Army Chief Gen Dwivedi, Indian envoy to China Doraiswami discuss strengthening ties with Beijing
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, on Tuesday called on Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and exchanged views on the changing regional and global strategic environment. They also assessed measures…
Noida Police on alert ahead of Muharram; officials conduct flag march, crack down on public drinking
Noida, June 23 (IANS) The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police has stepped up security measures to ensure the peaceful and safe observance of the upcoming Muharram festival on June 26. Acting on the directions of Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh, senior police…
Emraan Hashmi says his next film ‘Rooh’ brings ‘new-age horror, emotion in a very powerful way’
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi’s next is a high-concept musical-horror film titled “Rooh”, which is scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Speaking about the film, Emraan said in a statement: “Rooh is a…
“Unite, inspire and empower”: ICC chair Jay Shah pushes for sports-driven well-being on International Olympic Day
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Marking the occasion of International Olympic Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah backed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) global initiatives to “harness the power of sports for…
Vijay to reply to Opposition today in Tamil Nadu Assembly debate
Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay entered its final phase, with the Chief Minister set to deliver his reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s…
India clocks robust but softer economic growth in June, PMI recorded at 57.4
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Private sector activity eased a bit in June in India amid geo-political tensions, while overall new orders volumes continued to rise strongly this month, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data showed on Tuesday. Growth…
North Korea’s Kim calls for expanding nuclear arsenal to ‘overtake the world’
Seoul, June 23 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for efforts to further increase his country’s nuclear arsenal “with a goal of overtaking the world,” Pyongyang’s state media reported Tuesday. According to the…
Keightley signs 2-year extension with Sydney Thunder as WBBL head coach
Sydney, June 23 (IANS) Lisa Keightley has resigned with Sydney Thunder, putting pen to paper to remain head coach for the next two seasons through to the end of WBBL 13. Keightley, who is currently head coach of Mumbai Indians in the WPL and MI London in…
FIR registered in Lucknow fire tragedy that killed 18 people; building owners arrested
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) An FIR has been registered against the owners of a commercial building and others in connection with the devastating fire in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday evening. At least 18 people were killed and several others were…
FIFA WC: Haaland’s brace fires Norway into knockouts
New Jersey, June 23 (IANS) A brace from Erling Haaland ensured Norway’s progression to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 3-2 win over Senegal in the Group I match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 here at the New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday…