Conway, Tickner return to New Zealand’s 2026-27 central contract list
Christchurch, June 17 (IANS) Top-order batter Devon Conway and pace bowler Blair Tickner have been included in New Zealand’s central contract for the 2026-27 period, replacing Adithya Ashok and Muhammad Abbas in the 20-player list, New Zealand…
Telegram suspension affects over 150 million users in India: CEO Pavel Durov
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has said that the temporary suspension of the messaging platform in India ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination affected more than…
Leaders joining Shiv Sena reflect confidence in governance, says Shaina NC
Jalna, June 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Wednesday said the growing number of leaders joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena reflects confidence in the party’s governance and development-oriented approach. Speaking to reporters, Shaina NC…
She has no remorse; moving freely: Raja Raghuvanshi’s mother on daughter-in-law Sonam
Indore, June 17 (IANS) The mother of Raja Raghuvanshi, the Indore businessman murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, on Wednesday said that the allegations against Sonam Raghuvanshi were not baseless. She also questioned Sonam’s conduct and…
Trump, PM Modi set to take ties to new highs: White House
Washington, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to take India-US relations to “new highs” the White House said as the two leaders prepared for bilateral talks in France, with trade, technology,…
Priyanka Chopra calls mom Madhu Chopra her ‘Queen’, says she’s ‘aways leading the way’
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to her social media account on the morning of Wednesday, to wish her mother Dr. Madhu Chopra on her 73rd birthday on June 17. Priyanka shared a beautiful picture featuring herself along with…
Dumper driver killed in highway collision in Bihar’s Purnea
Patna, June 17 (IANS) A dumper truck driver lost his life, and a helper sustained serious injuries in a road accident near the Barsoni Toll Plaza under the jurisdiction of Dagarua Police Station in Bihar’s Purnea district, said officials on…
South Korea: Govt to ease civilian-restricted inter-Korean border boundaries for wider public access
Seoul, June 17 (IANS) The South Korean defence ministry on Wednesday rolled out a plan to ease the boundaries of the military-controlled buffer zone along the inter-Korean border to allow wider civilian access and spur regional growth. The Civilian…
Australian govt lowers Middle East travel warnings
Canberra, June 17 (IANS) The Australian government on Wednesday lowered travel warnings for several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the United States and Iran reached a peace deal. Minister for Foreign…
Kane believes 2026 World Cup is England’s ‘best opportunity’ to lift the trophy
Arlington, June 17 (IANS) Captain Harry Kane believes the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents England with the “best opportunity” to lift the elusive trophy. Coming off a spectacular season where he scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich, the…