September 28, 2025 – Page 5

Migrant crisis: Two women die while crossing English Channel; 17 lost in similar attempts

Two women lost their lives on Saturday while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the UK on a makeshift boat carrying other migrants, French officials said. Rescuers found the women in cardiac arrest but were unable to save them. A couple and their child suffering from hypothermia were taken to a hospital […]

Chhattisgarh: 3 Naxals killed in encounter; gunfight broke out in Ravas forest | India News

Representational AI image NEW DELHI: Three Naxals were killed on Sunday in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. The exchange of fire took place in the forests of Ravas, near the border of Kanker and Gariaband districts, a senior police officer confirmed to news agency PTI. A joint team of security personnel […]

Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh join Ajit Agarkar in BCCI men’s selection panel; Amita Sharma becomes new women’s committee head

Former India cricketers Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh have joined chairman Ajit Agarkar as the new selectors for the senior men’s team while Amita Sharma replaced Neetu David as the new chairman of the women’s senior selection committee, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on […]

UAE: Dubai watchdog restricts HDFC Bank branch from offering financial services to new customers | World News

HDFC Bank’s Dubai branch continues serving 1,489 existing customers; business deemed immaterial to overall bank operations and finances/ AI Image for illustrative and creative purposes only HDFC Bank’s Dubai International Financial Centre has been barred from onboarding new clients or offering financial services to them, following regulatory action by Dubai’s financial watchdog. The action stems […]

Bihar BJP Announces 45-Member Election Campaign Committee Ahead of Assembly Polls | Udaipur Kiran

Patna, September 28 (Udaipur Kiran News) – The Bihar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced a 45-member Election Campaign Committee for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. The party has included senior leaders, ministers, MPs, and young faces to ensure a comprehensive campaign across all regions of the state. According to the […]

Who is Mithun Manhas? Former Jammu and Kashmir cricketer, IPL veteran, becomes BCCI president

Mithun Manhas has been elected as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is the first person from Jammu and Kashmir to hold this position. His appointment comes after Roger Binny’s resignation. “A momentous occasion to celebrate! Mithun Manhas has been officially declared as the new President of the […]

UAE’s big bet: What Sam Altman’s meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed could unlock | World News

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sam Altman discussed expanding AI research and cooperation to strengthen the UAE’s innovation ecosystem/ Image: WAM On 27 September 2025, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi to discuss expanding cooperation on artificial intelligence research, practical applications […]

Oman adds two reserves to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves: How to visit and what it means | World News

Oman’s newest UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves Al Jabal Al Akhdar and Sirrin (Al Sireen) aren’t just conservation landmarks, they’re also eco-tourism destinations Oman has won formal inclusion of Al Jabal Al Akhdar Biosphere Reserve and Sirrin (Al Sireen) Biosphere Reserve into UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, a decision announced during the 5th […]

Who is Sheetal Devi? 18-yr-old para archer bags historic gold at World Para Archery Championship

18-year-old Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi etched her name in history on Saturday by winning gold in the women’s individual compound event at the World Para Archery Championship. In a closely fought final, Sheetal outscored world No. 1 Oznur Cure Girdi of Turkiye 146-143 to claim the title, according to ESPN. This is her third medal […]