T20 World Cup: ‘This SA team is different, we own what is ours’, says Rob Walter ahead of semis
Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 26 - As South Africa prepares to face Afghanistan on Thursday in the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal, head coach Rob Walter is steering his team away from the ghosts of past knockout failures.
Noted sand artist writes to Odisha CM seeking immediate repair of Ratna Bhandar
Bhubaneswar, June 26 - Noted sand artist and a member of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee, Sudarsan Patttnaik, has urged Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to direct the Archaeology Survey of India (ASI) to immediately begin repair and maintenance work of
13 in fray for July 10 Assembly bypolls in Himachal
Shimla, June 26 - After withdrawal of nominations, 13 candidates are in the fray for the July 10 bypolls for Himachal Pradesh’s three Assembly seats -- Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh, an official with the election department said on Wednesday.
MP CM Mohan Yadav honours Emergency detainees, announces schemes for them
Bhopal, June 26 - Around 700 'MISA bandis, those who were imprisoned during the Emergency under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, assembled at Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's residence in Bhopal on Wednesday.
South Korea: Police, labour ministry raid battery maker over deadly fire
Seoul, June 26 - Police and the labour ministry raided a battery maker and workforce suppliers on Wednesday as they ratcheted up probes into a deadly fire that killed 23 workers.
3 asylum seekers killed as skirmishes hit refugee camp in Kenya
Nairobi, June 26 - Three asylum seekers were killed and dozens injured after chaos erupted at Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya's Turkana county, local officials said on Wednesday.
Indonesia unveils suspicious transactions linked to general elections
Jakarta, June 26 - The Indonesian authorities have uncovered a series of suspicious transactions totalling 80.12 trillion rupiah (around $4.87 billion) linked to the country's 2024 general elections.
LoP Rahul Gandhi offers full support to LS Speaker Birla; also sends a message
New Delhi, June 26 - Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, congratulated the newly-elected Speaker Om Birla, and assured him of full co-operation in running the House.
‘Emergency exemplified what a dictatorship looks like’: PM Modi reacts after Speaker’s 2-minute silence
New Delhi, June 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave a shout-out to the newly elected Speaker Om Birla for condemning the Emergency (1975-1977) in his first speech, in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Successful G-20 group meeting turning point for J&K tourism: L-G Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, June 26 - Jammu & Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that the successful G-20 working group meeting held in Srinagar last year was the turning point for the tourism industry in the Union Territory.
Japan: 3 people found unconscious near Mount Fuji crater
Tokyo, June 26 - Three people were found unconscious in an area near the crater of Mount Fuji in central Japan, local police said on Wednesday.
T20 World Cup: Marsh and Co. look ahead as Australia faces transition after tournament exit
New Delhi, June 26 - In the aftermath of Australia’s disappointing exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, head coach Mitchell Marsh acknowledged the looming decisions about the future of the team’s veteran players.
GalaxEye Space, iDEX DIO to develop multi-sensor fusion processing system for IAF satellites
New Delhi, June 26 - Space-tech startup GalaxEye Space on Wednesday announced a partnership with iDEX DIO, under the Ministry of Defence, to develop a multi-sensor fusion processing system for miniature satellites capable of carrying multiple payloads up to 150 kg for the
Australia inks $18 million pact with ISRO’s commercial arm
New Delhi, June 26 - The Australian government on Wednesday entered into an $18 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
New Zealand strengthens criminal justice system
Wellington, June 26 - The New Zealand government is strengthening the criminal justice system and reforming sentencing to ensure criminals face serious consequences for their acts and the victims are prioritised.
T20 World Cup: Rain threatens highly-anticipated India-England semi-final clash
Georgetown, June 26 - A lot can change for teams in going from one edition of the T20 World Cup to another. For India, who showed sparks of embracing an attacking approach with the bat, only to go back to their timid and
Russian Missile Forces conduct intensive exercises in Irkutsk region
Moscow, June 26 - The Russian Strategic Missile Forces are conducting planned exercises involving the Yars mobile ground-based missile systems in the Irkutsk region of southeastern Siberia, local media reported on Wednesday.
Bengal rail mishap: Assistant loco-pilot of goods train yet to give full statement
Kolkata, June 26 - Timely submission of the final probe report in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision earlier this month in Darjeeling district by the Commissioner of Railway Safety has become uncertain, as the assistant loco pilot of the goods train is still
Rahul Gandhi taking responsibility as LoP is in interest of nation: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, June 26 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi taking over the responsibility of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha is in the interest of the nation.
AU expresses deep concern over deadly violence in Kenya
Nairobi, June 26 - African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed "deep concern" over the deadly violence in Kenya following a demonstration in the country's capital, Nairobi.