SC to hear Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea against Rajya Sabha nomination rejection today
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to hear on Friday a plea by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh. A vacation Bench of Justices Prashant…
China outpacing US in biotech race: Report
Washington, June 12 (IANS) China is moving aggressively to dominate biotechnology and is already implementing many of the policies recommended by a US national security commission, raising concerns that Washington could lose its long-held leadership in a…
US foreign investment bill targets China, ethics concerns
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation that would create a new federal authority to review and monitor large foreign investment commitments in the United States, arguing that Washington needs stronger safeguards to ensure…
Trump says Iran leaders back nuclear deal
Washington, June 12 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that Iran’s leadership has approved a framework agreement with the United States that would permanently bar Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, raising expectations that a formal signing…
US sanctions Cuba’s state oil company
Washington, June 12 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana as the Trump administration accused the Communist government of using energy resources to sustain repression and…
Lizzo speaks up on her childhood insecurity
Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Lizzo is walking down the memory lane, as she recollected her childhood. The singer spoke about her insecurities as a child. She also shared that she was bad at playing the flute until she perfected it,…
Jennifer Lawrence to star in rom-com ‘One Month Mark’
Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence is set to deliver in front of the camera once again. The actress will be next seen in the romantic comedy ‘One Month Mark’. The Oscar-winning actress will star in the film based on a spec…
FIFA WC 2026: Mexico ignite World Cup dream as Quinones and Jimenez down South Africa in fiery opener
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The roar inside Estadio Azteca had been building for months. When the moment finally arrived, Mexico delivered exactly what a nation had hoped for — a winning start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In front of a packed home crowd, El…
‘Unforgettable Win!’ BCB hails Bangladesh’s historic ODI series win over Aussies
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was effusive in praise for their men’s team after it romped to a historic ODI series victory against the five-time World Champions by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series…
Akshay Kumar explains ‘flop actor’ remark in his upcoming film
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has explained the reason behind using the expression “flop actor” for him in his upcoming film ‘Welcome to the Jungle’. The actor attended the trailer launch of his upcoming…