US gives Sri Lanka four million worth maritime system
Washington, June 22 (IANS) The United States has delivered a USD four million satellite communications system to the Sri Lanka Navy, boosting Colombo’s ability to monitor maritime activity across the Indian Ocean and protect some of the…
Four India-bound fertiliser ships sail safely out of Hormuz
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Four cargo ships carrying vital shipments of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and sulphur from the Persian Gulf are headed for Indian ports after successfully crossing the Strait of Hormuz last week, according to an official…
US eases Iran oil restrictions amid talks
Washington, June 22 (IANS) The United States on Monday eased restrictions on Iranian oil exports through August, hours after Vice President J D Vance said negotiators had made “great progress” in Switzerland and as talks with Tehran continued…
J&K DGP reviews security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra 2026
Srinagar, June 22 (IANS) J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday chaired a comprehensive Security Review Meeting (SRM) to assess counter-insurgency measures and security arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra 2026. The…
Former US diplomat seeks transparency from Pakistan over diplomatic failure with Afghanistan
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has raised questions over Pakistan Defence Minister’s statement about failure of diplomatic efforts with Afghanistan while urging lawmakers in Islamabad to encourage…
Israeli fighters in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, June 22 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) fighters in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart any direct or emerging threat against them or against the…
2026 FIFA WC: May peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations, says Iran after Belgium draw
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Iran’s football team used the FIFA World Cup 2026 stage to deliver a message of peace and unity after its goalless Group G draw against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, leaving a handwritten note in the dressing room that…
MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026: Kumar Kartikeya spins a web with hattrick as Royal Nimar Eagles defeat Bhopal Leopards
Indore, June 22 (IANS) Royal Nimar Eagles produced a dominant all-round performance to register a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Bhopal Leopards in a rain-curtailed encounter of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Holkar…
Urmila Matondkar recalls when Feroz Khan was moved by her performance: You Made Me Cry, Girl
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Actress Urmila Matondkar revealed an unforgettable compliment that she received from late legendary actor Feroz Khan for her movie, ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’, which also featured Fardeen Khan as the lead. During her recent…
India becomes world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025 with 35.4 pc market share: Ministry
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has emerged as the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, capturing 35.4 per cent market share of global ship recycling in 2025 up from 30.1 per cent in prior year, according to the latest report by the United…