Rupee surges 58 paise amid sharp fall in crude oil prices
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Indian rupee strengthened by 58 paise against the US dollar on Monday as global crude oil prices tumbled after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had finalised a peace deal and agreed to reopen…
Hollow promises of Mann-led AAP govt collapse under Punjab’s devastating realities, says BJP leader
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, alleging that its promises to eradicate the drug menace have failed to translate into…
Reese Witherspoon shares ‘timeless’ life lesson for young women
Los Angeles, June 15 (IANS) Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has shared a handful of life lessons for empowering the next generation of young women. Known for playing iconic characters such as Elle Woods, June Carter Cash, Tracy Flick and Madeline…
Partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that as India advances towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, the partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation and technological…
UN Secretary-General condemns Israel’s strikes on Beirut
United Nations, June 15 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned Israeli strikes earlier on Sunday on Beirut, Lebanon’s capital. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire and at a time when the United States and Iran are…
Chengalpattu court to take up Tamil Nadu CM Vijay‘s divorce case today
Chennai, June 15 (IANS) The Chengalpattu Family Welfare Court is set to hear the divorce petition involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK President C. Joseph Vijay and his wife Sangeetha on Monday, a case that has attracted widespread public…
Thunderstorms, strong winds forecast in parts of TN as temperature rises
Chennai, June 15 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in several districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, even as temperatures across the state have risen sharply after a…
FIFA WC 2026: ‘There is no shame in losing to a team like Germany,’ admits Curacao coach Advocaat
Houstan, June 15 (IANS) Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat urged his players to remain positive after their huge 7-1 loss to Germany in their opening Group E match at the FIFA World Cup, saying qualification for the tournament itself was already a…
Yamal fit but set to begin FIFA WC opener on bench: De la Fuente
Atlanta, June 15 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said star player Lamine Yamal “recovered well” but will not start in the team’s first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Cabo Verde on Monday. Yamal has been sidelined since…
France, UK, Germany, Italy welcome US-Iran deal; signal readiness to lift sanctions
London, June 15 (IANS) The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy have welcomed the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, hailing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough and expressing readiness to lift…