Gujarat: Jal Yatra marks auspicious start of 149th Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, June 29 (IANS) The 149th Rath Yatra celebrations in Ahmedabad began on Monday with the traditional Jal Yatra of Lord Jagannath, marking the ceremonial start of preparations for one of the city’s most significant annual religious processions.…
Tripura’s Child Care Institute model can be replicated across India: Union Minister
Agartala, June 29 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Monday lauded Tripura’s model of Child Care Institutes (CCIs), saying it could serve as a template for other states to emulate, while asserting that the…
Wimbledon: Qualifier Sawangkaew stuns No. 20 seed Chwalinska for first Grand Slam win
London, June 29 (IANS) Qualifier Mananchaya Sawangkaew produced the first major upset of Wimbledon 2026 on Monday, fighting back from the brink of defeat to knock out 20th seed Maja Chwalinska 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 after the Polish star suffered a cruel injury…
Ed Sheeran, Martin Garrix crashed wedding, perform ‘Repeat It’
Los Angeles, June 29 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran craves thrill. The ‘Shape of You’ hitmaker crashed a wedding recently along with Martin Garrix. The two were both set to perform in Chicago, and received a message on social media from Mike…
GCL Season 4 Draft: Nihal Sarin sparks bidding war, Divya Deshmukh joins Carlsen; Anand teams up with Arjun Erigaisi
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Newly-crowned Bullet Chess Champion and Season 2 MVP, Nihal Sarin, emerged as one of the most sought-after names before joining FYERS American Gambits as the Global Chess League (GCL) lit the countdown for Season 4—scheduled to be…
India to lift fuel sale curbs for commercial buyers from July 1
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Centre on Monday decided to withdraw temporary restrictions on the retail sale of petrol and diesel to commercial consumers from July 1, restoring normal fuel purchases for industrial, institutional and transport sector…
Op Sindoor heroes Air Marshal Bharti, Lt Gen Ghai among 105 awarded by President
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred 105 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the defence forces, including Operation Sindoor heroes Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti and Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai.…
Madras HC stays DVAC inspector’s suspension over ‘prima facie signs of motivated action’
Chennai, June 29 (IANS) The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) inspector who challenged her suspension, observing that there was a prima facie indication that the disciplinary action…
Pakistan sees rise in online sale of narcotics: Report
Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan has been witnessing a rise in online sale of narcotics in recent years with the digital transactions making it easier to access drugs. Youngsters in Pakistan are not only consuming drugs but are also being manipulated…
Sunny Deol reveals he had no idea that his character in ‘Damini’ would become so popular
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Sunny Deol revealed that he had no idea that his character in ‘Damini’ would become so popular. During the trailer release of his forthcoming movie ‘Ikka’, Sunny said that he wanted to be a part of…