Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the appointment of a new High Commissioner to India reflects Canada's step-by-step approach to boost diplomatic engagement and cooperation, calling it an important move to restore services for Canadians and strengthen bilateral ties.
Sri Lanka received a major boost ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 as star leg-spinning allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been named in their 16-member squad for the tournament, which will be played in the UAE, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Patnaik is currently serving as India's Ambassador to Spain since November 2021 and is expected to take up his new assignment shortly, the MEA said in a statement.
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, emphasised that India's maritime security will increasingly depend on the integration of disruptive technologies, space, cyber and AI-driven platforms with traditional naval power.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of two state-of-the-art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, Admiral Tripathi said the Navy today stands as a "credible deterrence against India's enemies".
The Yuva Andhra Championship 2025, a feeder into the Telugu Kabaddi League, came to a fitting conclusion on Monday at the Chennupati Ramakotaiah Municipal Corporation Indoor Stadium. Amravati Crushers emerged champions after topping the Super 4 stage, as per a release from Yuva Andhra Champi
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully arrested the accused Dinesh D Gehlot, a proclaimed offender in a high-value bank fraud case, pursuant to sustained and meticulous efforts made by the investigating team, a press release said.
Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik has been left baffled by Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's squad for next month's Asia Cup, which is scheduled to kick off on September 9 in the UAE.
Indian and American defence officials held a meeting here in the national capital on Tuesday where they discussed key issues of defence procurement and affirmed their commitment towards further strengthening of the India-US defence partnership, as per the Ministry of Defence.