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India forward Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (32', 87'-p) scored two after Bhumika Devi Khumukcham (26') had put the Young Tigresses in the lead early on. Substitute Kao Hsin (90+3') pulled one back for Chinese Taipei in the closing stages. It was India's first win in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup since 2004. With this result, India finished third in Group C with three points from as many matches. They now need the Group B match between Jordan and Uzbekistan, which will be played later today, to end ...Read More >
The aircraft, stationed at Mashhad International Airport, was scheduled to fly to New Delhi as part of a humanitarian aid operation. "Mahan Air aircraft was hit by the US in an airstrike at Mashhad Airport. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to Delhi for humanitarian aid," Iran sources said. According to reports, the aircraft was expected to arrive in New Delhi in the coming days to facilitate the transport of humanitarian supplies, including medicines. The disruption has raised fresh co ...Read More >
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An A.H. Wheeler Bookstore at Sawai Madhopur railway station, Rajasthan. Image Courtesy/ Wikipedia In 1888, a young British journalist in Allahabad was short of money and needed to get back to England. He walked into a bookstall on the railway platform and struck a deal with a Frenchman. The result was the Indian Railway Library -- six grey-green paperbacks, each priced at one rupee, with covers illustrated by Kipling's own father, John Lockwood Kipling.They included Soldiers Three, The Phantom ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad airport on Monday damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, potentially disrupting a mission to India to collect humanitarian aid, Iranian officials claimed. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid for Iranian people, they said. US officials have not yet corroborated the claim. The Iranian officials said the aircraft was damaged following the US attack on Mashhad airport. According ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad airport on Monday damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, potentially disrupting a mission to India to collect humanitarian aid, Iranian officials claimed. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid for Iranian people, they said. US officials have not yet corroborated the claim. The Iranian officials said the aircraft was damaged following the US attack on Mashhad airport. Accor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The East Asia Summit (EAS) in Malaysia has strongly called for settlement of disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law, in a veiled message to Beijing over its increasingly aggressive military posturing in the South China Sea. The EAS said this in a declaration at the end of its annual summit in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India at the gathering. Apart from the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asia ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 24 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday concluded his Japan tour, terming the visit "immensely productive" as he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at boosting tourism, cultural exchange, academic collaboration and strategic partnership between the East Asian country and India's Northeast. In a series of posts on X, Khandu said the visit helped build a roadmap for deeper engagement with Japan in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the final day of ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 24 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday concluded his Japan tour, terming the visit "immensely productive" as he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at boosting tourism, cultural exchange, academic collaboration and strategic partnership between the East Asian country and India's North East. In a series of posts on X, Khandu said the visit helped build a roadmap for deeper engagement with Japan in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Mo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Congress party has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision not to travel to Malaysia for the upcoming ASEAN summit is driven by a desire to avoid being cornered by US President Donald Trump, who is also expected to attend the summit. Instead, PM Modi will participate virtually from India, citing scheduling issues, according to sources familiar with the matter. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, who oversees communications for the party, criticized Modi ...Read More >
India's processed potato exports are experiencing a significant surge in Southeast Asian markets. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for snacks and convenience foods in countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. States such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are key drivers, with enhanced infrastructure and contract farming boosting production. India's processed potato products are making greater inroads into Southeast Asian markets, driven by rising demand for snacks in those c ...Read More >
Chennai: India's exports of processed potato products have surged multi-fold in the past three years with the rising demand from other Asian markets. Dehydrated potato granules and pellets, potato flour, starch, chips, and ready-to-eat potatoes have witnessed strong growth, finds GTRI. India's exports of dehydrated potato granules and pellets have jumped from $11.4 million in FY2022 to $63.3 million in FY2025 -- a surge of more than 450 per cent. Exports of other value-added potato items have ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): India's exports of processed potato products are rising sharply, signalling the country's growing foothold in Asia's fast-expanding snack and convenience food supply chain, according to Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) in its latest note. The note added that most of the export turnover comes from dehydrated potato granules and pellets, with additional growth coming from products such as potato flour, starch, chips, and ready-to-eat potatoes Also Read ...Read More >
This week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to touch down in Malaysia for a series of influential summits. Among the discussions, a meeting with US President Donald Trump could spark fresh momentum in trade discussions. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Malaysia later this week for the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits and could hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the occasion to give a political push to the trade deal negotiations. If Modi decides to a ...Read More >
Thailand is set to launch direct charter flights to Meghalaya by December 2025, marking a major milestone in strengthening tourism and cultural ties between the two regions. The initiative is expected to significantly boost travel between Thailand and India's Northeast, enabling Thai tourists to experience Meghalaya's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions with ease. The announcement followed a Tourism Promotion event held on October 14, 2025, in Shillong, jointly organised by the Emerg ...Read More >
Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock signed MoUs with Tamil Nadu agencies to set up major shipbuilding complexes. Image: Pixabay | representational With the government announcing investments to the tune of Rs 69,725 crore for shipbuilding and maritime reform in India this year, the sector is entering a promising phase of growth. Shipbuilding, often termed the "mother of heavy engineering", plays a central role by generating employment, attracting investment, and strengthening national security and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16: India's shipbuilding industry is charting an ambitious new course -- from a modest player in global ship construction to a serious contender among the world's top five shipbuilding nations by 2047. Backed by bold government reforms, strategic investments, and strong advocacy from the Shipyards Association of India (SAI), the sector is entering what many call its most transformative phase yet. Also Read | OnePlus 15, OnePlus Ace 6 Launch Expected in China on Octobe ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], October 16: India's shipbuilding industry is charting an ambitious new course -- from a modest player in global ship construction to a serious contender among the world's top five shipbuilding nations by 2047. Backed by bold government reforms, strategic investments, and strong advocacy from the Shipyards Association of India (SAI), the sector is entering what many call its most transformative phase yet. A Sea of Opportunity Despite having one of the world's longest coa ...Read More >
A helicopter crash near Huntington Beach, California, has left five people injured, including two onboard and three on the ground. The incident occurred during the "Cars 'N Copters on the Coast" event and was captured by several eyewitnesses. Emergency services responded swiftly, and investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway. Watch this video for footage, updates, and expert analysis.???? Location: Huntington Beach, CA???? Date: October 11, 2025???? Event: Cars 'N Copters on the Coast???? ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Global air cargo markets continued their positive trajectory in August 2025, with demand rising 4.1% year-on-year, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), saw international operations rise even faster at 5.1%. Meanwhile, overall capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), kept pace with a 3.7% increase. "Air cargo d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) Congress leader Manish Tewari on Tuesday referred to the recent toppling of governments in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal and the recent protests in The Phillipines to say that "entitlement is no longer acceptable to Gen X, Y, Z". The BJP latched on to Tewari's use of words like "#nepokids" in his post on X to say, "Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari, member of the G-23 rebel group, takes aim at Rahul Gandhi - the ultimate 'Nepo Kid' of Indian politics." In his post, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The teams that will compete at next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier are now confirmed as Papua New Guinea claimed the final spot by winning the East Asia Pacific Qualifier on Monday, as per the ICC website. The Global Qualifier will serve as the final opportunity for sides to earn a place at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales, with a total of four spots up for grabs through the event that will be hosted by Nepal from ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The teams that will compete at next year ICC Women T20 World Cup Global Qualifier are now confirmed as Papua New Guinea claimed the final spot by winning the East Asia Pacific Qualifier on Monday, as per the ICC website. The Global Qualifier will serve as the final opportunity for sides to earn a place at the 2026 ICC Women T20 World Cup in England and Wales, with a total of four spots up for grabs through the event that will be hosted by Nepal from Januar ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Starting August 27, Indian exporters face a tough blow as the US slaps steep 50 percent tariffs on close to $60.2 billion worth of goods, covering two-thirds of India's approximately 86.5 billion exports to America. According to a report of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) labour-intensive industries like textiles, gems and seafood are bracing for up to a 70 percent collapse in shipments, threatening jobs and livelihoods. The report also suggests that some relief remains, ...Read More >
In recent times, many of us have encountered the term 'Progressive Myopia'. But what exactly is it?Progressive Myopia is a form of nearsightedness where the correction needed to clear vision increases by more than -0.5 dioptre within a year. This condition predominantly affects children and teenagers. The earlier Myopia develops, the faster it progresses. Consequently, children who develop Myopia early in life are more susceptible to progressive myopia and eventually high myopia.Dr Padma Priya G ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation have congratulated Inter Kashi on being adjudged the I-League Champions following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi Football Club (Inter Kashi FC) against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir FC, and AIFF. CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winners of the I-League 2024-25. After an unsuccessful first procedure i ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 18: In recent times, many of us have encountered the term 'Progressive Myopia'. But what exactly is it? Progressive Myopia is a form of near-sightedness where the correction needed to clear vision increases by more than -0.5 dioptre within a year. This condition predominantly affects children and teenagers. The earlier Myopia develops, the faster it progresses. Consequently, children who develop Myopia early in life are more susceptible to progressive myopia and eve ...Read More >
Benaulim (Goa) [India], May 4 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Goa on Thursday afternoon to attend the Foreign Ministers' meeting of the SCO member states. Zardari, the first Pakist foreign minister to visit India in almost 12 years, said he looks forward to constructive discussions with his counterparts from friendly countries. "I am happy to arrive in Goa for participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation. I am leading the Pakistan delegation at SCO and hope ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) People Media Factory, the production house producing actor Prabhas's eagerly awaited horror entertainer 'The Raja Saab', on Saturday condoled the death of Hollywood star Michael Madsen, saying it had been an honour to work with him in their earlier film Nishabdham. Taking to its Instagram page, People Media Factory wrote, "We are very sad to hear about the passing of Michael Madsen due to cardiac arrest. It was a great honour to work with him in Nishabdham. He ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Srikanth Kondapalli, Professor in Chinese Studies and Chairperson of the Centre for East Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), stated that China's military capabilities were put to the test during Operation Sindoor, and the results revealed significant limitations of China's military technology. Kondapalli's remarks come in response to the Deputy Army Chief's statement that China shared live data on India's assets and Turkey provided drones to Paki ...Read More >
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