in December 2025 and Ukraine’s most urgent budgetary and defence industrial capacity needs in 2026 and 2027 will be covered with the help of it. The loan has a robust and conditional framework, with strict conditions on Ukraine’s side, such as adherence to the rule of law, in…
Nicosia, April 17 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish held a meeting with Cyprus’ Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fytiris on Friday, discussing issues related to the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, including institutional cooperation between the two countries, extradition and criminal matters, exchange of prisoners, and various consular matters affecting Indian nationals. During the meeting, the Indian envoy briefed Costas Fytiris on recent developments in bilate…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Newly-crowned FIDE Candidates 2026 winner Javokhir Sindarov has heaped praise on reigning world champion D Gukesh as the two prodigies gear up for a highly-anticipated World Chess Championship clash later this year. Sindarov, who remained unbeaten throughout tournament, sealed the Candidates title in dominant fashion by reaching 9.5 points by the end of Round 13, finishing with a game to spare. With the championship match scheduled for the November-December window, muc…
Nicosia, April 4 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Cyprus Manish on Saturday called on Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, reviewing the preparations for the President’s visit to India in May, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.According to the Indian Embassy in Cyprus, the two sides discussed the key deliverables under the India–Cyprus Joint Action Plan, with a focus on deepening cooperation across various sectors, including t…
Coimbatore, March 28 (IANS) A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court sentenced six convicts in the Coimbatore overseas job scam to varying jail terms ranging from l4 years to four years, along with fines, an official said on Saturday. The Chief Judicial Magistrate at Coimbatore, on Thursday, convicted and sentenced five private persons — Pulliyil Cheriyan (Managing Director of the firm), Francis Arun, Asha Sharlet and Santosh William, to rigorous imprisonment for 14 years with a to…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament due to security concerns amid rising tensions in West Asia.Humpy shared her decision in a social media statement on Sunday, emphasizing that personal safety is more important than competitive commitments. “After deep reflection, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. No event, no matter how important, can come bef…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is still undecided about her participation in the FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, citing safety concerns amid the conflict in West Asia. A recent drone attack and regional tensions have raised fears, though FIDE says the venue is safe. The FIDE Candidates Tournaments, which will take place from 28 March to 16 April 2026, will determine the challengers for the World Championship and Women’s World Championship titles, currently hel…