2026 FIFA WC: Nora Fatehi stars in the second Opening ceremony at Toronto, as Day 2 also witnesses empty seats
Toronto, June 13 (IANS) The maiden FIFA World Cup in Canada started on Friday with a star-studded second opening ceremony ahead of the Group B match between co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi was…
MP: Uncle, nephew drown in Kshipra River while attempting to recover slipper
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) A simple attempt to retrieve a fallen slipper from the Shipra River ended in tragedy, claiming two lives. A 14-year-old boy and his 25-year-old uncle drowned near the large bridge in Mahidpur, leaving their village engulfed in…
US sees growing support inside Iran for pact
Washington, June 13 (IANS) The Trump administration believes Iran’s political and military leadership is moving towards consensus on a proposed nuclear agreement with the United States, despite resistance from some hardliners, a senior…
Gold worth Rs 4.26 crore seized from IndiGo aircraft arriving from Dubai at Ahmedabad Airport
Ahmedabad, June 13 (IANS) Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad have seized 24 foreign-origin gold biscuits weighing 2,799.3 grams and valued at Rs 4.26 crore after they were discovered concealed inside…
Using terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism goes against principles of humanity: MoS Singh at SCO
Dushanbe, June 13 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Friday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) International Conference, reiterated that providing a haven and using terrorist proxies for cross-border…
US says Iran deal aims for broader regional peace
Washington, June 13 (IANS) The Trump administration said Friday that a proposed nuclear agreement with Iran is designed to support a broader regional peace framework involving Israel, Lebanon, Gulf states and Tehran, while preserving the right of all…
MCOCA to be invoked against gutka operators: Maha Minister
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) In a decisive move to curb the illegal trade of banned tobacco products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is initiating stringent action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA) against individuals…
Gujarat: Industry, govt representatives to explore furniture manufacturing hub in Porbandar
Gandhinagar, June 13 (IANS) A high-level industry summit aimed at shaping the proposed Mega Furniture Park in Porbandar will be held on June 13 and 14, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, trade bodies and international…
Tripura govt provides jobs to 18 kin of political violence victims: Minister
Agartala, June 13 (IANS) Tripura Power and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting families affected by political violence, stating that government jobs are being provided…
Hard-fought victories for Koylanchal Super Kings and Jamshedpur Steelers on day three of Jharkhand T20
Ranchi, June 13 (IANS) Koylanchal Super Kings and the Jamshedpur Steelers secured hard-fought victories over Chota Nagpur Royals and Dhanbad Diamonds respectively on day three of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League held at the JSCA International Stadium…