‘Expanded World Cup won’t add major burden on players’, says Paul Masefield
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Former English footballer and commentator Paul Masefield does not believe the expanded format of the 2026 World Cup will place a significant additional burden on players, saying FIFA and continental confederations are already…
Jolt for CPI-M veteran E.P. Jayarajan in IndiGo row as court order re-investigation
Thiruvananthapuram, June 16 (IANS) In a fresh setback for senior CPI-M leader E.P. Jayarajan, a Thiruvananthapuram court on Tuesday rejected the police report that had given him a clean chit in the controversial IndiGo flight assault case and ordered a…
Uttar Pradesh: Cowsheds to become new hubs of rural industry, each district to get unique cow-based identity
Lucknow, June 16 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new initiative to link cattle conservation with the rural economy and employment generation in the state. A cow-based rural industry, tailored to meet local resources…
ISIS shared concern for Afghanistan, Central Asian countries: Taliban FM
Kabul, June 16 (IANS) Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Tuesday said that the threats posed by the regional affiliates of ISIS remain a shared concern for Afghan administration and the countries of Central Asia, local media reported. “The…
Rugby Premier League Season 2 begins with grand opening ceremony in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, June 16 (IANS) The second season of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) kicked off on Tuesday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, marking the beginning of India’s premier professional rugby competition.…
Bihar Dy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary refutes claim of route change in Patna-Purnea expressway
Patna, June 16 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting changes in the alignment of the proposed Patna-Purnea Expressway, calling them “completely baseless” and “misleading”.…
CMFRI’s seafood roadmap – protecting fishers, expanding export markets
Kochi, June 16 (IANS) India is moving towards a formal framework for certifying sustainable seafood, with the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) drafting the country’s first National Guidelines for Marine Ecolabelling, a move aimed…
Kerala: DYFI leader held as ‘Kafir’ screenshot probe widens
Kozhikode, June 16 (IANS) The controversial ‘Kafir’ screenshot case, which triggered a major political storm during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign in Vadakara, took a fresh turn with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arresting DYFI leader Jithin…
Meghalaya sports conclave charts roadmap for excellence ahead of National Games 2027
Shillong, June 16 (IANS) Meghalaya took a significant step towards strengthening its sporting future with the successful hosting of the Meghalaya Sports Conclave 2026, a landmark event that brought together leading sports personalities, policymakers,…
Maha Cabinet approves cyclotron project in Nagpur to boost cancer care
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) In a major boon for cancer patients across Central India, the Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the setting up of a High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with an…