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  Bogota, March 31 (UiTV/IANS)  - More than 21,000 passengers were affected and 136 flights were cancelled in Colombia, following the emergency landing of a commercial plane at a major airport near the city of Medellin, Civil Aviation Director Jair Orlando Fajardo has said. The front landing gear of the LATAM Airlines Airbus A320-200 fell off shortly after takeoff on Tuesday afternoon, forcing the plane to turn back for an emergency landing at the Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in the town of Rionegro, Xinhua news agency reported. No injuries were reported during the emergency landing. Fajardo said that flights to and from Rionegro were cancelled for more than 12 hours, which led to delays and cancellations in other airports, especially in Bogota's El Dorado International Airport. "At this moment the airport is operating and under normal conditions," he said, adding the 136 flights that were cancelled and the 21,245 passengers affected by this incident are bein

  Srinagar, March 30 (UiTV/IANS)  - Two terrorists killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Rainawari area in Central Kashmir's Srinagar district have been identified as Rayees Ahmad Bhat and Hilal Ahmad Rah, officials said on Wednesday. Police said Rayees Ahmad Bhat had been a journalist previously running an online news portal while Hilal Ahmad Rah, a categorised terrorist, belonged to Bijbehara in South Kashmir. "Killed terrorist (Rayees Ah Bhat) was earlier a journalist and was running online news portal 'Valley News Service' in Anantnag. Joined terrorist ranks in August 2021 and was categorised 'C' in our list. Two FIRs were registered against him for terror crimes," police said. "Second killed terrorist has been identified as Hilal Ah Rah of Bijbehara, a 'C' categorised terrorist." Earlier the firefight between terrorists and security forces took place after a joint team of the police and the security forces

Mumbai, March 29 (UITV/IANS)  The shooting for the upcoming fantasy adventure film 'Brahmastra' starring Bollywood couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt has wrapped up. The makers wrapped its final shooting schedule in Kashi, and is all set to hit the theatres on September 9. Alia took to Instagram where she shared a video clip. The clip seems to be from a song. She also shared a picture featuring the director Ayan Mukerji and Ranbir after a temple visit. For the caption, Alia wrote: "We started shooting in 2018. And now a finally .. The filming of Brahmastra (Part One) comes to an end !! I've been wanting to say this for such a long time...IT'S A WRAP!" The film apparently is set in two timeframes. The main story is set in present times where Shiva, a young man with superpowers travels 3000 years back in time to learn about weapons like Brahmastra in order to fulfill a mission. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, produced by Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime F

  Valletta, March 28 (UiTV/IANS)  - Malta's Labour Party has won the general election with a comfortable majority, Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced. Speaking during a telephone call with the national broadcaster, Abela on Sunday said according to calculations by party agents as vote counting got underway, his party had a significant majority over the Nationalist Party (PN). The election held on Saturday was characterised by a record low turnout since independence, at 85.5 per cent , just over 303,500 votes. As the counting hall erupted into cheers, with party delegates celebrating the victory, PN Secretary-General Michael Piccinino conceded the defeat, saying party leader Bernard Grech had called Abela and congratulate him on his victory. The official result, which will include the entire list of elected MPs, will be announced later on Sunday or early Monday morning, Xinhua news agency reported. This is the Labour Party's third consecutive general election win since 2

Sanaa, March 26 (UITV/IANS)  Yemen's Houthi militia have claimed responsibility for fresh cross-border drone and missile attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, the third such attack in less than a week. "A number of bomb-laden drones targeted the oil refineries in Ras Tanura and Rabigh, as well as the Aramco oil facilities in Jazan and Najran ... A barrage of wing missiles targeted Aramco oil facilities in Jeddah and the Saudi capital Riyadh," Houthi military spokesman Yehya Sarea said on Friday in a statement aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. "We also launched several ballistic missiles at other vital Saudi targets in Jazan, Dhahran Al-Janub, Abha, Khamis Mushait," the Houthi spokesman said, vowing to launch more attacks to break the blockade imposed by the Saudi-led coalition forces on the Yemeni ports under the Houthi militia control, Xinhua news agency reported. A statement from the Saudi-led coalition forces said "a total of 16 hostile attacks

  Moscow, March 23 (UITV/IANS)  Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, during which they discussed the situation in Ukraine. "A thorough exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine, including on the ongoing negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian representatives, continued," the Kremlin was quoted by Xinhua news agency as saying. The phone conversation was held at the initiative of the French side, it added. Read More :-  https://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/putin-macron-discuss-ukraine-issue-over-phone

