TN hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 34, CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation
Chennai, June 20 - The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district has risen to 34, confirmed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, adding that a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be paid to their families.
India to make huge progress on back of young population, rapid development: NSE CEO
Mumbai, June 20 - Riding on a young talented population, rapid technological developments and overall economic growth, India will be able to generate more wealth in comparison to other countries in years to come, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of National
Extensive preparations for PM Modi’s mega Yoga event in J&K’s Srinagar
Srinagar, June 20 - Extensive preparations have been going on for the last five days to ensure the grand success of the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations in J&K’s Srinagar city in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to participate.
Indian Embassy celebrates International Yoga Day in Washington
New Delhi, June 20 - The Indian Embassy in the US has organised a Yo
World’s citizens to gather at UN to showcase yoga’s power to unite
United Nations, June 20 - Citizens from around the globe will gather here on Friday to show the uniting power of yoga across boundaries and divisions as the world organisation celebrates the 10th International Day of Yoga.
Israel’s military spokesman says Hamas ‘cannot be eliminated’
Jerusalem, June 20 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari has said that Hamas "cannot be eliminated" and suggested that only a swap deal could secure the release of all hostages still held in Gaza.
UP Board students to study 10 subjects, 3 languages now
Lucknow, June 20 - In compliance with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, the Uttar Pradesh State Board of High School and Intermediate Education -- Uttar Pradesh Board -- is set to implement significant changes for classes 9 and 10 starting from the
RBI sees India’s economy shifting from 7 to 8 per cent
Mumbai, June 19 - There is an increasing evidence of a trend upshift taking shape, which is shifting India's growth trajectory from the 2003-19 average of 7 per cent to the 2021-24 average of 8 per cent or even more, powered by domestic
CAC interviews Sodhi, Ratra, Shakti Singh and Mehra for lone vacancy in selection committee
New Delhi, June 19 - As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) moves forward with its selection process to fill an impending vacancy in the Senior National Selection Committee from the North Zone, IANS understands that four notable former cricketers
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