IN-SPACe selects three space startups for funding under Technology Adoption Fund

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The government agency Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Thursday selected three Indian space startups — Astrobase Space Technologies, SatSure Analytics India and TM2SPACE Technologies — as the first set of Indian Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) for funding under its Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme. The three startups […]
AI deepfakes emerging as new threat to financial systems, warns Centre

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a fresh advisory warning about the growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by cybercriminals to create highly convincing deepfake videos and synthetic identities aimed at compromising financial and digital ecosystems. According to the advisory issued by the National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) […]
FIFA World Cup 2026: DD Sports to show matches free. When and where to watch other games in India, know all details

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India may not have the national team taking part in the mega event, but the craze for the biggest ever FIFA World Cup 2026 is high among the fans who are willing to witness their favourite footballers performing on the global stage. All those interested can watch matches which will […]
Kira Chathli to lead England A against India A in women’s T20 and 50-over series

London, June 11 (IANS) Surrey wicketkeeper‑batter Kira Chathli has been named captain of England A for the upcoming women’s series against India A, which will feature three T20s and three 50‑over matches to be played in late June and early July. Kira, who recently earned her first call‑up to the senior England squad, will lead […]
Anas Khan dominates day 2 at 24th NCR Cup; Chaitanya Pandey weathers the storm to take lead

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Windswept conditions and high stakes tested the grit of India’s finest young golfers on Day 2 of the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament at the Delhi Golf Club. With valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points on the line, the marquee Category A and B divisions battled the championship […]
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Rahul Dravid unveils glittering silverware for Season 5

Bengaluru, June 11 (IANS) Indian cricket legend and Karnataka icon Rahul Dravid unveiled the trophy for this year’s Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Bengaluru on Thursday, marking another milestone in the build-up to the fifth edition of Karnataka’s premier franchise-based T20 tournament. The trophy unveiling ceremony was attended by KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad, KSCA Honorary […]
Athletics Federation of India to host Indian Athletic Awards 2026 in New Delhi on June 20

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, in a landmark initiative aimed at recognising excellence in Indian athletics and celebrating the individuals who continue to drive the sport forward. The awards have been conceptualised as a […]
Bengal T20 League: Karan Lal slams 64-ball 145, hits 14 sixes, bags two wickets to script history

Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) History was scripted in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 at Eden Gardens on Thursday as Karan Lal produced a sensational all-round performance, smashing 145 off just 64 deliveries, including 14 sixes and seven fours, to power Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a commanding 73-run victory over Adamas Howrah Warriors. Karan’s remarkable […]
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Iran’s repeated attacks against Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait

DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Saudi Arabia has issued its strongest condemnation of the repeated Iranian attacks against Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait after the three countries were hit by retaliatory strikes for a second day. The continuation of attacks on the three countries’ sovereignty of sister states exacerbates tension in the region, a statement from the Kingdom’s foreign affairs […]
Iran says US projectile hit Iranian cargo barge off Oman, crew rescued

DUBAI(RAHNUMA): An Iranian cargo barge was hit by a US projectile in the Gulf of Oman early on Thursday, the Iranian governor of Sirik county said, according to Mehr news agency. The 150-ton cargo barge, owned by locals from Sirik and carrying essential goods from the Omani port of Khasab, was hit about 5 nautical […]