Umran Malik, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan also make the cut for the three four-day games
Tom Bruce and Robbie O'Donnell have been named co-captains for the tour that consists of three first-class games and as many one-day matches
Fast News
Russian officials trained in Iran in recent weeks as part of an agreement on the transfer of drones between the two countries, the US has said, adding their drone deal is "potentially sanctionable."
US State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters on Thursday that Russian officials had conducted training on drones in Iran "in the last several weeks."
The United States would "vigorously enforce" its sanctions on both the Russian and Iranian weapons trade, he said. The transfers of drones between the two countries were "potentially sanctionable under numerous authorities," Patel said.
"We remain incredibly concerned about Iran's use and proliferation of UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles]. They have been used to attack US forces, our partners in the region, and international shipping entities," the US official said.
Tehran did not immediately comment on the US claim.
Drones for Ukraine offensive?
US officials said last month that Washington had information that Iran was preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons capable, and that Russian officials had visited Iran to inspect Predator UAVs.
The claim raised concerns that Iran, which has supplied drones to its allies in the Middle East, was now providing support to Russia for its attacks on Ukraine.
Iran's foreign minister at the time denied the claim, also over a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart.
Last month US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Iran will be providing "hundreds" of UAVs to Russia for its conflict in Ukraine.
Source: Reuters
Last Updated: August 11, 2022, 00:37 IST
Kamalamma from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, celebrated her 101st birthday on August 7. (Image: News18)
Centenarian Kamalamma, a native of Korlakunta in Tirupati of Andhra Pradesh who celebrated her 101st birthday on August 7 with her family members, is proud to be taking part in ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ that marks the 75th year of India’s Independence.
When News18 contacted her, she shared the moments of the freedom movement and celebrations in her native place when India got independence from British rule.
Born on August 7, 1922, to Munswamy and Subbamma in the temple town, Kamalamma’s education ended at a primary level till Class V. She was married to Gopanna who was working as a head constable when she was 14 years. The couple was blessed with a son and a daughter.
According to her family, Kamalamma’s lifestyle and food habits made her strong. Her routine is one of patience and discipline, and she is a role model to people of all ages when it comes to living a long life with good health. Her family members also said she had a down-to-earth attitude and was helpful in nature.
Recollecting the days of freedom struggle, she said because she was a girl child her parents would not allow her to take part. She said there was a festive atmosphere in every nook and corner of her town when India attained independence.
Read the Latest News and Breaking News here
