China's embassy in Colombo has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota port over which India raised concerns, sources said. The Chinese space and satellite tracking research vessel 'Yuan Wang 5' was scheduled to dock at the Hambantota Port from August 11 to 17, weeks after Sri Lanka witnessed a major political turmoil following massive mass protests over the country's worst economic crisis in decades. A 'third-person' note from Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry to the Chinese embassy in Colombo dated August 5 says the ministry wishes to request that the arrival of the vessel Yuan Wang 5 in Hambantota to be deferred until further consultations are made on the matter. The Chinese embassy in Colombo sought an urgent meeting with the higher Sri Lankan authorities to discuss the issue after receiving the note from the Foreign Ministry seeking a … [Read more...] about India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit
Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver
'I recently got my commercial pilot license and I have an exam tomorrow but I can't reach there. Now that we finally have a medal, it is okay' IMAGE: Navneet Singh is the youngest member of the quartet that secured the men's four silver at Victoria Park. Delhi-based Navneet Singh aspires to be a commercial pilot but he will be missing the entrance exam of a leading Indian airline on Sunday after playing a hand in India's first ever men's lawn bowls medal at the Commonwealth Games. Now the 27-year-old would like to believe the medal was worth the sacrifice. "I recently got my commercial pilot license and I have an exam with Air India tomorrow but I can't reach there. Now that we finally have a medal, it is okay," Navneet said after India lost the men's four finals to Northern Ireland. "The tournament has been a game changer for us. We surprised a lot of people here, especially the win over England in the semis (India had lost to England in the league stage). We ourselves … [Read more...] about Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver
CWG: The man who helped Sable challenge Kenyans…
'I will never forget what coach Nikolai Snesarev did for me. Many coaches will come and go in my life but his influence on my career has been life-changing. He changed my belief.' IMAGE: Avinash Sable beat a strong field of Kenyan athletes to win silver in the 3000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Coaches may come and go but late Nikolai Snesarev will have a special place in star steeplechaser Avinash Sable's heart for his contribution in his overall growth as an international athlete. Sable beat a strong field of Kenyan athletes to win silver in the 3000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday and it was the Belarusian, who instilled that self belief in the army man. IMAGE: Avinash Sable's coach Nikolai Snesarev tragically passed away in 2021 after he came back to India that year, following a long gap.. Sable, whose stardom is on its ascendancy, feels that the time he spent abroad was instrumental to his success at … [Read more...] about CWG: The man who helped Sable challenge Kenyans…
Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost
Congratulations poured in for Jagdeep Dhankhar after his election as India's 14th vice president with Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting him soon after the result was declared Saturday while top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress and other parties extended their greetings. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Vice-President designate Jagdeep Dhankar during a meeting, in New Delhi, August 6, 2022. President Droupadi Murmu said the nation will benefit from Dhankhar's long and rich experience in public life and extended her best wishes for a productive and successful tenure. Outgoing Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also congratulated Dhankhar and said, "The nation will greatly benefit from your vast experience and legal expertise. My best wishes for a successful and fruitful tenure." Modi met the vice president-elect at the residence of Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and greeted him with a bouquet. The prime minister later thanked all … [Read more...] about Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost
Mobile internet suspended for 5 days after communal tension in Manipur
Mobile data services have been suspended for five days across Manipur, an order issued by special secretary (home) H Gyan Prakash said on Saturday. According to the order, some anti-social elements are using social media to transmit hate speeches inciting the passions of the public. The decision came following a report by the Superintendent of Police of Bishnupur district that a vehicle was set ablaze by 3-4 men at Phougakchao Ikhang on Saturday evening. The crime has created communal tension, the order said. The district magistrate of Bishnupur has also imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC for a period of two months across the valley district beginning Saturday evening. Tension has been brewing in the state after All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) imposed an indefinite economic blockade along the national highways of the landlocked state on Friday morning. The student body had been demanding that the Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous … [Read more...] about Mobile internet suspended for 5 days after communal tension in Manipur
Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 10 LIVE: Boxer Nikhat Zareen Wins Gold
Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 10 LIVE: Hello and welcome to ABP LIVE's coverage of Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 10 action. The ninth day of the Commonwealth Games 2022 was very memorable because of some stellar performances from the Indian contingent. Following is India's schedule at the Commonwealth Games on the 10th day on Sunday. All timings in Indian Standard Time (IST) ATHLETICS & PARA ATHLETICS: Men's Triple Jump Final: Abdulla Aboobacker, Eldhose Paul, Praveen Chitravel - 2:45pm Men's 10,000m Race Walk Final: Amit, Sandeep Kumar - 3:50pm Women's Javelin Throw Final: Shilpa Rani, Annu Rani - 4:05pm Women's 4 x 100m Relay Final: 5:24pm Men's Javelin Throw Final: Rohit Yadav, DP Manu - 12:10am (Monday) Men's 4 x 400m Relay Final: 1am (Monday) BADMINTON: Women's singles semifinal: PV Sindhu - 2:20pm Men's singles semifinal 1: Lakshya Sen - 3:10pm Men's singles semifinal 2: Kidambi Srikanth - 3:10pm Women's doubles semifinal: Jolly Treesa/Pulella Gayatri Gopichand - 4 pm … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 10 LIVE: Boxer Nikhat Zareen Wins Gold