PM Modi to chair high-level meeting with Union Secretaries on ease of doing business, Viksit Bharat roadmap
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting with the secretaries of all Central government ministries and departments on Tuesday to review the progress of key reforms and regulations aimed at improving the…
Djokovic passes tough Wu test in Wimbledon opener
London, June 30 (IANS) The seven-time champion Novak Djokovic made an entertaining start to his 21st Wimbledon campaign and toughed his way to 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over China’s Yibing Wu in the opener here on Tuesday. Serving well and playing far…
FIFA WC: ‘Took too long to make opponent chase,’ Naglesmann blames ‘slow build-up play’ for Germany’s exit
Foxborough, June 30 (IANS) Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann did not mince words after his side’s shocking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 and said “slow build-up play” cost the four-time champions a place in the round of 16 of the FIFA…
When Neena Gupta recalled Amitabh Bachchan shooting with high fever in excessive heat during ‘Uunchai’
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Neena Gupta, had once opened up about Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s unwavering professionalism, and recalled how he had continued shooting for ‘Uunchai’ despite suffering from a high fever…
People-to-people ties ‘secret sauce’ of India-US relationship: Former US envoy
Washington, June 30 (IANS) People-to-people ties have been the “secret sauce” binding India and the United States through periods of diplomatic ups and downs, former US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster said, as he traced the evolution of…
India-US ties must stand for shared values: US Congressman
Washington, June 30 (IANS) Delivering his remarks at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s foreign and immigration policies while arguing…
SC to hear PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Bhojpur encounter today
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged fake encounter killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district and raising…
FIFA WC: French striker Thuram out of Sweden clash with muscle issue, confirms coach Deschamps
New York, June 30 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps has said that injured striker Marcus Thuram will be unavailable for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Sweden due to a muscle issue. After waiting almost a century to meet at a…
India key to Canada’s diversification push: Envoy
Washington, June 30 (IANS) Canada sees India as the “most logical place” to diversify its trade and investment partnerships as countries rethink global supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainty, Canada’s Ambassador to the United…
Quad ministers to meet in Philippines: US Ambassador
Washington, June 30 (IANS) The foreign ministers of the Quad countries are expected to meet in the Philippines in about two weeks, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced, saying the grouping remained central to advancing a free, secure and…