  Moscow, March 22 (UiTV/IANS)  - Russia will no longer continue peace treaty negotiations with Japan in response to Tokyo's sanctions against Moscow over the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry here said. Moscow will also cancel visa-free travel for Japanese citizens to the four disputed Pacific islands, which are known as the Southern Kurils in Russia and the Northern Territories in Japan, Xinhua news agency quoted the Ministry as saying in a statement on Monday. The Russian side is withdrawing from the dialogue with Japan on establishing joint economic activities in these islands, the statement said. Russia will also block the extension of Japan's status as a sectoral dialogue partner of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, it added. Along with Western countries, Japan has imposed tranches of sanctions on 76 Russian individuals, seven banks, and 12 other bodies, including defence officials and the state-owned arms exporter, Rosoboronexport. On Tue

  Riyadh, March 21 (UITV/IANS)-  The Saudi Aramco announced that its net income in 2021 rose by 124 per cent, reaching $110 billion. The Saudi oil giant also declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $18.8 billion, to be paid in the first quarter of 2022, Xinhua news agency quoted a statement published on its website. The company said the hike in net income reflects higher crude oil prices and stronger refining and chemicals margins, adding that its free cash flow was $107.5 billion in 2021, compared to $49.1 billion in 2020. "Although economic conditions have improved considerably, the outlook remains uncertain due to various macro-economic and geopolitical factors," Aramco's president and CEO Amin H. Nasser said. The company said it aims to raise the maximum sustainable capacity of crude oil to 13 million barrels per day by 2027 and increase gas production by half by 2030. Read More :- https://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/saudi-oil-giant-aramcos-net-income-2021-rose-124

  Mumbai, March 17 (UITV/IANS)  The trailer of ' Sharmaji Namkeen ' was released on Thursday. The drama which stars the late Rishi Kapoor in his final role, and Paresh Rawal both playing the same character, tells the story of a 58-year old widower, who rekindles his passion for cooking post his retirement. The trailer shows the protagonist B.G. Sharma, essayed by Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal, as he tries to get a grip of his life post-retirement and eventually discovers his passion for culinary art. Rishi Kapoor had shot major portions of the film before his unfortunate demise in 2020. The makers of the film then tried to work around the story and actor with even Rishi's son Ranbir stepping in to play the part with the help of prosthetics and VFX. But, things didn't materialize until Paresh Rawal stepped in to play the character and helped the film reach completion. The film, directed by Hitesh Bhatia and produced by Excel Entertainment in association with MacGuffin Pi

Dubai, March 16 (UITV/IANS)  India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah , who bagged eight wickets, including his maiden Test five-wicket haul at home in the second India versus Sri Lanka Test at Bengaluru, has jumped six spots to attain fourth ranking in the latest ICC Test Rankings for bowlers released on Wednesday. The 28-year-old speedster leapfrogged Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi, New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson and Tim Southee, England's James Anderson, South Africa-born Kiwi cricketer Neil Wagner and Australia's Josh Hazlewood in the table. On the other hand, former India skipper Virat Kohli has slipped from fifth to ninth among batters. India's pace bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami has climbed a spot to displace fellow countryman Ravindra Jadeja to 17th, while Sri Lanka's Lasith Embuldeniya and Praveen Jayawickrama jumped five positions each to 32nd and 45th slot respectively. Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and South African

  Madrid, March 15 (UITV/IANS)  Karim Benzema was once again the star as Real Madrid opened up a 10-point lead at the top of La Liga with a 3-0 win away to Real Mallorca. Following a goalless first half, the striker set up Vinicius Jr for Madrid's first goal before adding a second from the penalty spot and then heading home a third after a cross from Marcelo on Monday night. Real Madrid began by looking to control the ball, but, looking to end a run of four consecutive defeats, Mallorca put a bit of bite into their challenges and there were some tense moments on the pitch, Xinhua reports. Benzema turned well to set up Toni Kroos, who shaped well but sent his shot from outside the area high over the bar. Vinicius Jr then had another chance after more good work by Benzema, but his effort from inside the area was deflected wide thanks to Maffeo's desperate late block. The Brazilian opened the scoring 10 minutes into the second half after Fede Valverde robbed Idrissu Baba 30 meter

Washington, March 14 (UiTV/IANS)  - US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have reaffirmed their commitment to hold Russia accountable for its war on Ukraine, according to the White House. The two leaders made the commitment during a phone call on Sunday during which they discussed the current situation in Ukraine as Russian forces engaged in continued bombing and shelling of major cities. In a statement, the White House said Biden and Macron also "reviewed recent diplomatic engagements and underscored their commitment to hold Russia accountable for its actions and to support the government and people of Ukraine". The two leaders' conversation came hours after a military training base in the western city of Yavoriv was struck by a barrage of Russian cruise missiles. Read More:-  https://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/biden-macron-commit-hold-russia-accountable-ukraine-war

