Ajinkya Rahane signs up with Leicestershire for One-Day Cup, five County Championship games
London, June 27 - Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has signed up with county side Leicestershire and will play in the entire One-Day Cup campaign, as well as five County Championship matches.
T20 World Cup: It always hurts when you lose games like this, says Trott on Afghanistan’s exit
Tarouba (Trinidad), June 27 - After Afghanistan’s incredible run in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup ended in a heavy nine-wicket defeat in the first semifinal to South Africa, head coach Jonathan Trott said the side is hurting over the manner in which
Air pollution exposure during childhood may affect lung health later
New Delhi, June 28 - Early-life exposure to air pollution may have a direct effect on lung health later in life, reveals a study on Friday that underlines the need to reduce pollution.
American fashion designer Vera Wang shares throwback picture as she turns 75
Los Angeles, June 28 - Renowned American fashion designer Vera Wang, who gained international recognition for her wedding dress designs, has turned 75. To celebrate the occasion, she shared a photograph of herself as a child.
How David Duchovny ‘discovered’ Angelina Jolie: All he knew was that she was some movie star
Los Angeles, June 28 - Actor David Duchovny said that he knew Angelina Jolie “was a movie star” from the moment they first met.
Japan: Okinawa govt, civic groups protest alleged sexual assault of minor by US airman
Tokyo, June 28 - Several civic groups and the prefectural government in Japan's Okinawa have expressed strong anger over the indictment of a US airman for the alleged kidnap and sexual assault of a girl under 16.
Exchange Rate Automation Module ops to start on July 4, exporters & importers to benefit
New Delhi, June 28 - The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a circular for the launch of the Exchange Rate Automation Module (ERAM) with effect from July 4 to enhance trade facilitation for exporters and importers.
Cong MPs give suspension of business notice in Parliament
New Delhi, June 28 - Congress MPs on Friday gave a suspension of business notice in Parliament over the alleged NEET-UG and UGC NET paper leaks and the failure of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Delhi Airport Terminal-1 canopy was inaugurated in 2009, says Union Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - Amid the political slugfest that erupted following the collapse of the canopy at Terminal-1 of Delhi's IGI Airport on Friday, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said the structure was built in 2009.
PM Gati Shakti scheme has scaled up India’s infra, spurred growth: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, June 28 - Global investment bank and financial company Morgan Stanley has stated that the PM Gati Shakti scheme has succeeded in giving a new fillip to India’s infrastructure development and multi-modal connectivity across highways, railways and ports that has spurred
Failure of Bolivia’s latest coup indicates country has turned its back on turbulent past
New Delhi, June 28 - In 2025, it will celebrate its bicentenary as an independent nation, but Bolivia - named after South America's liberator Simon Bolivar - has had quite an eventful 200 years, witnessing at least 190 revolutions or coups, mostly led
Delhi airport canopy collapse serious incident, DGCA will probe: Union Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - The Delhi airport roof collapse was a "very serious incident" and DGCA will look into the matter thoroughly, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday.
Foo Fighters stop Birmingham gig after problem in the crowd
Los Angeles, June 28 - The American rock band Foo Fighters’ gig at Birmingham witnessed chaos in the crowd, after which they were forced to halt their performance.
Veteran actress Isabelle Huppert to be feted with French Lumiere Award
Los Angeles, June 27 + Veteran French actor Isabelle Huppert is all set to receive the Lumiere Award in the city of Lyon in October.
‘Actor banna safal ho gaya’: Kartik Aryan recalls meeting Paralympian Murlikant Petkar
Mumbai, June 28 - Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan said “Actor banna safal ho gaya” as he recalled meeting India's first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, the inspiration for the actor's latest release 'Chandu Champion'.
Rajamouli all praise for Prabhas-starrer ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: ‘Transported me into various realms’
Mumbai, June 27 - Auteur S.S. Rajamouli has heaped praise on the cast of the latest release 'Kalki 2898 AD', saying the film “transported me into various realms with its incredible settings”.
AWS picks 24 Indian startups for space accelerator programme
New Delhi, June 28 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced its first-ever space accelerator programme in India, selecting 24 startups from the country, providing a big boost to the space startup sector.
Thales inks pact with Adani Defence to manufacture 70mm rockets in India
New Delhi, June 28 - In a major fillip to the government's local manufacturing push, Adani Defence & Aerospace - the defence arm of the Adani Group — has signed an agreement with the Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India.
Biden looked ‘nervous’, ‘panicked’ in first presidential debate with Trump
Washington, June 28 - US President Joe Biden looked nervous and panicked during his first presidential debate with his challenger Donal Trump for the run-up to the 2024 elections setting the alarm bells for the Democratic camp, with many calling for a change
Will help 5 lakh MSMEs onboard ONDC, half of them women-led enterprises: Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - In a bid to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the government has announced an initiative to onboard five lakh MSMEs on to the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).