Sri Lanka

Mann Ki Baat: PM mentions ‘Sophie’ and ‘Vida’, the two award-winning Army dogs

7:26 pm August 30, 2020

New Delhi: In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid glowing tributes to India’s canine brigade and specifically mentioned about ‘Sophie’ and ‘Vida’, the two brave dogs who were awarded the Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation Cards on August 15. Modi also exhorted those planning to raise a pet dog to […]

The many highlights of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s glittering career

11:10 pm August 15, 2020

New Delhi: As Mahendra Singh Dhoni bids adieu to international cricket, here is a look at the career highlights of India’s most successful captain, who led the country to two World Cup trophies. December 2004: Dhoni makes his international debut against Bangladesh in an ODI at Chittagong. October 2005: Promoted up the order to accelerate scoring, Dhoni smashes an […]

India, Sri lanka express commitment to enhance bilateral defence ties

11:10 pm August 2, 2020

Colombo: India and Sri Lanka have expressed their commitment to further strengthen the bilateral defence ties and jointly face the security challenges and concerns to ensure stability in the region. The new Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India Captain (Indian Navy) Vikas Sood has had interactions with the leadership of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence and armed forces in […]

Soil from Rameswaram sent to Ayodhya for Ram temple

8:19 pm July 30, 2020

Rameswaram (TN): Soil was collected from the holy “Agni Theertham” sea here by a pro-Hindu outfit and others and sent to Ayodhya on Thursday to be used in the construction of the Ram temple. The bhumi pujan or ground breaking ceremony of the Ram temple is scheduled to be held on August 5 in Ayodhya […]

Dubai, Dharmasala, Ahmedabad 3 options for India’s training camp, UAE favourites for hosting IPL

11:31 pm July 17, 2020

New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the top contender to host India’s training camp along with Ahmedabad and Dharamsala being the other options discussed at the BCCI Apex Council meeting. With India’s COVID-19 case load exceeding a million mark, UAE is favourite to host this edition of Indian Premier League which is […]