FIFA WC: Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike sends co-hosts Canada into last-16
Los Angeles, June 29 (IANS) Stephen Eustaquio’s last-gasp strike earned co-hosts Canada a hard-fought victory over South Africa in the Round of 32 to move into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time. It was a tough battle against a…
US, Iran to halt strikes ‘for now,’ to meet in Doha over Hormuz Strait: Report
Washington, June 29 (IANS) The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks “for now” and hold talks on Tuesday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, to work out their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, US media outlet Axios reported.…
Adil Hussain says ‘52 Blue’ will ‘create empathy’ in people
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain has said that his film ‘52 Blue’ will create empathy in people. The actor is gearing up for the screening of ‘52 Blue’ at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival. The actor spoke with IANS, and…
ISKCON releases statement on relieving former V-P Radharaman Das of all organisational positions
New Delhi/Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Sunday evening issued a statement, saying that the former Vice-President and spokesperson of the religious organisation’s Kolkata branch Radharaman…
Women’s T20 WC: ‘It was a really special day for everyone,’ says Perry after Australia’s historic win
London, June 29 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry described her side’s record-breaking victory over India at Lord’s as ‘a really special day for everyone’ after guiding the six-time champions into their fifth consecutive win of the…
Tripura Queen Pineapple Global Festival: ‘Buyer-Seller Meet’ sign Rs 11 crore deals
New Delhi/Agartala, June 29 (IANS) In a major boost to Tripura’s pineapple industry, as many as 18 Letters of Intent (LoIs) with a cumulative business value of nearly Rs 11 crore were exchanged during the ‘Buyer-Seller Meet’ held on the…
Indian Men’s Hockey Team prevails 3-2 over England in shoot-out after goalless draw in FIH Pro League reverse fixture
London, June 29 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team displayed remarkable defensive resilience to defeat England 3-2 in the penalty shoot-out after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture of the FIH Hockey Pro League at the Lee Valley Hockey and…
KFCL: Ganderbal United, Baramulla Strikers play out draw
Srinagar June 28 (IANS) The Kashmir Champions Football League (KCFL), organised by Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, moved a step closer to the knockout phase on Sunday with another exciting day of football, highlighted by a closely contested draw and…
National Day celebrations in Seychelles begin with PM Modi as Guest of Honour
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) The National Day celebrations of Seychelles began with parades, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the event as the Guest of Honour, during his State visit to the archipelagic island. A contingent of the Indian defence…
Hyderabad man dies by suicide over fear of deletion in SIR
Hyderabad, June 28 (IANS) A 51-year-old man died by suicide allegedly due to fear of his name being deleted in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and possible consequences for the family including two mentally challenged…