Adil Hussain: I’m admirer of people who break free from all kinds of shackles
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain, whose film ‘52 Blue’ is set to be screened at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival, has shared what made him give his nod to the film. The actor spoke with IANS, and shared that he always looks for the story of an underdog, who […]
When Abhishek Bachchan was left humbled by a family member
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) During his appearance on “The Kapil Sharma” show, actor Abhishek Bachchan revealed the time he was left humbled by one of his family members. Abhishek shared that following the success of “Dhoom”, he was getting the feeling that he had finally arrived. He was heard sharing the incident in his own […]
India’s UPI can herald cashless era in South Africa: Report
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India’s real‑time digital payments system Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been cited by South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago as a model as Pretoria moves to reduce cash use, a new report has said. Kganyago said other countries are further ahead in going cashless and cited UPI as an […]
S. Korea, UN members launch group to address tech-facilitated trafficking in persons
Washington, June 13 (IANS) South Korea and dozens of UN member states have launched an informal group aimed at addressing technology-facilitated trafficking in persons on Friday, as Seoul has stepped up diplomatic efforts to address the issue following online scams that affected South Koreans in Cambodia last year. South Korea’s mission to the U.N. and […]
India to fast-track Ebola vaccine production amid Africa outbreak: Report
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India is set to play a key role in the global response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with the Serum Institute of India (SII) fast-tracking the development and production of a vaccine candidate targeting the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, according to a report. A report by […]
BRICS adopts farmer-centric Indore Declaration: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) BRICS countries have unanimously adopted the Indore Declaration, committing to strengthen food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture and digital farming, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore, Chouhan said the declaration reflected […]
FIFA WC 2026: Ghana seeks review of Canada’s visa refusal for midfielder Partey
Accra, June 13 (IANS) Ghana’s government has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to refuse a visa to midfielder Thomas Partey, a move that will prevent the player from featuring in the country’s opening FIFA World Cup match against Panama on June 17. The Ghanaian Foreign Ministry described the decision as “high-handed and extremely unfair” and confirmed […]
Jyoti, Aakash added to India squad for World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in Guiyang
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has expanded the country’s contingent for the World Boxing Cup 2026 Stage 2 in Guiyang, China, with Jyoti (48kg) and Aakash (75kg) being added to the squad ahead of the tournament. With the tournament set to commence on Monday, the two boxers were not […]
Women’s T20 WC 2026: Litchfield, Wareham shine as Australia crush South Africa by 65 Runs
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Phoebe Litchfield’s explosive half-century laid the foundation before Georgia Wareham led a clinical bowling display with three wickets as six-time champions Australia began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. After posting a competitive 172/8 on […]
1st ODI: Brar, Dubey, Gill star as India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets, take 1-0 lead
Dharamshala, June 13 (IANS) The crowd at the HPCA Stadium may have come expecting a full 50‑over contest, but they were treated to an entertaining 25‑over chase in a match truncated due to rain as skipper Shubman Gill hit 84 not out to help India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the ODI series opener […]
