Drugs worth Rs 4.75 crore seized in Mizoram; 3 women arrested amid concerns over increasing female smugglers
Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) Women are increasingly being drawn into drug smuggling operations from Myanmar, with security personnel arresting three females and recovering heroin worth Rs 4.75 crore from their possession in Mizoram, officials said on Friday. A…
From water yoga to marathon runs, India unites in wellness ahead of International Yoga Day
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the country gears up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, a series of yoga-themed events, fitness drives and awareness programmes were organised across several states, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the…
Several mid-cap IT stocks down over 60 pc; TCS falls 55 pc from record high
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) A cautious outlook from consulting firm Accenture has led to heightened selling in India’s information technology (IT) shares, and many mid-cap IT stocks have dipped further than 55 per cent correction seen in shares of…
‘Feels like I’ve become an easy target’: Moroccon star Achraf Hakimi reacts after court confirms rape trial
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) After the court rejected Moroccan football star appeal for an injunction for prosecution and confirmed he will stand trial on accusations of rape, the PSG defender denied such charges, saying, “If he wasn’t famous,…
Jharkhand RS polls: CPI(ML) writes to Kharge, calls Cong cross-voting charge baseless
Ranchi, June 19 (IANS) After sharp exchange of words among INDIA Bloc allies in Jharkhand over the defeat of Congress Rajya Sabha candidate in Thursday’s polls, the CPI(ML) Liberation shot off a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday.…
Taiwan President urges China to stop military expansion in South and East China Seas, Taiwan Strait
Taipei, June 19 (IANS) Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called on China to stop its military expansion in the South and East China Seas, the Taiwan Strait, and any use of force against the island, local media reported on Friday. During a reception…
Govt removes domicile certificate requirement for SC, OBC scholarships to ease access
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has removed the requirement for a domicile certificate for students applying under Pre‑Matric and Post‑Matric scholarship schemes for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes,…
Two arrested in J&K’s Kishtwar for aiding terrorists, 3 held after recovery of arms & ammunition in Shopian
Jammu/Srinagar, June 19 (IANS) Two persons were arrested in J&K’s Kishtwar district on Friday for aiding terrorists, while 3 others were detained in Shopian district after the recovery of arms and ammunition, police said. A Forest Department employee…
With series already clinched, India eyes ODI clean sweep against Afghanistan (Preview)
Chennai, June 19 (IANS) Having already secured the ODI series, a dominant India will aim to secure a 3-0 result when they take on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. With the series already clinched, India…
Gippy Grewal: My first job was as a security guard
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Punjabi star and producer Gippy Grewal, who currently awaits the release of his film “Carry On Jatta 4”, has spoken about his struggles before stardom and the odd jobs he had done before becoming an actor. Gippy, who was seen as a…