Urmi Mukherjee

Kolkata

Senior Online Editor at The Federal

Editor-writer by profession, traveller-photographer by passion

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Ponting gets off plane after ceasefire, convinces foreign players to return

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting was about to take off for home when the ceasefire between India and Pakistan came into force. Despite that, the Australian legend had the option to fly back to Australia but he chose not to, making a last-minute disembarkation from the Qantas plane packed with anxious passengers.
Kerala: Nipah patient remains serious; other reports negative so far

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Malappuram (Kerala), May 11 (PTI) The Nipah virus patient in Malappuram remains in a serious condition, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Sunday. The 42-year-old woman from Valanchery is currently receiving treatment in the hospital, she said in a release here. Meanwhile, the test results of 11 more people on the patient's contact list have come back negative, it said. This brings the total number of negative results to 42 thus far.
Army Chief gives commanders full powers to respond to Pak truce breach

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has given full authority to the Army commanders for counter-action in the kinetic domain to any violation of the understanding reached between the Indian and Pakistani militaries. India and Pakistan announced reaching an understanding on Saturday to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect.
Iran, US conclude 4th round of talks over Tehran's nuclear programme

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Dubai, May 11 (AP) Iran and the United States held a fourth round of talks Sunday over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme, with a US official describing American negotiators as being “encouraged” by the discussions. The talks took place in Muscat, Oman, again mediated by Omani officials. Iran similarly described the talks as wrapping up after several hours.
Salman, Kareena, Allu Arjun extend wishes on Mother's Day

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Allu Arjun, and Karan Johar were among several film celebrities who extended their heartfelt wishes on International Mother's Day 2025 on Sunday. Every year, International Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May to honour mothers and maternal figures. Salman shared a picture alongside his mother Salma and stepmother Helen on his Instagram handle. "Thank you dad for the best mothers in the world.
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine, Zelenskyy seeks ceasefire first

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Moscow, May 11 (PTI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 without any preconditions, a move welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who insisted that Moscow must agree to a ceasefire first.
Ask Pakistanis about strength of BrahMos missile: Adityanath

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Lucknow, May 11 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said a glimpse of the valour of the BrahMos missile was seen during Operation Sindoor and if that was not enough, one should ask Pakistanis about it. He also said the time has come to deal a crushing blow to terrorism and to achieve it, the entire country has to unite under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
India, Pakistan reach ceasefire; what happens on May 12?

5 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

India and Pakistan announced an immediate ceasefire effective 5 pm Saturday (May 10)following a phone call between their DGMOs. While US President Donald Trump claimed credit for mediation, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated the agreement was reached bilaterally. The two militaries will hold further talks on May 12. The confrontation began after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians.
Pope Leo XIV identifies AI as main challenge for humanity

5 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Vatican City, May 10 (AP) Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.
CISF to check cargo, in-line baggage at 69 airports amid Indo-Pak tension

5 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Saturday said it has extended an additional security cover to temporarily supervise cargo operations and in-line hold baggage screening system at 69 civil airports of the country under its counter-terrorist cover.