Israeli military chief says Lebanon ceasefire ‘fragile’
Jerusalem, June 21 (IANS) Israel’s military chief Eyal Zamir said on Sunday that the ceasefire declared in Lebanon the day before is “fragile,” according to a statement from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Speaking during a situation…
Women’s T20 WC: Struggled really in first 10-15 balls, before getting my timing, says Kapp
Manchester, June 21 (IANS) Marizanne Kapp admitted she struggled really in the first 10‑15 balls before finding her timing, as the veteran South Africa all‑rounder struck a career‑best unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to lead her side to a six‑wicket win over…
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: India ensures preparations for the pilgrims
Lhasa, June 21 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami on Sunday released a video message for the pilgrims of the Kaliash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY), highlighting the preparations that are being done for them, sharing parikrama experience and…
Mahayuti govt committed to Maharashtra’s progress: Dy CM Sunetra Pawar
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Sunday said the Mahayuti government is committed to Maharashtra’s progress while laying emphasis on public welfare and democratic dialogue. Addressing a press conference on the eve of the…
Women’s T20 WC: Kapp hits career-best 81 not out as South Africa hand India their first defeat (Ld)
Manchester, June 21 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp produced one of the finest knocks in Women’s T20 World Cup history, smashing an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to seal South Africa’s six‑wicket win over India in a Group A thriller at Old Trafford…
Gujarat: Courier-based drug network busted, MD consignments destined for Bengaluru seized
Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Crime Branch of Gujarat Police on Sunday uncovered a drug trafficking network that allegedly used courier services to transport mephedrone consignments in small parcels to evade detection, seizing a total of 371.55…
Punjab women to receive first Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna instalment on July 1: CM Mann
Fatehgarh Sahib, June 21 (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that the first instalment covering three months under the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna will be credited directly into the bank accounts of eligible women above the…
BCCI charts roadmap to 2027 ODI World Cup, says Secretary Devajit Saikia
Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun laying out a structured roadmap for the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, with secretary Devajit Saikia stating that the board will ensure the national team gets…
Stop demolition of Muslim religious sites in Rajasthan: Owaisi to HM Amit Shah
Hyderabad, June 21 (IANS) Voicing concern over alleged demolitions of a series of religious Muslim sites in Rajasthan, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday demanded that Union Minister Home Amit Shah immediately stop them. The Hyderabad MP termed…
Tamil Nadu BJP slams distribution of biscuits under breakfast scheme in Thoothukudi school
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran on Sunday criticised the TVK-led State government over reports that biscuits were distributed to students instead of nutritious meals under the government’s Breakfast Scheme at a primary…