New York, July 22 (IANS) An Indian-descent US soldier, Angela Rampersad, is feared killed during an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, according to the Pentagon.The 25-year-old Army sergeant “is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan”, the Department of War said.“The incident is under investigation”, it said.She was previously listed as missing and her “status was updated to a Duty Status – Whereabouts Unknown…
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Guyana, July 11 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has backed Jacob Duffy to step up as the ‘main man’ of the Black Caps’ pace attack during the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies, saying the experienced seamer has earned the opportunity to lead a youthful bowling group.With first-choice quicks Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke and Kyle Jamieson rested following recent Test commitments and Ben Sears ruled out through injury, Duffy will enter the series as New Zealand’s…
Guyana, July 8 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named 19-year-old wrist spinner Vitel Lawes in the squad for the opening three ODIs against New Zealand, to be played in Guyana and Barbados from July 11, handing the promising youngster his maiden senior international call-up. Lawes, who has been training with the senior squad since the pre-series camp ahead of the home assignment, earned his first selection after impressing at the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year. The leg-spinner was …
Auckland, July 2 (IANS) New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies with an ankle injury, with Ben Lister being named as a replacement in the 16-man squad. NZC said Sears had experienced some ongoing pain in his ankle since the four-day Test against Ireland in May, which flared up during the final day of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge, “so a precautionary decision has been made to send him home to New Zealand for further…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Although the closure of Strait of Hormuz on February 28 was really a worst-case situation for global energy markets, the Indian government acted quickly to handle the crisis and ensure normal supply of fuels in the country, Navdeep Suri, former Ambassador of India to the UAE, said on Monday. Speaking to IANS, Suri said “I think there was some very proactive energy diplomacy that we saw”. “The special relationship that the government has forged with countries like th…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked world leaders for their warm wishes on his becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Several world leaders on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, lauding his visionary leadership and the enduring trust placed in him by the people.Thanking Singapore PM Lawrence Wong, PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Thank you Prime Minister Lawre…
Port of Spain, May 27 (IANS) India has supported the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries since decolonisation and the early phase of nation-building in the region. The relationship was further strengthened during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago last year, which marked the 180th anniversary of the arrival of indentured Indian immigrants in 1845, a report has stated. Writing for the Caribbean media outlet ‘Daily Express’, Ralph Maraj, Trinidad and Tobago’s Amb…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that India has safely brought back home 2,361 people since the beginning of the conflict in West Asia. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that these 2,361 people include Indian students, fishermen and also three foreigners.”Since the outbreak of the conflict, we have helped bring 2,361 Indian citizens safely from Iran to India. Of these, 2,060 came via …
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan held a meeting with his Guyanese counterpart Bharrat Jagdeo in New Delhi on Monday, discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the voice of the Global South at international forums, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.”Vice-President of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, called…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Guyana Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend the AI Impact Summit. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai welcomed him at the airport. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Jagdeo’s visit to India will further strengthen the bilateral ties.”Warm welcome to the Vice President of Guyana Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. He was received by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on his arriv…