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4415 Indians evacuated from conflict zones in Iran, Israel via 19 special flights: MEA

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Indian government has initiated Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from conflict zones in Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The operation, which began on June 18, has successfully evacuated over 4415 Indian nationals so far.

'A total of 4415 Indian nationals (3597 from Iran and 818 from Israel) have been evacuated so far using 19 special evacua

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to acquire controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders announced on Friday it is set to acquire a controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), Sri Lanka's largest shipyard, in a deal worth up to USD 52.96 million.

According to the state-owned company, this marks MDL's first international acquisition.

Located in the Port of Colombo, CDPLC gives MDL a strategic foothold in the Indian O

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka's charge in ODI series against Bangladesh

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 27 (ANI): Sri Lanka on Friday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, which will take place on July 2, 5, and 8, respectively.

Charith Asalanka, who has been a vital cog in the team since his appointment as captain last year will once again lead the challenge at home, as per the ICC official website.

Having already scored back-to-bac

A look at changes made to ICC playing conditions

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): A move back to one ball per innings in the last 16 overs in a One Day International, a new ruling pertaining to boundary catches and the use of stop clocks introduced in Test matches headline a range of changes in the updated ICC (International Cricket Council) Playing Conditions.

The new playing conditions also include changes to concussion replacement processes, the DRS wicket

Nehru-Gandhi family slaves of US, Russia: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey lashes out at former PM Rajiv Gandhi's role in atrocities on Sri Lankan Tamils

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday shared a letter by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to the then US President Ronald Reagan to attack the Congress party, alleging Gandhi's role in atrocities against Sri Lankan Tamils.

Sharing the letter dated February 8, 1988, on X, Dubey wrote, 'Is Rajiv Gandhi ji responsible for the Tamil genocide in Sri Lanka? The Nehru-G

Target isn't just Asian Cup, but also World Cup: Midfielder Sangita Basfore

Chiang Mai [Thailand], June 27 (ANI): For the Blue Tigresses, the AFC Women's Asian Cup isn't only about competing against the continent's elite, but also a pathway to the FIFA Women's World Cup, according to the official website of the AIFF.

'Our target is the World Cup,' echoed midfielder Sangita Basfore, as quoted from the official website of AIFF.

'The AFC qualifiers feel like World Cup qualifiers. We a

Operation Sindhu: Special evacuation flight from Armenia lands in India carrying 173 Indian nationals from Iran

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): A special evacuation flight from Armenia carrying 173 Indian nationals living in Iran landed in the national capital late on Thursday evening, Ministry of External Affairs said.

The special evacuation flight from Yerevan, Armenia, landed at 10:30 PM (IST) on Thursday with 173 Indian nationals from Iran.

'#OperationSindhu A special evacuation flight from Yerevan, Armenia, l

Zimbabwe to host Sri Lanka for white-ball series

Harare [Zimbabwe], June 26 (ANI): Zimbabwe will host Sri Lanka for a white-ball series, consisting of two ODIs and three T20Is, with Harare Sports Club being the sole venue for all the matches.

The white-ball series will kick off with the two ODIs scheduled for August 29 and 31, followed by the T20I leg in early September, as per the ICC.

The tour holds added significance for Zimbabwe, with the T20Is servi

India evacuated 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran, 818 from Israel in Operation Sindhu: MEA

New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India, so far have evacuated 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran and 818 Indian nationals from Israel in Operation Sindhu.

Addressing a weekly briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal said, 'We launched Operation Sindhu on the 18th of June. We have around 10,000 people from the Indian community in Iran, around 40,000 peopl

Zimbabwe set to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship during New Zealand tour

Harare [Zimbabwe], June 25 (ANI): Zimbabwe women's team will make their historic debut in the ICC Women's Championship and embark on their quest to qualify for the Women's ODI World Cup when they tour New Zealand for a white-ball series in February-March 2026.

The landmark tour will see the Zimbabwe women's team square off against the White Ferns in three ODIs, scheduled for March 5, 8, and 11 next year at the Un

Bangladesh announce schedule for three-match T20I series against Pakistan

Mirpur [Bangladesh], June 25 (ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Team on Wednesday announced the schedule for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan which will kickstart from July 20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, as per the ICC official website.

The two nations, who previously contested in as many T20Is in Pakistan earlier this month, will be vying against each other in the shortest format

Adani Foundation honours Gautam Adani's 63rd birthday with record-breaking blood donation drive

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 25 (ANI): To commemorate the 63rd birthday of Group Chairman Gautam Adani on June 24, the Adani Foundation--the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group--organised a nationwide mega blood donation drive across 206 cities in 21 states and two union territories, surpassing last year's record of 25,282 units.

Conducted under the stewardship of the Adani Healthcare team

SRI LANKA-WOODEN MASKS

(250625) -- COLOMBO, June 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A traditional Sri Lankan mask maker cuts a wooden block to create a mask in Gonapola village, Sri Lanka on June 25, 2025. The southern region of Sri Lanka, especially south of Colombo, is famous for the making and use of wooden masks, which play an important role in rituals and dances. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

Pant, Duckett rise to career-high ratings after Headingley heroics

Leeds [US] June 25 (ANI): India's Rishabh Pant and England's Ben Duckett have achieved career-best ratings in the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings, following their impressive performances with the bat in the first Test at Headingley, according to the official website of ICC.

Pant became just the second wicket-keeper behind Zimbabwe's Andy Flower to score two centuries in the same Test match when contributing

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje welcomes 224 Indian nationals returning from Israel under Operation Sindhu

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Under the Operation Sindhu, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje received 224 Indian nationals who returned to India from Israel at 10:30 am in an Indian Air Force aircraft on Wednesday.

A total of 818 Indian nationals from Israel have returned so far under the Operation Sindhu.

'MoS Ms. Shobha Karandlaje received 224 Indian nationals who returned to India from Israel on an IA