K’taka BJP protests against fuel price hike, says agitation to continue till prices reversed
Bengaluru, June 17 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka held protests across the state condemning the fuel price hike implemented by the Congress government and warned the latter that it would continue protesting until the prices were reversed.
Cong can’t question as EVMs were brought during UPA regime: Lakshman Singh
Bhopal, June 17 - Former MLA and Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh's brother Lakshman Singh on Monday said the party's top leadership should not question the authenticity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).
Cross-border trade halted in Mizoram after Myanmar Army blows up bridge
Aizawl, June 17 - Thousands of people living in the villages along Mizoram's border with Myanmar, particularly in Champhai district, are facing severe hardships during the past 10 days as the official border trade between the northeastern state and the neighbouring country stopped
EVM Row: Shiv Sena-UBT to file petition against ‘misuse’ of govt machinery
Mumbai, June 17 - Amid the row over allegations of EVM malfunctioning in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency where Shiv Sena nominee Ravindra Waikar defeated Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar lost by a thin margin of 48 votes, the Sena
New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to manage bird flu
Wellington, June 18 - New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to speed up response times to serious biosecurity and epidemic threats such as bird flu.
Four missing after rain triggered mountain torrents, landslides in China
Beijing, June 18 - Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city of Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang.
Fitch raises India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7.2 pc
New Delhi, June 18 - Global rating agency Fitch on Tuesday raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7.2 per cent, from 7 per cent.
PM Modi to grant certificates to 30,000 Krishi Sakhis at Varanasi
New Delhi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grant certificates to more than 30,000 self-help groups as Krishi Sakhis at Varanasi on Tuesday to empower the country’s rural women, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare said.
New HAL order to further boost India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing
New Delhi, June 18 - In a fillip to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and strengthening self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) by the Ministry of Defence for procurement of 156 light combat helicopters
‘Made in India’ branding on steel products to take country on global stage
New Delhi, June 18 - As India doubles down on domestic manufacturing of products across industries, the steel producers in the country are not lagging behind and most of them now have achieved labelling their products as ‘Made in India’.
BCCI to interview Gambhir for head coach role in Mumbai around 2pm: Sources
New Delhi, June 18 - Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir is set to appear for an interview for the men's cricket team head coach position in Mumbai with BCCI secretary Jay Shah and other officials, say sources.
T20 World Cup: Ferguson credits Trinidad conditions for historic spell against PNG
Trinidad, June 18 - New Zealand bowler Lockie Ferguson praised the bowling conditions at Brian Lara Stadium after his historic spell of 4-4-0-3 against Papua New Guinea in the T20 World Cup amidst the disappointment of an early exit from the T20 World
Williamson hints at uncertain T20I future after early World Cup exit
New Delhi, June 18 - Following New Zealand’s unexpected group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup, captain Kane Williamson expressed the need for his team to regroup and recover, but he remained non-committal about the 2026 edition of the T20 showpiece.
T20 World Cup: Pooran stars in West Indies’ dominant win over Afghanistan
Gros Islet (St. Lucia), June 18 - Nicholas Pooran's 98 followed by Obed McCoy's three-for powered West Indies to a dominant 104-run win over Afghanistan in the last group stage of the T20 World Cup here at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on
Euro 2024: France take 1-0 win over Austria but Mbappe suffers nose injury
Dusseldorf (Germany), June 18 - France began their bid for glory at Euro 2024 with a 1-0 opening win after Austria defender Maximilian Wober steered Kylian Mbappe's cross into his own net.
Euro 2024: Ivan Schranz goal helps Slovakia stun Belgium on debut
Frankfurt (Germany), June 18 - Slovakia made a sensational European championship debut by stunning Belgium 1-0 in their opening match in Group E in Euro 2024 here on Monday.
T20 World Cup: Ferguson most economical as New Zealand thrash PNG by 7 wickets
Tarouba (Trinidad), June 18 - New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson bowled the most economical spell of 4-4-0-3 in T20I history against Papua New Guinea as the Black Caps wrapped up their campaign with a seven-wicket victory in ICC Men's T20 World Cup on
T20 World Cup: India grouped with Australia in Super 8 stage; England, South Africa, Windies clubbed together
Tarouba (Trinidad), June 17 - The groups and fixtures for the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 have been confirmed on Monday with both co-hosts West Indies and USA making it through to the second stage that will
Kirsten flays Pakistan players for lack of unity after T20 WC debacle, Bhajji tells him to return as India coach
Lahore, June 17 - Head coach Gary Kirsten has lambasted the Pakistan men's national team players following their unceremonious exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the group stage, pulling up the players for lack of unity and some basic skills.
130 athletes to take part in Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting Zonal League
Indore (Madhya Pradesh), June 17 - The Asmita Khelo India Women's Weightlifting Zonal League is scheduled at the Shri Ram Gymnasium here from June 17 to 21.