Ebola cases in Congo rise to 689, death toll reaches 139
Kinshasa, June 13 (IANS) The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 689, including 139 deaths, according to the latest situation report released by the country’s health authorities. A total of 17…
DRDO successfully demonstrates next-generation defence capabilities, advances ballistic missile shield
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated a range of advanced strategic capabilities, including a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and a new anti-ship missile,…
Ship captain pleads guilty in US court after weeks-long atlantic chase over sanctioned Iranian oil
Washington, June 13 (IANS) A ship captain accused of transporting sanctioned Iranian oil and leading the US Coast Guard on a weeks-long chase across the Atlantic Ocean has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Washington, the Justice Department said.…
FIFA WC: Neymar set to miss Brazil’s opener, Ancelotti hopeful of group-stage return
New Jersey, June 13 (IANS) Brazil will be without Neymar for their opening FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Morocco, with coach Carlo Ancelotti admitting the superstar forward could miss the entire group phase as he continues his recovery from a…
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi today, warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Saturday, warning residents of scattered thunderstorms, thundersqualls, gusty winds and light rainfall later in the day as weather conditions…
US clears Paramount-Warner Bros merger
Washington, June 13 (IANS) The US Department of Justice cleared Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, removing a major regulatory hurdle for a deal that would reshape the global entertainment industry by bringing…
Trump says US military killed Tren de Aragua leader in joint operation with Venezuela
Washington, June 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the US military had killed the alleged leader of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua in a military operation coordinated with Venezuela. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said US…
Women’s T20 WC: Sciver-Brunt hails England’s ruthlessness after massive win over Sri Lanka
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt praised her side’s composure and ruthlessness after they opened their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Powered by…
Rajnath Singh to review Combined Graduation Parade of Air Force Academy in Hyderabad today
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 217 Course, on Saturday at Air Force Academy (AFA) Hyderabad’s Dundigal. Marked by military precision, the event will commemorate the…
Boulter stuns top seed Rybakina to reach Queen’s Club semi-finals
London, June 13 (IANS) British wildcard Katie Boulter produced the biggest upset of the Queen’s Club Championships on Friday, defeating top seed Elena Rybakina 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 to book her place in the semi-finals after a demanding day that also…