French Open: Sriram Balaji/Demoliner in men’s doubles quarters; Arnav Paparkar advances in boys’ section
Paris, June 1 (IANS) Indian star N. Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner caused a major upset at the French Open, stunning sixth-seeded Germans Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz to continue their impressive run into the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles section at the Stade Roland Garros on Monday. The Indo-Brazilian pair came […]
2026 Champions League winner PSG is a role model for Bayern, says Rummenigge
Berlin, June 1 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain’s 2026 UEFA Champions League triumph should serve as a model for other leading European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, a member of the Bavarians’ supervisory board, has said. The 70-year-old praised the French side’s achievement and described the final against Arsenal, which Paris won 4-3 on penalties after […]
India’s power consumption surges over 11.5 pc in May
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India’s power consumption rose sharply by 11.55 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 164.98 billion units (BU) in May 2026, driven by intense heatwave conditions that boosted the use of cooling appliances such as air conditioners and desert coolers across the country, according to official data. The country’s electricity consumption stood […]
Canvas parent firm reached deal with hackers after cyberattack
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The debate over digital security in education systems has intensified after the maker of the widely used Canvas platform reached a deal with hackers following a major cyberattack that disrupted thousands of universities and colleges globally, according to multiple reports. While concerns are now being raised about the robustness of […]
India 2nd nation after US to secure bilateral trade pact with Oman
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India has become only the second nation, after the US, to secure a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman, the government said on Monday, as the trade pact came into force, marking a defining milestone in bilateral economic relations and opening a transformative new chapter in strategic trade and […]
India, US to sign first bilateral trade agreement very soon: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India and the United States are set to sign their first bilateral trade agreement (BTA) very soon, with most discussions already concluded and only a few issues remaining to be addressed, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Monday. According to the minister, the two sides will […]
ESIC launches centralised digital patient feedback system across hospitals
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has launched a centralised online patient feedback system across all hospitals and dispensaries nationwide to capture real‑time patient experience on cleanliness, staff behaviour and medicine availability, an official statement said on Monday. The system is equipped with OTP validation, multilingual support, and real-time monitoring dashboards […]
BRICS Urbanisation Forum to focus on inclusive development, disaster-resilient infrastructure
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The ‘BRICS Urbanisation Forum’ comes at an important moment as many nations are experiencing rapid urban growth while addressing common challenges of housing, mobility, climate risk, municipal capacity, urban finance, and service delivery, Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, said on Monday. The Forum in New Delhi […]
Govt launches Rs 200 crore MAHA Water Mission to support startups
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Anusandhan National Research Foundation and the Ministry of Jal Shakti will jointly run a MAHA Water Mission, a Rs 200 crore programme launched on Monday, to support startups in the water sector. Dr Jitendra Singh, Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences launched the mission which will provide […]
India-Oman CEPA to boost exports, jobs and shared prosperity: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article written by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, highlighting the benefits of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for Indian exporters, farmers and job creation. Sharing the details on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister’s Office said […]
