6 Lakh organisations register for Yoga Sangam to join PM Modi on International Day of Yoga 2026
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major boost to preparations for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ministry of AYUSH has announced that registrations on the Yoga Sangam Portal have crossed the six lakh mark, reflecting widespread…
Trump calls PM Modi ‘great leader’, lists him among world leaders he most admires
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great leader” and a “very tough cookie”, placing him among the world leaders he most admires during an interview with Axios in which he reflected on power,…
FIFA WC: Criticism is not aimed at just one player, says Portugal defender Dias
New York, June 20 (IANS) Portugal defender Ruben Dias has given a vote of confidence to Cristiano Ronaldo as the team begins preparing for its second Group K match in the World Cup. Ronaldo was singled out for criticism on the day he became the oldest…
PM Modi to visit Odisha today; President Murmu to join him in Mayurbhanj
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Saturday to attend a major event at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district marking two years of the BJP government in the state. He will be joined by President Droupadi Murmu, making…
Trump expects Iran to agree to final deal within 60 days
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he expects Iran to agree to a final deal within 60 days of the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU). If no deal is reached within 60 days beginning Thursday, “we will do…
FIFA WC: Morocco overpower Scotland to seize control of Group C
Foxborough, June 20 (IANS) Morocco underlined their growing World Cup credentials with a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, as Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 71 seconds proved enough to send the North Africans to the top of Group C. The…
FIFA WC: United States secures knockout-stage berth with 2-0 win over Australia
Seattle, June 20 (IANS) The United States secured a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Australia 2-0 in a Group D match on Friday. The victory gave the Americans six points from their opening two matches, ensuring…
Katy Perry accused of using stage act to make dig at her former partner
Los Angeles, June 20 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Katy Perry recently appeared on stage, and it felt like a veiled reference to her former partner Orlando Bloom. The incident happened during a concert in Spain. The singer, 41, is thought to have mad the dig…
Morgan Freeman reveals reason behind his fight to tell untold Black history stories
Los Angeles, June 20 (IANS) Hollywood actors Morgan Freeman and Ben Vereen consider it their responsibility to tell the stories of overlooked Black historical figures. The pair are currently promoting their new historical drama ‘The Gray House’, which…
Jharkhand T20 League: Koylanchal Super Kings move to top spot, Santhal Strikers climb to fifth in standings
Ranchi, June 20 (IANS) Koylanchal Super Kings and Santhal Strikers secured two crucial points on Day 10 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) International Stadium in Ranchi on Friday. While the Super…