K’taka MLC polls: BJP’s Suresh Kumar urges political parties to end ‘resort culture’
Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) As the election to seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats was underway on Thursday, BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar urged political parties to end the ‘culture’ of sending MLAs to resorts, highlighting that it sends a…
Bengal govt denies withdrawal of Mamata Banerjee’s security arrangements
Kolkata, June 18 (ANS) The Kolkata Police on Thursday denied the allegations raised by two Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha members and one Lok Sabha member on Wednesday, accusing the West Bengal government of deliberately withdrawing the security…
Women’s T20 WC: ‘Points in the bag are all that matters,’ says Wolvaardt after SA win over Pakistan
Birmingham, June 18 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted her side did not produce their cleanest performance but was satisfied to begin their campaign with a victory after edging Pakistan by two wickets in a low-scoring contest of the…
Armed groups in Congo hinder Ebola response: UN
United Nations, June 18 (IANS) Violent armed groups, some briefly detaining aid workers, are obstructing the Ebola response in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
PM Modi-Trump meeting seen as first positive step to improve ties
Washington, June 18 (IANS) The Trump-Modi meeting in France has reassured some supporters of the India-US partnership, but analysts said the future of the relationship will depend less on the leaders’ public exchanges and more on whether Washington…
Sham Mashalkar shares rare 1999 BTS photo from cult sitcom ‘Yes Boss’ featuring Rakesh Bedi
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actor Sham Mashalkar took a trip down memory lane on Wednesday night, as he shared a rare behind-the-scenes picture from the sets of the iconic sitcom ‘Yes Boss’. Sharing the throwback picture on his social media…
TN Assembly’s first session under TVK govt begins today with Governor Arlekar’s address
Chennai, June 18 (IANS) The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after the formation of the TVK-led coalition government will commence on Thursday morning with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s address to the House, marking the…
Heavy rain forecast for several TN districts; temperatures likely to dip
Chennai, June 18 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with western and central parts of the state likely to receive significant showers. According to the…
It makes no sense to bench player like Ronaldo when you need goals: Portugal coach Martinez after Congo draw
Houston, June 18 (IANS) Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended his side’s performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Congo and explained the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo to the team, citing “the way he attracts defenders…
Bellingham becomes youngest European player to play four major international tournaments
Arlington, June 18 (IANS) England midfielder set a new milestone by starting and scoring in the 4-2 victory against Croatia in England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match as he became the youngest European player to play in four major international…