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September 16, 2024 5:58 PM

IPL 2024: Devon Conway ruled out, CSK name Richard Gleeson as replacement

By: Aditya Ahuja In a massive setback for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kiwi southpaw Devon Conway has been ruled out of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In his absence, England speedster Richard Gleeson has been announced as his replacement. Conway missed the first phas...

April 18, 2024 3:50 PM

India’s FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jump

India's pulses imports in fiscal 2024 surged 84% year-on-year to their highest level in six years after lower production prompted India to allow duty-free imports of red lentils and yellow peas, government and industry officials said on Thursday.   Higher imports by India, the world's biggest imp...

April 18, 2024 2:53 PM

Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano after it belched explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, officials said on Thursday, declaring the highest alert on the situation. Wednesday's dramatic eruption of the volcano on a ...

September 16, 2024 5:58 PM

US defense secretary lauds ties with India, calls jet engine deal revolutionary

US defense secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday praised the strong ties between the United States and India, highlighting the “revolutionary” agreement between American and Indian companies for manufacturing jet engines. He also emphasized the joint production of an armoured vehicle as a signific...

April 18, 2024 11:12 AM

India emerges as offshoring hub with growth in office leasing: report

India has emerged as one of the leading offshoring destinations globally, according to the latest report from Knight Frank. The report, titled "Asia Pacific Horizon: Harnessing the Potential of Offshoring," highlights the significant growth of the offshoring market in India. In 2023, it accounted f...

April 18, 2024 11:09 AM

EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel

European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. The summit in Brussels is the first meeting of the EU's 27 national leaders since Saturday's a...

April 18, 2024 10:51 AM

Election Commission issues notification for fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a notification for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which will take place on May 13. Elections for the fourth phase in 96 Lok Sabha seats will be held across Andhra Pradesh (25 constituencies), Bihar (5), Jharkhand (4), Madhya Pr...

April 18, 2024 10:39 AM

UAE grapples with storm aftermath for third consecutive day

The United Arab Emirates is still dealing with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm that caused widespread disruption across the country this week. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions,...