India and Sri Lanka tie ODI after Asalanka heroics
Friday, 2 August 2024 Charith Asalanka is the hero for Sri Lanka as they play out a thrilling tie with India in the first one-day international in Colombo.
India’s DGMO Lt. Gen Rajiv Ghai explained about India’s unbreachable air defence system by drawing a unique cricketing analogy and making a mention of legendary cricketer Virat Kohli, who retired from Test Cricket on Monday. Watch!
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South China Sea Breaking: In a significant escalation of defensive capabilities, Taiwan has officially formed its first combat-ready HIMARS rocket unit. This move is designed to strengthen deterrence against increasing threats and military pressure from China. Taiwan's Defense Minister, Wellington Koo, lauded the new unit as a "significant boost" to the island's defensive power, underscoring the strategic importance of this deployment. The soldiers operating these advanced systems have completed specialized training in the United States, highlighting the close military cooperation between Washington and Taipei.
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Asalanka delivered an impressive spell, taking crucial wickets of Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh in consecutive deliveries. DNA Also reported by •Mid-Day