Light rain likely in Kolkata on Yoga Day, heavy showers alert for north Bengal
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Alipore on Saturday forecast rain in Kolkata and across West Bengal till Monday, with a likelihood of showers during the International Yoga Day event on Sunday morning. Prime Minister…
Madhoo reveals how her role went to Kimi Katkar
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Veteran actress Madhoo revealed how being rejected from her first audition changed her perspective towards work, helping her reach where she is today. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Madhoo revealed that she was…
Australian govt confirms first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu strain
Canberra, June 20 (IANS) The Australian government has confirmed the first mainland case of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been detected in a migratory bird found in Western Australia (WA). Julie Collins, minister for agriculture,…
FIFA WC: 10-man Paraguay knockout Turkey by 1-0
California, June 20 (IANS) Matias Galarza’s record-breaking early strike and a resilient defensive display helped 10-man Paraguay secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Turkey on Saturday, keeping their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive while eliminating…
‘My son is in shock, sleeping on medication’: Father of NEET candidate from Nagpur allotted Abu Dhabi exam centre
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A major administrative lapse has come to light ahead of the Re-NEET UG 2026 examination, after a candidate from Maharashtra’s Nagpur was reportedly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, due to…
Need to build trust, resilience and security across internet ecosystem: IT Secretary
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) As National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) completed 23 years, its Chairman and MeitY Secretary, S. Krishnan, has stressed the need to build trust, resilience and security across the Internet ecosystem. “NIXI has played…
Gujarat leaders extend birthday greetings to President Murmu
Gandhinagar, June 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi joined political leaders across the country in extending birthday greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday as she celebrated her 68th…
From embassies to public grounds, Yoga Day preparations gain momentum nationwide
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A day ahead of International Yoga Day, preparations are in full swing across the country, with political leaders, yoga practitioners, diplomats, and citizens coming together to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that has…
Gopichand-starrer Bharta Varsha’s first single ‘Veera Jayadheera’ released
Hyderabad, June 20 (IANS) The makers of director Sankalp Reddy’s grand historical action saga ‘Bharta Varsha’, featuring Telugu star T Gopichand in the lead, have now released ‘Veera Jayadheera’, the first single from the…
Smriti Irani wishes President Droupadi Murmu on birthday, calls her journey ‘extraordinary’
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Television superstar-turned-politician Smriti Irani extended birthday wishes to President Droupadi Murmu on June 20. The actress further described her journey from a small village to the highest constitutional office in the country…