FIFA WC: Morocco overpower Scotland to seize control of Group C
Foxborough, June 20 (IANS) Morocco underlined their growing World Cup credentials with a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, as Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 71 seconds proved enough to send the North Africans to the top of Group C. The…
FIFA WC: United States secures knockout-stage berth with 2-0 win over Australia
Seattle, June 20 (IANS) The United States secured a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Australia 2-0 in a Group D match on Friday. The victory gave the Americans six points from their opening two matches, ensuring…
Katy Perry accused of using stage act to make dig at her former partner
Los Angeles, June 20 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Katy Perry recently appeared on stage, and it felt like a veiled reference to her former partner Orlando Bloom. The incident happened during a concert in Spain. The singer, 41, is thought to have mad the dig…
Morgan Freeman reveals reason behind his fight to tell untold Black history stories
Los Angeles, June 20 (IANS) Hollywood actors Morgan Freeman and Ben Vereen consider it their responsibility to tell the stories of overlooked Black historical figures. The pair are currently promoting their new historical drama ‘The Gray House’, which…
Jharkhand T20 League: Koylanchal Super Kings move to top spot, Santhal Strikers climb to fifth in standings
Ranchi, June 20 (IANS) Koylanchal Super Kings and Santhal Strikers secured two crucial points on Day 10 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) International Stadium in Ranchi on Friday. While the Super…
Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth in Doha Diamond League on return to action for crucial season
Doha, June 20 (IANS) India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the javelin throw event of the Doha Diamond League event, ending with a season’s best throw of 85.69 metres in Doha, Qatar. With his solid effort on…
South Korea’s delegation calls on Lok Sabha Speaker Birla, explores avenues for enhanced cooperation
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) South Korea’s Interior and Safety Minister Yun Hojung, along with members of the Korean delegation, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday. They also visited the Parliament House. “A Delegation led by Yun…
Jay Shah, Devjit Saikia meet Sri Lanka cricket officials to discuss governance issues
Colombo, June 19 (IANS) The Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah, and the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, met with the leadership of Sri Lanka Cricket during a brief visit to Colombo…
Rajasthan: Police demolish alleged drug smuggler’s house during joint anti-narcotics operation
Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) Intensifying its crackdown on narcotics trafficking and organised crime, the Barmer police on Friday demolished an allegedly illegal house belonging to a key accused in an MD (Mephedrone) drug manufacturing case. The action was…
Madhya Pradesh: Rs 25,000 crore approved for Simhastha Kumbh 2028 as 40 crore devotees set to visit Ujjain
Bhopal/Ujjain, Jun 19 (IANS) With more than 40 crore devotees anticipated to visit Ujjain during the Simhastha Mahaparv-2028, the Madhya Pradesh government is gearing up on a war footing to ensure world-class arrangements. Development works worth more…