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PM Modi addresses IATA's 81st Annual General Meeting and plenary Session of World Air Transport Summit

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): In line with his commitment to developing world-class air infrastructure and enhancing connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the plenary session of World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday.

According to a release, speaking at the event, the P

Josh Hazlewood: Perfect eight-on-eight in tournament finals, will 'Hoff' turn RCB's dream to reality

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 2 (ANI): As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) takes on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, plenty will ride on their pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood, whose mere presence at the crease has been nothing short of a booster shot for an already capable pace attack.

Having featured in 11 matches for RCB so far, 'Hoff', as

Gibbs weighs in on Virat Kohli's Test retirement; says India is in "good space" for England Tests

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs and ex-Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan weighed in on India batting mainstay Virat Kohli's absence from the upcoming five high-stakes Tests in England.

Last month, Virat surprised the world by bidding adieu to his cherished Test format days after his long-time compatriot Rohit Sharma announced his r

ICC unveils date, venues for Women T20 World Cup 2026

Dubai [UAE], June 2 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the venues and dates for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be held in England.

Hosts England will kick off the extravagant cricket tournament on June 12, which will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The famed Oval in London will host both the semi-finals on June 30 and July 2, respectively, while the fina

Venkatesh Prasad, Gibbs, Dilshan headline LEGEN-Z T10 launch in Delhi

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India's biggest tennis ball cricket league, The LEGEN-Z T10, was launched with a grand ceremony on Monday in Delhi, setting the stage for an electrifying inaugural season this June.

The star-studded launch was graced by key figures from the cricketing world including Venkatesh Prasad, president of The LEGEN-Z T10; former cricketers Herschelle Gibbs, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Parvinder

Gibbs, Dilshan root for RCB to bring maiden IPL title to Bengaluru

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Former South African swashbuckler Herschelle Gibbs and ex-Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan have advocated for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to pip Punjab Kings and clinch their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

RCB will enter familiar territory on Tuesday in the world's largest crick

SA's power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen announces retirement from international cricket

New Delhi [India] June 2 (ANI): South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who made his debut in 2018, took to social media to announce his retirement.

Klaasen posted on his Instagram, 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide wha

Air India expands codeshare partnership with Air Mauritius

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Air India and the national carrier of Mauritius, Air Mauritius, have expanded their existing codeshare partnership to offer travelers improved connectivity across the Indian Subcontinent and the African region.

As per a statement from Air India, the two airlines signed the expanded codeshare agreement on the sidelines of the 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi, in the presence of Campbell

Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals - we put it to the test in South Africa

Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage flo

"No currency other than runs...": South Africa's Rickelton ahead of WTC final against Australia

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 2 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South African opener Ryan Rickelton is relying on his past and current experiences in international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he awaits his to take down a world-class Aussie pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the first-time in white clothing.

As S

Stuart Broad takes first coaching role post retirement, joins SA as consultant ahead of WTC final against rival Australia

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 2 (ANI): Former England pacer Stuart Broad has been roped in as a consultant for the South Africa men's team ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, reported the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

Taking on his first coaching role since retiring in 2023, Broad will attend Proteas training on June 9 at Lord's as Temba Bavuma's side aim to det

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-FINAL

(250602) -- CAIRO, June 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ahmed Atef (R) of Pyramids FC heads the ball during the final between Pyramids FC of Egypt and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League in Cairo, Egypt, on June 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

"No society, no govt will accept any form of terrorism": Anurag Thakur in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], June 1 (ANI): BJP MP Anurag Thakur, member of the all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP Supriya Sule noted that no society, no government will accept any form of terrorism. This visit is a part of Modi government's big diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor.

'I think all the meetings we had, starting with the former Prime Minister to the Speaker of the Assembly, Deputy Prime Ministe

BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy highlights international support against terrorism

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], June 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a member of the all-party delegation, said on Sunday that Ethiopia and its people stand in solidarity with India against terrorism.

Speaking to ANI, he said, 'Across the party lines across all spectrums of the people we met, whether it was intellectuals, policymakers, ministers, government and the media, all are in unison and sayin

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj looks forward to Australia's WTC final challenge

New Delhi [India] June 1 (ANI): South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj is raring to take on Australia in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final at the Oval starting June 11, according to ICC website.

Maharaj has proved himself to be a team player, filling the much-needed spin void in the South Africa setup while also becoming a part of the team's think tank.

'I guess I have become someone t