Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national was apprehended by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) near the Indo-Nepal border in the northern zone of West Bengal on Sunday.The man, identified as Nondon Dash, was caught during routine checking at BIT Old Bridge in Panitanki. He did not possess the necessary documents to enter India.”The man was caught near border pillar No. 90, about 350 metres from the international boundary. He was apprehended during routine checking and frisking. A Bangladeshi pa…
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New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić after the latter congratulated him on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM.Taking to X, the Serbian President said: “Heartfelt congratulations to @narendramodi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India.”Praising PM Modi’s leadership, he mentioned: “Such longevity in the highest office of the state reflects the trust that citizens place in a lea…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Indian basketball player Ulhas K.S was on Wednesday honoured by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for his contributions to the sport and his success on the international circuit.The recognition celebrates a career that has seen Ulhas emerge as one of the pioneering figures of Indian basketball abroad, carving out a professional pathway in Europe at a time when opportunities for Indian players on the continent were rare.Reflecting on the honour, Ulhas descri…
Warsaw (Poland), June 8 (IANS) Latvia and the United States claimed the respective men’s and women’s titles at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Warsaw, Poland.Latvia defeated Germany 20-15 in the men’s final to win its first 3×3 World Cup title. The victory also made Latvia the first men’s team to complete a collection of major international honors: Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, the European Cup in 2017, and the World Cup in 2026 on Sunday.Serbia edged France 20-19 to secure bronze.In the women’s competi…
Beirut, June 4 (IANS) A United Nations (UN) peacekeeper died on Thursday after mortar shells struck his position near Marjayoun, southeastern Lebanon, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) revealed.According to the UNIFIL, two other peacekeepers, who also sustained injuries, are being treated at a medical facility.“Soon after the incident that happened late last night, the critically injured peacekeeper was flown to a hospital in Beirut, where he succumbed to his wounds,” UNIF…
Toluca, June 4 (IANS) Serbia head coach Veljko Paunovic has expressed strong confidence in Mexico’s chances of making a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the host nation has all the qualities needed to achieve a historic result. Paunovic, who is familiar with Mexican football after coaching Guadalajara and Tigres UANL, believes the national team is well-equipped to compete with the world’s best sides. Speaking ahead of Serbia’s friendly match against Mexico in Toluca on Thursday, the 4…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Former head coach of the Indian men’s basketball team and FIBA, Veselin Matic, believes India’s school ecosystem can become the foundation for long-term basketball development, provided the focus shifts towards structured coaching, regular competitions, and stronger grassroots systems.Matic, who is leading the PE Educators Upskill Program launched by International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) Academy in collaboration with FIBA (International Basketball Federati…
Paris, May 19 (IANS) Former Grand Slam champions and experienced tour regulars negotiated a rain-hit day of qualifying at the French Open on Tuesday, with Bianca Andreescu and Karolina Pliskova among the notable names advancing into the next round in Paris.Andreescu, continuing her comeback climb up the rankings, looked sharp during a straightforward 6-3, 6-2 victory over French teenager Daphnee Mpetshi Perricard. The former US Open champion, currently ranked No. 160 in the world, is attempting …
Belgrade, March 30 (IANS) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Monday that he has secured a highly favourable extension of natural gas supplies from Russia following a 50-minute phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while also warning Europe of a potential energy crisis. Speaking at a press conference in Belgrade, Vucic said the new agreement extends Serbia’s current gas contract by an additional three months under existing below-market terms, Xinhua News Agency re…
Madrid, March 28 (IANS) Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals as Spain sailed past Serbia 3-0 at home in one of its last preparation matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In other International Friendlies played on Friday night, England were held to a 1-1 draw by Uruguay at Wembley Stadium in London, the Netherlands defeated Norway 2-1 at the Amsterdam Arena in Amsterdam, while Germany overcame Switzerland 4-3 in an away match at Stade de Suisse, with Florian Wirtz scoring a late brace.Defending c…