Akashvani News remembers Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey

May 16, 2025 7:07 AM

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Akashvani News remembers Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey

As we celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, the Nation salutes the valour of the Indian Soldiers.   As a tribute to the Armed Forces, Akashvani News brings in a special series. Today, we remember Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, who made a supreme sacrifice during the ...

Nepal Government arrears surge to NPR 1284 billion in 2024-25

May 16, 2025 6:51 AM

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Nepal Government arrears surge to NPR 1284 billion in 2024-25

In Nepal, the arrears of government offices and state-run corporations from all three tiers of government have reached Rs 1284 billion. According to the 62nd annual report of the Office of the Auditor General, there is a steady rise in the amount of arrears. The money to be recovered is categorised ...

Nihal Sarin finishes runner-up at Asian Chess Championship

May 16, 2025 6:35 AM

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Nihal Sarin finishes runner-up at Asian Chess Championship

In Chess, Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin finished as runner-up at the Asian Championship held in Al Ain, UAE. The top-seeded player from Kerala defeated Iran’s Bardiya Daneshvar in the final round clash between the joint overnight leaders. However, Sarin had to settle for silver due to an inferior t...

BCCI announces women cricket squad for upcoming England tour

May 16, 2025 4:59 AM

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BCCI announces women cricket squad for upcoming England tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squads for the Indian women's cricket team's upcoming tour of England, scheduled from June 28 to July 22. The tour will feature five T20 Internationals followed by three One Day Internationals (ODIs). Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the W...

Neither Zelensky nor Putin to attend the Istanbul Talks

May 16, 2025 6:28 AM

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Neither Zelensky nor Putin to attend the Istanbul Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will not attend the upcoming peace talks with Russia in Istanbul. However, Ukraine will send a delegation led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov to support efforts toward de-escalation. Speaking in Ankara, President Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s...

Thailand Open 2025: India’s campaign ends as all shuttlers bow out

May 16, 2025 3:48 AM

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Thailand Open 2025: India’s campaign ends as all shuttlers bow out

India’s campaign at the Thailand Open 2025 came to a disappointing end today, as all remaining shuttlers, including top women’s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, bowed out in the second round of the BWF Super 500 tournament at Bangkok’s Nimibutr Stadium. Seeded third and ranked 10th i...

UK HC rejects Nirav Modi’s fresh bail

May 16, 2025 3:39 AM

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UK HC rejects Nirav Modi’s fresh bail

The High Court of Justice in London on Thursday rejected a fresh bail petition filed by diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is held in a prison there and wanted in India in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case orchestrated with his uncle Mehul Choksi, officials said. Modi approached the...