Kathmandu, March 12 (UITV/IANS)   Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for evacuating Nepali nationals who were stranded in the war-torn Ukraine. Taking to Twitter, Deuba said: "Four Nepali nationals have just arrived in Nepal from Ukraine via India. Thank you Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India for the assistance in repatriating Nepali nationals through the Operation Ganga." Till date, India has evacuated six Nepali nationals from Ukraine. Nepal had sought assistance from the Indian government for the evacuation of its stranded nationals. 'Operation Ganga' launched by the Central government in New Delhi to rescue Indian citizens from Ukraine's neighbouring countries started on February 22. Till March 8, about 18,000 Indians have been brought back through the special flights. The number of Indians airlifted by 75 special civilian flights goes up to 15,521. The IAF had flown 12 missio

  New Delhi, March 11 (UiTV/IANS)  - After lodging a case against a Delhi Police Sub Inspector, the CBI has now booked him under Disproportionate Assets case. It lodged a fresh case against the alleged accused Delhi Police SI Bhojraj Sjngh on Tuesday on the recommendation of its senior officials. Singh was posted with Maidan Garhi police station. In October 2021, Singh was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a man in return of a favour in a case. Singh had allegedly demanded Rs five lakh from him. Singh had demanded Rs two lakh as token amount. A case was lodged by the police against the man and his friend at Maidan Garhi Police Station. Singh had promised to help him and also not to oppose the bail. Later, the man approached the CBI which laid a trap and arrested the SI while accepting the bribe. During the search operation, Rs 1.7 crore in cash was recovered from the house of Singh. The CBI also recovered Rs 5,47,350 from Singh's car. A case was lodged aga

Kiev, March 10 (UiTV/IANS)  - The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Thursday that Russia is not abandoning its plans to surround Kiev as Moscow's military invasion continued for the 15th day. In its latest update on Facebook, the military said that Ukrainian forces are repelling and holding back Moscow's offensive operation in all directions despite attempts by Russian troops to advance towards the capital city. It said the Russian troops have "lost their military capacity and are being introduced into the operation of reserves". "To increase combat capacity, the enemy is moving to the borders of Ukraine unions and military parts from other strategic directions." The military added that Moscow was not abandoning plans to surround Kiev and it its continuing the offensive from the Polissya and Siversky directions. It also accused Belarus of providing support to Russia in ensuring the supply of fuel and oil, the use of railway infrastructure

  Moscow, March 9 (UiTV/IANS)  - Moscow has announced another humanitarian ceasefire to allow civilians in cities under attack to flee, according to reports by Russian state media outlets. The corridors will again be set up for Kyiv, Chernihev, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mariupol at 10 a.m. local time. It's the third time a ceasefire -- most of which have failed -- has been announced by Moscow, the BBC reported. On Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said they managed to evacuate 5,000 people from Sumy -- the first successful mass evacuation. However, a similar attempt for those in Chernihiv failed because Russia kept shelling the exit route, Ukraine claimed. Read More :-  https://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/russia-announces-another-ceasefire-civilians-ukraine-leave-cities

  Dubai, March 8 (UITV/IANS)   The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday launched the '100 per cent Cricket Year of Women's Cricket' campaign to coincide with the International Women's Day in order to further promote gender equality and empower women and girls through cricket. The global governing body for the sport said in a statement on Tuesday that, "The 100 per cent Cricket Year of Women's Cricket campaign has been introduced to help drive transformative change and be part of accelerating the growth of the game." Using the #IDeclare hashtag, the ICC is urging cricket fans worldwide to show what they can do to "further promote gender equality and further empower women and girls through cricket". ICC CEO Geoff Allardice said he was 'proud' of the initiative. "Cricket has the incredible power and reach to raise awareness and effect change and we're proud to partner with UNICEF as part of 100 per cent Cricket Year of Wo

  New Delhi, March 7 (UITV/IANS)   The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has claimed that Russi continues to launch missile strikes on cities from Belarus. "The enemy continues its offensive operation against Ukraine. Since the beginning of the day, the Russian occupier has continued to launch missile and artillery strikes on settlements in Ukraine. The invaders continue to use the airfield network of the Republic of Belarus to carry out air strikes on Ukraine," UNIAN quoted the General Staff as saying in a statement. At the same time, Russia has also continued to spread first-person content on social networks, which negatively covers the activities of the the Ukrainian military. In the city of Irpin (located near Kiev), the Russian forces forbade residents to leave their homes. The settlement has been without heat, water and light for more than three days, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces. "The city of Irpin has been deprived of light, wate