CWG will be no less than Olympics or World C’ships, will be really tough: Neeraj Chopra
Doha, June 18 (IANS) India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra believes the absence of the Olympics or World Championships this season will do little to reduce the standard of competition he faces, insisting that the upcoming Commonwealth Games will be as…
Lexi Minetree opens up on how she landed her part in ‘Elle’
Los Angeles, June 18 (IANS) Actress Lexi Minetree, who essays the role of the protagonist in the upcoming streaming series ‘Elle’, has shared how she went above and beyond, recreating one of the most iconic scenes from the iconic movie for her audition.…
March to May, Bangladesh registers 5,448 cases of violence against women and children
Dhaka, June 18 (IANS) As violence against women and children continues to mount across Bangladesh, at least 5,448 cases were registered under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act between March and May, local media reported, citing police…
PM Modi to release Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release over Rs 18,880 crore directly into the accounts of more than 9.44 lakh farmers across the country as the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on…
Iniyan in sight of title despite draw with IM Suresh in Mumbai chess event
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) International Master (IM) Harsh Suresh held leader, GM Iniyan Pa to a draw in the 8th round but this may be just a temporary setback, as the National champion still leads the rest of the field by a point and needs only a draw in…
J&K CM Abdullah reviews arrangements for annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela in Tullamulla town
Srinagar, June 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed arrangements for the upcoming Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela in Tullamulla town of Ganderbal district. Officials said J&K Chief Minister and Ganderbal MLA, Omar…
Odisha sets up high-level committee to probe errors in new school textbooks
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Following Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s directive, a high-level committee under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Deoranjan Kumar Singh was constituted on Thursday…
Neeraj opens up on coaching change after Zelezny’s exit, says he’s back to ‘natural technique’
Doha, June 18 (IANS) Tokyo Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has shed light on the decision to end his coaching partnership with javelin legend Jan Zelezny, revealing that the move was driven more by practicality than performance. Speaking during the Wanda…
As 6 MPs of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-UBT set to join Shinde faction, Sanjay Raut unveils legal action plan
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) As six out of the party’s nine Lok Sabha MPs are on the verge of defecting to Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Shiv Sena-UBT leadership has moved into high alert. The Shiv Sena-UBT has initiated a…
100 million Chinese consumers struggling with debt repayments
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) About 100 million Chinese consumers are struggling to repay personal debt, highlighting a growing financial strain that could undermine Beijing’s efforts to revive domestic consumption and support economic growth,…