Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran talks
Washington, June 21 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland, expressing hope that upcoming talks with Iran would advance negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and help preserve a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, even as renewed…
PM Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata today
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Kolkata’s iconic Red Road on Sunday. The event will be held under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlighting the…
Jharkhand T20 League: Jamshedpur Steelers enter SF with win over Dhanbad Diamonds
Ranchi, June 21 (IANS) The Jamshedpur Steelers officially sealed their semifinal spot in the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 after defeating the Dhanbad Diamonds by 31 runs via the VJD Method at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. With this…
Punjab will scale new heights of growth and progress under PM Modi’s leadership: Nitin Nabin
New Delhi/Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin began his three-day visit to Punjab and said that under the leadership Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is advancing rapidly on the path of development, and Punjab…
FIFA WC 2026: Gakpo, Brobbey hit double each as Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1
Houston, June 21 (IANS) The Netherlands produced a ruthless attacking display to overpower Sweden 5-1 and climb to the top of Group F at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston on Sunday. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored braces as the Dutch turned a…
Neeraj Chopra, Parul Chaudhary crowned Best Athletes at Indian Athletics Awards
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary were presented the Best Athlete Awards, male and female, respectively, at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards here on Saturday evening. Shahnavaz Khan and Pooja were named the Best Emerging…
Bengal T20 League: Suraj bags hat-trick as Smashers Malda set up final against Rarh Tigers (Ld)
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Riding on a brilliant hat-trick by Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sobisco Smashers Malda beat Servotech Siliguri Strikers by 11 runs in the second semifinal to set up a summit clash against Shrachi Rarh Tigers in the Bengal T20 League…
Western countries embrace Yoga ahead of International Day of Yoga today
Ottawa, June 21 (IANS) Yoga enthusiasts across several Western countries on Saturday practised Yoga in large groups ahead of International Day of Yoga (IDY). In Canada’s Toronto, an enthusiastic gathering of government representatives, diplomatic…
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Young Punja masterminds Shivamogga Yodhas victory (ld)
Mysuru, June 20 (IANS) Shivamogga Yodhas made an impressive start on the opening day of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament in Mysuru on Saturday, beating Mysore Warriors by 90 runs after Bengaluru Blasters beat Gulbarga Mystics by six wickets in the…
Rajasthan Agriculture Minister uncovers illegal fertiliser operations during surprise raids
Jaipur, June 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena on Saturday conducted surprise inspections of several fertiliser and agricultural input units operating in Jaipur’s Vishwakarma Industrial Area (VKI), exposing a major network…