Women’s T20 WC: ‘The belief was always there,’ says Prendergast after guiding Ireland to victory
Bristol, June 28 (IANS) Player of the Match Orla Prendergast said Ireland’s belief never faded despite a difficult tournament after her match-winning half-century guided the team to its first-ever victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with…
Indian mangoes prove a hit in Washington
Washington, June 28 (IANS) Hundreds of visitors queued up in Washington’s popular Dupont Circle on Saturday afternoon to sample Indian mangoes at the annual Mango Festival, with many calling for wider availability of premium Indian varieties in the…
‘Not misused official position’: Union Minister on row over farm subsidy from Ministry, Ashok Gehlot raises questions on ethics
Jaipur, June 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture and Ajmer MP Bhagirath Choudhary has found himself at the centre of a political storm after reports revealed that he received a government subsidy of Rs 99.03 lakh for a commercial…
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Manish Pandey guides Gulbarga Mystics to thrilling victory
Hubbali, June 27 (IANS) Experienced batter Manish Pandey rolled back the years with a composed unbeaten 43 as Gulbarga Mystics registered a thrilling three-wicket victory over Mysuru Warriors in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament in Hubbali on…
Delhi LG pays tributes to Marshal Arjan Singh at memorial lecture
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, delivered a heartfelt tribute to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh at the Marshal of the Air Force Memorial Lecture. The event, organised by the Air Force Association, was…
Rajasthan CM reviews Panchna Dam issues, seeks time-bound action to safeguard farmers’ interests
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting at his official residence to assess issues concerning stakeholders of the Panchna Dam and directed officials to ensure the time-bound…
Europe: BiH issues nationwide heat alert as fires persist
Sarajevo, June 27 (IANS) Bosnia and Herzegovina(BiH) on Saturday issued an orange heat warning across the country as temperatures are expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius over the next several days, while firefighters continue battling multiple…
Women’s T20 WC: ‘So proud of the girls,’ says Gaby Lewis after Ireland’s historic win over West Indies
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Ireland captain Gaby Lewis praised her team’s resilience and togetherness after they secured their first-ever victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a convincing six-wicket win over West Indies in their final…
Israeli Defence Minister orders military to prepare for extended stay in southern Lebanon
Jerusalem, June 27 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Saturday that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have instructed the Israeli military to prepare for an extended stay in the “security zone” in southern…
Two killed, four injured in road accident in J&K’s Doda district
Jammu, June 27 (IANS) Two persons were killed and four others were injured on Saturday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. Police said two elderly persons died and four others sustained injuries after their vehicle went out of…