Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers likely across state for a week
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, while predicting moderate rain across several parts of the State, Puducherry and…
Pooja Chopra’s mother reveals her in-laws, unhappy with Pooja’s birth, asked to kill or leave her at an orphanage
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Miss India 2009 and actress Pooja Chopra’s mother revealed a heart wrenching story of the tough times she encountered post Pooja’s birth. In an emotional conversation on the reality show, Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar,…
Brazil president mocks Neymar as injury absence dominates World Cup debate
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Brazil star Neymar has found himself at the centre of a growing World Cup controversy after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva publicly mocked the forward’s continued absence from the national team, adding fuel to an…
‘Her journey continues to inspire people across country’: PM Modi greets President Murmu on her birthday
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on her birthday, praising her remarkable journey of public service and describing her life as an inspiration for millions across the…
‘Pavitra Rishta’s Usha Nadkarni talks about continuing to work at 80, reflects on her 60 year-old career
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) For over six decades, veteran actress Usha Nadkarni has entertained audiences across films, television, theatre, and reality shows. The actress, who is currently in her eighties, reflected on her work journey in the entertainment…
World leaders welcome Trump-Iran accord
Washington, June 20 (IANS) World leaders, including those from the G7, along with senior US lawmakers, welcomed a memorandum signed between the United States and Iran, with supporters describing it as a breakthrough that could reopen the Strait of…
PM Modi to release 23rd PM-Kisan instalment from West Bengal today
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on Saturday from Hooghly’s Tarakeswar in West Bengal, transferring financial assistance directly to…
Women’s T20 WC: New Zealand keep title defence alive with tense win over Ireland
Southampton, June 20 (IANS) New Zealand kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title defence alive with a nerve-racking four-run victory over Ireland at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday, surviving a late scare to register their first win of the tournament…
Trump unveils new Air Force One bridge aircraft
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump unveiled the US Air Force’s new VC-25B Bridge aircraft, describing it as a symbol of American power and a long-awaited replacement for the ageing presidential fleet. Speaking at Joint Base…
Iran says new meeting with US being planned for ‘coming days’
Tehran, June 20 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that a scheduled meeting between Iranian and US delegations in Switzerland has been postponed, and planning is underway for another one in the coming days. Speaking to…