Legendary Tamil film director, screenplay writer and actor K Bhagyaraj passes away!
Chennai, June 27 (IANS) One of India’s finest screenplay writers and eminent Tamil film director and actor K Bhagyaraj passed away here on Saturday after suffering a major cardiac arrest. He was 73. The veteran director and actor, who is considered…
Karnataka clinch IDCA U-19 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2026
Anantapur, June 27 (IANS) The third edition of the U-19 T20 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf 2026 wrapped up with Karnataka U-19 emerging as champions after defeating Haryana U-19 by five wickets. This tournament held particular significance…
OpenAI limits new GPT-5.6 models for select partners over US govt request
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) US-based AI company OpenAI has announced that new GPT‑5.6 models, such as Sol, Terra and Luna, will be rolled out with a limited preview for trusted partners, with a wider release planned in the coming weeks. These models bring…
FIFA WC: Iran left sweating on fate after dramatic draw with Egypt
Seattle, June 27 (IANS) Iran were left anxiously waiting to discover whether they had done enough to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt, in which a stoppage-time winner was ruled out for offside following a VAR…
PM Modi, Trump share similar views on illegal immigration: US Ambassador Gor (IANS Exclusive)
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has sought to reassure Indians over the Trump administration’s immigration measures, saying changes to the US visa system are “not targeted at India” while insisting that…
Prime accused in murder of Lucknow builder killed in police encounter
Lucknow, June 27 (IANS) A notorious criminal carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow early on Saturday after he opened fire on a police team attempting to apprehend him, officials said.…
FIFA WC: Trossard’s brace powers Belgium into knockout stage as New Zealand bow out
Vancouver, June 27 (IANS) Leandro Trossard struck twice as Belgium cruised to a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday to finish top of Group G and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Both Belgium and Egypt finished level on…
UP Minister targets Akhilesh Yadav, alleges large-scale corruption in Agra-Lucknow Expressway project
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Saturday launched a sharp attack on SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging large-scale corruption in the construction of the Lucknow-Agra Expressway during the previous Samajwadi Party…
Shaan dedicates iconic ‘Rimjhim Gire Sawan’ to R.D. Burman on his 87th birth anniversary
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Stalwart playback singer Shaan paid a heartfelt musical tribute to legendary composer R.D. Burman on his 87th birth anniversary by singing the timeless classic ‘Rimjhim Gire Saawan’. Sharing a video on his social media…
Ashok Saraf’s wife Nivedita thanks husband for being her ‘forever love’ on 37th wedding anniversary
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) As they completed 37 years of marital bliss, Marathi actress Nivedita Saraf penned a note for her veteran star-husband Ashok Saraf, whom she lovingly called her “best friend, strength and forever love.” Nandita shared a…