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MoS Muraleedharan visits Colombo, following External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s trip two weeks ago, “highlighting India’s continued focus on improving bilateral ties with Sri Lanka.” V. Muraleedharan, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, arrived in Colombo on Saturday to participate in the 75th Independence Day celebrations of the island nation.  The minister tweeted on Friday that he arrived in Colombo with happiness to attend the 75th Independence Day celebrations. He expressed gratitude to the honorable state minister for foreign affairs, Tharaka Balasuriya, for the warm welcome.  In the course of his two-day visit, Muraleedharan eagerly anticipates his engagements with various…

Surpassing New Zealand’s Trent Boult and Josh Hazlewood, the Indian pacer went on to become the world’s number-one ODI bowler.  On Wednesday, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj achieved the top spot in the ICC ODI bowler rankings, showcasing his rapid progression in international cricket. Not only has he demonstrated exceptional form over the past year, but his performance in the recent ODI series at home against Sri Lanka and New Zealand highlights the significant improvement the right-arm pacer has made in recent times.  Siraj’s rise to the top of the rankings is a result of his hard work and dedication…

The Varuna drone has a maximum payload capacity of 130 kilograms and can travel a distance of 25 to 30 kilometers.  As part of the Republic Day parade on Thursday, India’s first indigenous passenger drone, “Varuna,” built by Sagar Defense Engineering in Pune, will be featured in the Navy tableau on the Kartavya Path. The tableau’s main segment highlights the Navy’s “Make in India” initiatives, and “Varuna” emphasizes the significance of the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” mission.  The launch of “Varuna” marks a significant step forward for India’s efforts to develop its own drone technology. The country has been looking to…

On Tuesday, New Zealand will look to redeem themselves in the batsman-friendly conditions of Indore. With the one-day series already secured, the third one day might seem like a formality for team India. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy lurking over the horizon, India must not underestimate the Kiwis. The venue for the match on Tuesday is Indore, a venue that is said to have extremely favorable batting conditions. A location that is often termed as a batting paradise, some of the best stroke makers will relish these conditions. This match has the potential to be an action-packed, high-scoring encounter and should…

Parakram Diwas 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated virtually at the event to name the largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees on the occasion of the Parakram Diwas.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the model of a proposed memorial dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This was done to commemorate the 126th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter. In 2021, the Government decided to declare 23rd January as Parakram to commemorate the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.  In an official release…

The Indian government has blocked the airing of a BBC documentary that questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The government has also issued directions to prevent the sharing of any clips from the documentary via social media, using emergency powers available under the country’s information technology rules. The Indian government has used emergency powers to block the airing of a BBC documentary that questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots, which left over 1,000 people dead, most of them Muslims. The government has also issued orders to Twitter and YouTube to…

The Hockey World Cup is one of the most prestigious international field hockey competitions, and the 2024 edition promises to be one of the most exciting yet. The tournament, organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), will bring together the best national teams from around the world as they compete for the world champion title. The 2024 Hockey World Cup will be the 16th edition of the tournament and is scheduled to take place from 13th January to 29th January 2023. Four teams in pools of four will battle it out for the championship. The tournament will be held in India…

The Henley Passport Index ranks based on the number of countries and territories their holders can visit visa-free. The index is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the world’s largest and most comprehensive database of travel information. The highest-ranking passport on the index typically grants its holders access to the most destinations without a visa, while the lowest-ranking passport grants access to the fewest destinations. The ranking is updated in real-time throughout the year, as visa-waiver agreements are signed, or countries introduce or lift visa requirements.   Originally created by Dr. Christian H. Kaelin…