Month: July 2023

ICC introduces cap on overseas players’ participation in new T20 leagues,

Manish Kumar

International Cricket Council (ICC) took a big step in their effort to prevent T20 specialist players from retiring from international cricket to play in franchise leagues. ICC introduces some big changes to its rulebook for all the new leagues in the hope of protecting international cricket. There has been a rapid rise in new franchise cricket tournaments or leagues in the last two years and stakeholders have expressed their concerns regarding too much cricket. Players from full-time members are preferring playing in overseas cricket leagues and ICC is looking to regulate…

Chandrayaan-3 launch LIVE updates: Countdown begins for ISRO’s third lunar exploration mission

Manish Kumar

Chandrayaan-3 is set to be launched today from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It is scheduled to be launched at 2.35 pm. Conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), this is India’s third lunar mission. Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. The Chandraayan-3 mission consists of an indigenous lander module a propulsion module and a rover with the objective of developing and demonstrating new technologies required for Inter planetary missions. According…

Yamuna water level recedes to 208.40 m; traffic affected

Manish Kumar

The water level in Yamuna, which stood at 208.63 metres at 10 pm on Thursday, went down to 208.40 at 9 am in the morning today. However, the current water level is still three metres above the danger mark. The rising water level in the Yamuna River has paralysed the normal life of the people in the city. The government has ordered the closure of schools due to flood-like situations. Government employees, except those in emergency services, have been asked to work from home. Private offices have also been advised…

“I’d Rather Die Than Return”: Pak Woman Who Crossed Over for Indian Man

Manish Kumar

A love-struck couple from arch-rivals India and Pakistan, who met in a gaming chatroom before sneaking across borders to be together, say their passion trumped national rivalries or fear of religious backlash. Sachin Meena, 22, an unmarried Indian shopkeeping assistant and a Hindu, connected with 27-year-old Seema Haider, a married Pakistani mother of four and a Muslim, playing the online shooting game PUBG during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. “We became friends and our friendship turned to love and our chats became longer — every morning and night — before…

Ukraine takes back nearly six months of Russian Gains -Experts

Manish Kumar

Military analysts say in five weeks Ukrainian forces have liberated nearly the same amount of territory Russia captured in six months.  Boris Johnson has urged the West to not grow weary of Ukraine’s fight against Russia and says Kyiv “must win the war”.  Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the UK was not an “Amazon” delivery service for weapons to Ukraine and Kyiv might be wise to let its supporters “see gratitude”.  The issue of Ukrainian membership in NATO was a key point of discussion at the alliance’s two-day summit in…

Shri Nitin Gadkari lays Foundation stone of 3 NH projects worth Rs 2,900 Crore in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Manish Kumar

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone for 3 NH Projects in the presence at Tirupati ,Andhra Pradesh today. These projects encompass a combined length of 87 kilometers and carry a total cost of Rs 2,900 Crore. The first undertaking is the Naidupate-Turpu Kanupur Section of NH-71, spanning 35 Km and requiring an investment of ₹1,399 Crore. The second project is the Chillakuru Cross-Krishnapatnam Port South Gate Section via Turpu Kanupur on NH-516W, covering a distance of 36 Km and valued at ₹909…

Government is working on improving mobile connectivity in remote villages: Shri Anurag Thakur

Manish Kumar

Union Information and Broadcasting, Minister Shri Anurag Thakur has announced that the Ministry will ensure supply of free Doordarshan DTH connections in far-flung areas in villages at Indo-China border. He has also said that better mobile connectivity to residents of these remote villages will be ensured soon and the Government is committed to ensure better all-round connectivity to these areas. The minister said this during an interaction he had with the villagers at Karzok Village of Ladakh some 211 kilometres from Leh. It may be recalled that to achieve the…

“Urban planning reforms making our cities attractive destinations for investments” ~Shri Hardeep S. Puri

Manish Kumar

Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, GoI, commended the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Mission for providing National Urban Planning Conclave 2023 as a dynamic platform for creating a sustainable urban form that can fundamentally support the urban development paradigm. Speaking about various missions under the aegis of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Minister said that together, they have made a quantum jump in the quality of life of our cities by providing universal access to water and sanitation, creating sustainable transportation infrastructure…

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya unveil a book ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’

Manish Kumar

In a significant step towards promoting the use of millets and healthy eating practices among the armed forces and ensure availability of safe and nutritious food, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya here today. Both Ministers also unveiled a book titled ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’ to promote the consumption of Shree Anna (millets) and its health benefits.  …

PM’s visit to France and UAE

Manish Kumar

I am travelling to France on an Official Visit at the invitation of my friend, H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France, from July 13-14. This visit is particularly special as I will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour. An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day Parade, while Indian Air Force aircraft will perform a fly-past on the occasion. This year marks the 25th anniversary of our strategic partnership. Rooted in deep trust…