Recovery of six year old girl’s body completes tragic Ernakulam family suicide
Kochi, June 28 (IANS) The recovery of the body of six-year-old Anna from the Muvattupuzha river on Sunday brought a tragic end to the search for a family of four who are suspected to have died by suicide after jumping from the Piravom bridge in…
Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after New Zealand series
Nottingham, June 28 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on one of the most remarkable careers in English cricket. The…
PM Modi’s visit to encourage Seychelles lawmakers to look at India as example of unity in diversity: LoP Bernard Georges
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Seychelles National Assembly, Bernard Georges, said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit will encourage political leaders of the East African island country to look at India as an…
Akshay Kumar says a film doesn’t need to be eventful to work, cites ‘Saiyaara’ as example
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is of the opinion that a film doesn’t need to be eventful in order to work in the theatres. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Akshay cited ‘Saiyaara’ as an example, saying that the film…
Akal Takht supreme, all MLAs will appear before it on Monday: Punjab CM Mann
Amritsar, June 28 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday reaffirmed that the Akal Takht is the supreme temporal authority of the Sikh community and said that all ministers, MLAs and the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha will appear before it on…
Great Nicobar project: A strategically necessity (IANS Analysis)
New Delhi, June 28: Located roughly 1,000 miles from the Indian mainland, Great Nicobar is one of the 500-plus islands that make up the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The island is historically tied to two distinct indigenous groups: the Shompen and…
Hemant Soren takes monsoon drive to Jonha Falls, showcases Jharkhand’s scenic charm in viral reel
Ranchi, June 28 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren sought to offer a relaxed outlook on Sunday as he drove to the picturesque Jonha Falls, around 50 km from Ranchi, celebrating the state’s breathtaking natural beauty. Accompanying the…
2nd T20I: Prince Yadav picks 3-22 on debut as India restrict Ireland to 154/8
Belfast, June 28 (IANS) Debutant pacer Prince Yadav returned with figures of 3-22 as India produced a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Ireland to 154/8 in the second T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont on Sunday. At one point,…
Modi govt transformed lives of 70 crore poor in 12 years: HM Shah
Gandhinagar, June 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had transformed the lives of 70 crore poor people over the past 12 years by providing housing, electricity, sanitation,…
Women’s T20 WC: Nigar Sultana rues Bangladesh’s missed chances after SA loss and tournament exit
London, June 28 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana admitted her side fell just short in a must-win Women’s T20 World Cup fixture against South Africa on Sunday, saying an underwhelming middle phase with the bat ultimately proved decisive in…