Balochistan lawyers rally outside courts in Quetta over ‘faceless trials’ of BYC leaders
Quetta, June 17 (IANS) Several lawyers in Balochistan staged protests outside the Session Court, the High Court, and the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta, demonstrating against “faceless and opaque” trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders…
FIFA WC 2026: Austria edge debutants Jordan 3-1 in first world cup match in 28 years
Santa Clara, June 17 (IANS) In their first match at the FIFA World Cup in 28 years Austria registered a hard-fought 3-1 victory over debutants Jordan, powered by first-half strike from Romano Schmid, an own goal by Jordan defender Yazan Al Arab and a…
The black mask moment at Kochi ED office as Veena Vijayan appears for questioning
Kochi, June 17 (IANS) The image that unfolded outside the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Kochi on Wednesday carried a striking political symbolism in Kerala’s recent history. During the decade-long rule of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, black…
Keerthy Suresh, Mysskin-starrer ‘Sathyavan Savithiri’ to hit screens on July 24
Chennai, June 17 (IANS) Director Praveen S Vijay’s courtroom drama ‘Sathyavan Savithiri’, featuring actors Keerthy Suresh and director Mysskin in the lead, will hit screens worldwide on July 24, its makers announced on Wednesday. Taking…
‘Timeless brilliance’: Infantino hails Messi on equalling Miroslav Klose’s all-time FIFA World Cup goalscoring record
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has lauded Lionel Messi for equalling Miroslav Klose of Germany at the top of the all-time scoring list at the FIFA World Cup, saying this record speaks of the Argentine’s “timeless…
‘The Chainsmokers’ return to India for a three-day tour in December
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Grammy Award-winning electronic duo ‘The Chainsmokers’ are all set to return to India for a three-day tour in December as they are set to headline the Sunburn Festival 2026. The electronic duo’s song “Closer” turns 10 this year.…
NCB destroys seized narcotic drugs valued at Rs 236 crore in Dehradun
Dehradun, June 17 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) burnt a whopping 303 kilograms of narcotic drugs in its Dehradun incineration facility in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, seized during various anti-narcotics operations. The market value of the…
Riteish Deshmukh poses with his ‘lifeline’ Genelia Deshmukh
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh shared an adorable image with his actress-wife Genelia Deshmukh from their latest getaway. The actor shared a picture on the photo-sharing website. In the photograph, the couple is seen smiling as…
Gujarat Police step up security measures ahead of NEET-UG exam on June 21
Gandhinagar, June 17 (IANS) Gujarat Police have put in place a comprehensive statewide security plan ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) scheduled for June 21. Senior officers have directed that the examination be conducted in a…
Gold, silver decline as easing geopolitical tensions dampen safe-haven demand
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions weighed on safe-haven demand, with investors and traders awaiting final confirmation of the US-Iran deal expected to be signed later this week. On the…