US Los Angeles issues local emergency over ongoing warehouse fire
Los Angeles, June 21 (IANS) Mayor Karen Bass of the US city of Los Angeles on Sunday declared a local emergency in response to an ongoing warehouse fire that erupted Wednesday and generated heavy smoke, which has spread across the Los Angeles…
President Murmu to lead Yoga session at Jabalpur’s iconic Garrison Ground today
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will perform yoga at the historic Garrison Ground in Jabalpur on Sunday marking International Yoga Day. This will be the first time a sitting President of India participates in a yoga event at this…
FIFA WC 2026: Undav’s second-half brace takes Germany through to knockouts
Toronto, June 21 (IANS) Deniz Undav came off the bench in the second half and scored a brace to see Germany come from behind and advance to the knockouts with a 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match here at Toronto…
Delaware marks International Day of Yoga
Washington, June 21 (IANS) Delaware Governor Matthew Meyer has proclaimed June 21, 2026, as International Day of Yoga, recognising the ancient Indian practice. In a proclamation issued by the Office of the Governor, Meyer described yoga as a…
Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran talks
Washington, June 21 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland, expressing hope that upcoming talks with Iran would advance negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and help preserve a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, even as renewed…
PM Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata today
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Kolkata’s iconic Red Road on Sunday. The event will be held under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlighting the…
Jharkhand T20 League: Jamshedpur Steelers enter SF with win over Dhanbad Diamonds
Ranchi, June 21 (IANS) The Jamshedpur Steelers officially sealed their semifinal spot in the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 after defeating the Dhanbad Diamonds by 31 runs via the VJD Method at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. With this…
Punjab will scale new heights of growth and progress under PM Modi’s leadership: Nitin Nabin
New Delhi/Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin began his three-day visit to Punjab and said that under the leadership Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is advancing rapidly on the path of development, and Punjab…
FIFA WC 2026: Gakpo, Brobbey hit double each as Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1
Houston, June 21 (IANS) The Netherlands produced a ruthless attacking display to overpower Sweden 5-1 and climb to the top of Group F at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston on Sunday. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored braces as the Dutch turned a…
Neeraj Chopra, Parul Chaudhary crowned Best Athletes at Indian Athletics Awards
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary were presented the Best Athlete Awards, male and female, respectively, at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards here on Saturday evening. Shahnavaz Khan and Pooja were named the Best Emerging…