Top ministers to visit Brussels for India-EU Trade and Technology Council: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Indian ministers — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw — will soon travel to Brussels for the India-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC) dialogue, which will complement the recently […]
Jitendra Singh urges mission‑mode national response against liver epidemic, diabetes

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Saturday, called for a mission-mode national response against liver epidemic and the sharp rise in Type-2 diabetes in the country. The minister said a response must be driven by preventive healthcare and mass public awareness, adding that these […]
Kumaraswamy assures support to build robust & globally competitive EV ecosystem in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday chaired a meeting here with leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers and held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening indigenous manufacturing and building a robust, innovation-driven and globally competitive electric mobility ecosystem in the country. During the interaction, the electric two-wheeler manufacturers briefed the […]
From ITI classrooms to global chip lines, PM Modi hails Sanand’s semiconductor revolution

Sanand (Gujarat), July 4 (IANS) In a powerful symbol of India’s rising technological prowess, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the CG Semi OSAT facility, declaring that Gujarat’s Sanand is fast emerging as India’s answer to Silicon Valley. Just two years after the foundation stone was laid in 2024, the plant has moved with […]
Formula 1: Antonelli beats Hamilton to win British GP sprint

Northamptonshire, July 4 (IANS) Teenager Kimi Antonelli produced another statement drive to win a dramatic sprint race at the British Grand Prix on Saturday, overtaking Lewis Hamilton before pulling clear to strengthen his grip on the Formula One drivers’ championship, here at the Silverstone. The 19-year-old Italian kept his cool during a hectic start at […]
Ankita Konwar makes history in English Channel Relay swim, credits Milind Soman for support

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Fitness enthusiast Ankita Konwar has created history by completing the challenging English Channel Relay Swim under extreme conditions. On Saturday, she took to Instagram to share her pictures from the milestone and revealed that she has become first Assamese woman and the first woman from North East India to complete the […]
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest-ever T20I debutant, breaks Sachin’s record

Manchester, July 4 (IANS) Indian cricket welcomed a new record-holder on Saturday as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to represent the country in T20 Internationals. The 15-year-old was handed his maiden India cap ahead of the second T20I against England in Manchester, marking another remarkable milestone in his meteoric rise. At just 15 years, […]
FIFA WC: Boos greet England as Three Lions arrive in Mexico for round of 16 clash

Mexico City, July 4 (IANS) England received a hostile welcome on their arrival in Mexico City ahead of Monday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, with the Three Lions being greeted by loud boos from home supporters as they reached their team hotel. The hostile reception underlined the challenge awaiting Thomas Tuchel’s side, […]
AFI reschedules Indian Athletics Series calendar ahead of Commonwealth and Asian Games

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has revised the domestic Indian Athletics Series calendar to provide promising athletes with additional competition opportunities ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Announcing the revised schedule on Saturday, AFI president Bahadur Singh Sagoo said the changes were made keeping […]
‘Golden day for Bihar cricket’: BCA President Harsh Vardhan hails Sooryavanshi’s historic international debut

Patna, July 4 (IANS) Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Harsh Vardhan on Saturday hailed teenaged batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s international debut for India in the ongoing second T20I against England as a ‘golden day in the history of Bihar cricket’ and a matter of immense pride for the entire state. Sooryavanshi, 15, etched his name […]