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Glasgow, May 24 (IANS) Glasgow Cosmic has unveiled a star-studded line-up for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), bringing together some of the biggest names in international cricket alongside leading Scottish talent. The franchise’s roster features renowned players including Finn Allen, Liam Livingstone, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Kamindu Mendis, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerhard Erasmus, Duan Jansen, Ali Khan, as well as Scotland captain Richie Berrington…

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Indian women’s team was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) as they jetted off to the United Kingdom for their tour of England, followed by the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) starting June 12.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads earlier this month, on May 2, via a press conference at their headquarters here. The press meet was addressed…

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly-appointed youth in various government departments and organisations at the 19th Rozgar Mela on Saturday and said that the world is very excited about India’s youth and technological progress.Addressing the gathering virtually, PM Modi said, “Today, more than 51,000 youth have received appointment letters for government jobs and all of you are becoming key partners in the ‘Vikas Yatra’ …

London, May 23 (IANS) A joint statement was released by nine Western countries — The UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands on the serious situation in Israel’s West Bank.”Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. Settler violence is at unprecedented levels. The policies and practices of the Israeli government, including a further entrenchment of Israeli control, are undermining stability and prospect…

New Delhi, May 22: The headlines last week, read like dispatches from a war room. Oil tankers rerouting around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude climbing by the hour. Fertiliser and diesel prices twitching in sympathy across continents. The war in Europe digging in for another summer with no armistice in sight. Into the middle of this frightened, churning world walked an Indian Prime Minister, boarding a flight to Abu Dhabi with the calm of a man who knew exactly what he had gone to fetch.Six da…

New Delhi/Amsterdam, May 21 (IANS) During his State Visit to the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented specially curated gifts to Dutch leaders, reflecting India’s rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship and folk-art traditions.The gifts included Blue Pottery from Jaipur, Meenakari and Kundan jewellery, and a Madhubani painting, each symbolising distinct aspects of India’s artistic legacy and cultural depth.Prime Minister Modi gifted King Willem-Alexander of the Nethe…

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented specially curated Indian cultural gifts to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella during his visit to Italy, highlighting India’s rich textile traditions, artistic excellence, and classical musical heritage. Prime Minister Modi gifted Giorgia Meloni a traditional Muga silk stole and a Shirui Lily silk stole, both symbolising India’s diverse cultural legacy and craftsmanship.Muga silk, popularly kno…

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent five-nation visit has helped India to secure an investment pipeline worth nearly $40 billion, with several global companies committing fresh investments and outlining expansion plans across key sectors, officials said.During the visit, PM Modi held meetings with chief executives and senior representatives of more than 50 multinational companies spanning sectors such as semiconductors, logistics, infrastructure and technology.The co…

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday at Sewa Teerth in Delhi. New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday at Sewa Teerth in Delhi. This meeting will bring together key members of the Union Cabinet to review governance performance and the implementation of major policy decisions.The meeting is being held as the first Council of …

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday morning after concluding a high-profile five-nation diplomatic tour that covered the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The Prime Minister began his overseas visit on May 15 from the UAE and completed the final leg in Italy on May 20, marking a closely watched diplomatic outreach aimed at strengthening India’s global partnerships.The tour was strategically focused on sec…