Ireland script history with maiden T20I win over India
Belfast: Ireland created history on Friday by registering their first-ever T20 International victory over India, stunning the visitors by 34 runs at Stormont to take a memorable lead in the series and spoil Shreyas Iyer’s debut as India’s T20I captain. Chasing a competitive target of 183, India endured a dramatic batting collapse and were bundled…
Thousands take part in annual ‘Bibi-ka-Alam’ procession in Hyderabad on Ashura
Hyderabad: Thousands of mourners participated in the annual ‘Bibi ka Alam’ procession held here on Friday to mark Ashura, the 10th day of the Islamic month of ‘Muharram’. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the historic Battle of Karbala, which took place in modern-day Iraq. The…
Andhra targets nearly 50 lakh children for pulse polio drive on June 28
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has identified nearly 50 lakh children below the age of five years for polio vaccination on June 28 as part of National Immunization Day. The drive aims to administer two drops of bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) to all eligible children in the zero to five age group, said an…
Minister Goyal hopes trade deal will open floodgates to stronger India-UK ties
London: There is a lot of “excitement and a great deal of optimism” among businesses in India and the UK over the trade agreement which comes into force on July 15, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. The minister is in the UK on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of…
All 8 arrested in Ram temple donation row sent to police custody till Jun 29, Rs 79.85 lakh recovered
Ayodhya (UP): A court has granted police custody of all eight accused arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya till June 29, during which investigators will continue questioning them, an official said on Friday. Prosecution Officer K C Verma told reporters that they have been remanded in…
TCA Rolls Out 2026-27 Domestic Calendar
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA), expressing confidence about securing Membership of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has formally announced its 2026 27 domestic cricket season across the State. The association also released its comprehensive domestic calendar, under which as many as 210 Inter Districts league matches will be conducted across…
UCC to be implemented in Bengal by following all procedures: Suvendu
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said his government would implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state by following due legal procedures, similar to the process adopted by Gujarat and Assam. Speaking on the sidelines of a government programme to celebrate the 189th birth anniversary of literary icon Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay…
Action began immediately after SIT report: Adityanath after arrests in Ram temple donation case
Deoria (UP): (Jun 26) , Jun 26 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said action against those accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began immediately after the SIT submitted its report, asserting that those found guilty would not be spared. Addressing a public meeting…
Government restores commercial LPG supplies as West Asia energy concerns ease
New Delhi: The government on Thursday restored commercial LPG supplies to pre-crisis levels and lifted sector-specific restrictions imposed during the recent West Asia conflict, citing improved domestic production and the expected arrival of imported cargoes. In a statement, the Petroleum Ministry said supplies of non-domestic packed LPG to hotels, restaurants and other commercial users have…
Minister Piyush Goyal wins UK-India Award for elevating ties
London: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was presented with an award for “Exceptional Leadership in Elevating UK-India Ties” at a ceremony in London, where the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiating teams from both countries were also honoured. The India Global Forum’s (IGF) UK-India Awards 2026 marked its tenth anniversary on Thursday evening with a…
