2026 FIFA WC: Portugal fail to build on early goal as Congo earn first points in 1-1 draw
Houston, June 18 (IANS) While his archrival Lionel Messi started Argentina’s defence with a fine performance, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score as Portugal were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by a fighting Congo DR in a Group K match in the FIFA…
PM Modi heads to France after G7 meetings
Evian, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a productive round of meetings and interactions at the G7 Summit in Evian, where he presented India’s views on governance, policy‑making and the importance of working closely…
Rebel Shiv Sena-UBT MPs have betrayed not just Uddhav Thackeray but entire MVA, Congress: Harshwardhan Sapkal
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal has said that the rebellion by six Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Shiv Sena-UBT faction is not merely a betrayal of Uddhav Thackeray and his party, but also…
Bengal T20 League: Siliguri Strikers seal last semifinal spot as Season 3 enters decisive phase (Ld)
Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Novus Royals Purulia, Sobisco Smashers Malda, and Shrachi Rarh Tigers have made it to the semifinals of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League men’s competition after consistent performances in the…
PM Modi calls for human-centric AI and Global Cooperation at G7 Summit (Lead)
Evian, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday articulated India’s vision for a safe, inclusive, and human-centric approach to artificial intelligence, asserting that the true measure of AI lies not in the power of machines but in…
NCB detains international drug trafficker under PIT-NDPS Act
Mumbai, Jun 17 (IANS) In a major crackdown on organised international drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau’s (NCB) Mumbai Zonal Unit on Wednesday successfully executed a preventive detention order against habitual offender Navin Gurunath…
Trump unveils Iran deal, eyes wider Middle East pact (Ld)
Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled the details of a new agreement with Iran that, he said, would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create an opportunity for a…
MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Aniket Verma hits 60 as Bhopal Leopards chase 195 against Malwa Stallions
Indore, June 17 (IANS) In another high-scoring fixture in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, Bhopal Leopards chased down a target of 195 by five wickets against Malwa Stallions with more than an over to spare at Holkar Stadium, Indore,…
Gujarat: Three suspended after ragging complaint at BJ Medical College
Ahmedabad, June 17 (IANS) Three second-year resident doctors at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad have been suspended for periods ranging from six months to one year after an anti-ragging inquiry found them involved in ragging first-year residents in the…
Trump leaves door open to Iran’s civilian nuclear programme
Evian, June 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled that the United States could accept a civilian nuclear programme in Iran under certain circumstances, offering one of his clearest indications yet of how Washington may approach the next…