4 Adani ports make it to World Bank’s global ‘Container Port Performance Index’
Ahmedabad, June 19 - Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Wednesday said four of its ports have been featured in the prestigious 'Container Port Performance (CPP) Index 2023', developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
AIFF opens applications for senior men’s and U 23 team head coach position
New Delhi, June 19 - The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday released an announcement hiring for the vacant head coach position for both the men's national team and the U 23 squad as well.
Major breakthrough in Reasi terror attack, says J&K Police
Jammu, June 19 - J&K Police on Wednesday said "a major breakthrough" has been made in the June 9 Reasi terror attack, in which 9 pilgrims were killed and 44 others injured, with the arrest of a terror associate.
Neeraj Chopra wins gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024
Turku (Finland), June 18 - Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra marked his return to the circuit with a gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 on Tuesday. His winning throw of 85.97m saw him top a strong field
Euro 2024: ‘We have very good chance,’ says Nagelsmann ahead of Germany vs Hungary clash
Stuttgart, June 18 - Germany’s second match of their home European Championship sees the team get ready to face a feisty Hungary team who will be fully motivated given a loss would see them eliminated from knockout contention in Euro 2024.
T20 World Cup: Confident Powell expects ‘very good game’ against England in Super Eight
Gros Islet (St Lucia) June 18 - West Indies captain Rovman Powell is expecting a "very good game" against England in the T20 World Cup Super Eight encounter on Wednesday after their four-match unbeaten run in the group stage.
T20 World Cup: Tucker, Reiffel to officiate India’s Super 8 opener against Afghanistan
Bridgetown (Barbados), June 18 - Rodney Tucker and Paul Reiffel will be the on-field umpires with David Boon as match referee for India's opening Super 8 stage match against Afghanistan at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 here on Thursday.
WV Raman joins Gambhir in race for India’s next head coach, one more candidate will be interviewed
Mumbai, June 18 - The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of the BCCI on Tuesday interviewed two applicants for the post of head coach of the senior national men's team with former India opener WV Raman joining front-runner Gautam Gambhir as a candidate.
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi threatens ‘legal action’ against fan for altercation with Haris Rauf
New Delhi, June 18 - A video of Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf getting into an altercation with a fan in the United States has gone viral.
Euro 2024: France’s Mbappe may miss remaining Group Stage games following nose injury: Report
Dusseldorf (Germany), June 18 - France are facing the prospect of their skipper Kylian Mbappe missing the remaining Group Stage matches after he suffered an injury to his nose during their match against Austria in the Euro 2024 at the Merkur Spiel Arena,
Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath Temple to be opened on July 8
Bhubaneswar, June 19 - A senior Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official said on Wednesday that the Ratna Bhandar (treasury trove) of Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri will be opened on July 8 when the holy triads will be out of the shrine
No intention to weaken case against actor Darshan: K’taka Home Min on proposal to change SPP
Bengaluru, June 19 - Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara emphasised on Wednesday that there is no intention to weaken the case against Kannada superstar Darshan in the fan murder case.
‘Vishwa Bandhu’ India begins new chapter of friendship with SE Asian nations at Nalanda University
New Delhi, June 19 - The attendance of Heads of Missions of 17 countries at the inauguration of the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday once again brought to the fore India's continuous push
Mizoram agrees to record biometric details of 34,000 Myanmar refugees, awaits MHA directions
Aizawl/Imphal, June 19 - The Mizoram government has agreed to record biometric details of around 34,000 Myanmar refugees sheltered in the northeastern state for over three years, but is waiting for the necessary instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), officials said
Coal stocks at power plants touch all-time high as production shoots up
New Delhi, June 19 - Despite extremely high peak summer demand for power, the coal stocks at thermal power plants exceeded a record 45 million tonnes (MT) as on June 16, 2024, which is 31.71 per cent higher compared to the same period
SBI board approves to raise up to Rs 20,000 crore via long-term bonds
New Delhi, June 19 - The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday announced it would raise long-term bonds up to Rs 20,000 crore via a public issue or private placement during the ongoing financial year (FY25).
India Oil inks pact for biofuel joint venture with GPS Renewables
New Delhi, June 19 - Public sector giant Indian Oil Corporation announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with GPS Renewables Private Limited to form a 50:50 joint venture company dedicated to advancing biofuel adoption across the country.
Tata Motors to hike prices of commercial vehicles by up to 2 pc
New Delhi, June 19 - Tata Motors announced on Wednesday that it will hike the prices of its commercial vehicles by up to 2 per cent with effect from July 1 to offset the impact of rising commodity prices.
Sensex ends flat as Titan and Bharti Airtel top losers
Mumbai, June 19 - Indian equity indices closed flat on Wednesday as Titan, Bharti Airtel and Maruti Suzuki were top losers.
India’s seafood exports scale record high, US & China top buyers
New Delhi, June 19 - The quantity of India’s seafood exports touched an all-time high during the financial year 2023-24 with the USA and China emerging as the top importers, according to a Commerce Ministry statement released on Wednesday.