NATO allies fed up with Berlin opposing name of new Ukraine mission
Brussels, June 7 - Germany is against referring to a new NATO project aimed at supporting Ukraine as a "mission," arguing that this could send the wrong signal to Russia, in fretting that has sparked irritation among allies, sources say.
Narendra Modi elected as leader of NDA Parliamentary party, felicitated by allies
New Delhi, June 7 - Narendra Modi was elected as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary party on Friday, setting the stage for his third term as Prime Minister. The NDA allies, under his leadership, are set to stake claim before the President
Delhi excise policy case: CBI files supplementary charge sheet against BRS leader Kavitha
New Delhi, June 7 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed a supplementary charge sheet against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, K. Kavitha, in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
Role of two firms involved in Shahjahan’s fish export business under ED scanner
Kolkata, June 7 - Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials are investigating the role of two firms linked to the fish export business of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan.
BJP’s 2024 numbers alone trumps Congress’ total of 2014, 2019 and 2024 LS seats: Narendra Modi
New Delhi, June 7 - Narendra Modi, after being elected as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary party on Friday, congratulated the alliance partners on their victory and slammed the Congress-led INDIA bloc over the latter’s posturing over Lok Sabha numbers.
India’s forex reserves at historic high of $651.5 bn, CAD to dip: RBI
Mumbai, June 7 - With a lower trade deficit, robust services export growth and strong remittances, the current account deficit (CAD) is expected to have moderated in the January - March quarter of 2023-24, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday.
Naidu sends clear message with praise for PM Modi at NDA meet
New Delhi, June 7 - In what augurs well for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Telugu Desam Party President, N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday expressed satisfaction and happiness over the alliance forming the government at the Centre.
Chennai’s Akash Muralidharan tops ‘MasterChef India Tamil’; Anantapur’s Mahboob Basha wins Telugu title
Mumbai, June 7 - After a season brimming with exceptional culinary challenges and delectable dishes, Chennai's Akash Muralidharan was crowned the winner of 'MasterChef India Tamil', and Anantapur's Mahboob Vin Basha lifted the trophy of 'MasterChef India Telugu'.
BBC show ‘Grand Indian Hotel’ to give insights into traditions of Indian hospitality
Mumbai, June 7 - A new show titled 'Grand Indian Hotel' offers a fascinating insight into the traditions of Indian hospitality by BBC Player, a BBC Studios streaming service available on Prime Video Channel.
Avneet Kaur recalls her journey from Punjab to Mumbai when her mom ‘took care of everything’
Mumbai, June 7 - Actress Avneet Kaur, who is all geared up for the release of her upcoming family entertainer 'Luv Ki Arrange Marriage', recalled the time when she started her career and moved from Punjab to Mumbai, sharing how her mother supported
Paytm shows early signs of recovery in UPI transactions, sees growth in payment value processed
New Delhi, June 7 - Payment and financial services company Paytm is witnessing early signs of recovery and strong stabilisation for its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) business, marking a strong turnaround for the company.
Industry hails RBI’s goal to become model central bank for Global South
New Delhi, June 7 - Industry experts on Friday hailed the status quo stance of the monetary policy, expecting the inflation trajectory to stabilise within the target band of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), welcoming its goal to become a model central
T20 World Cup: NZ well-aware about Afghanistan’s world-class skills, says Williamson
Georgetown, June 7 - Ahead of New Zealand playing their first Group C match of T20 World Cup against Afghanistan at the Providence Stadium, captain Kane Williamson said players in his team are well-aware about the "capabilities and world-class skills" present in the
T20 World Cup: ‘We were in the game, just needed a partnership’, says USA captain after upsetting Pakistan
Dallas (USA), June 7 - As the co-host USA staged one of the biggest upsets of the T20 World Cup after beating Pakistan in the Super Over thriller, skipper Monank Patel claimed that the team knew 'they were in the game with 160
Khelo India women’s league 2024-25 edition to begin with wushu in Karnataka
New Delhi, June 7 - The 2024-25 edition of the Khelo India women's league kicks off with the South Zone wushu league in Bagalkot, Karnataka on June 10.
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali lose; Carlsen, Tingjie register crucial wins in Rd-9
Stavanger (Norway), June 7 - As the Norway Chess inches towards a thrilling conclusion, the stakes have never been higher. All classical games of Round 9 in the prestigious Norway Chess main event ended in a draw, going into an Armageddon tie-breaker to
T20 World Cup: Made-in-Mumbai Netravalkar has his big day in USA
Dallas (USA), June 7 - In a stunning display at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Mumbai-born pacer Saurabh Netravalkar left an indelible mark on cricket history, propelling the co-hosts USA to a remarkable victory over 2009 champions and 2022 runners-up Pakistan at
Craig McMillan joins New Zealand women’s cricket team as assistant coach
Christchurch, June 7 - Former New Zealand batter Craig McMillan has been appointed women's cricket team assistant coach for the next two years.
T20 World Cup: ‘Pakistan didn’t play well in all three departments’, says Babar after shock loss to USA
Dallas, June 7 - Following Pakistan's shock loss to the co-hosts USA in the Super Over in their opening match of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, captain Babar Azam admitted that his team did not perform optimally in all three departments of
T20 World Cup: USA stun Pakistan by 5 runs in Super Over for second win in Group A
Dallas, June 7 - Co-hosts the United States caused a massive upset in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, stunning former champions Pakistan by five runs in a Super Over after their encounter ended in a tie at the Grand Prairie Stadium here.