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Photo: IANSConsecutive Crowns: Kohli Stars as RCB Retains IPL Title
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS): Following the conclusion of a highly competitive Indian Premier League (IPL) season, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) while noting that razor-thin margins between the teams kept the tournament unpredictable until the very end, making it one of the most entertaining seasons. Powered by Virat Kohli’s…
Photo: Pabitra Margherita's X accountIndia’s growth tied to progress of Global South: Union Minister on RIS’s 44th Foundation Day
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS): India’s development journey isn’t solely about our own progress but is linked to the advancement of the wider world, particularly the countries of the Global South, said Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, while greeting the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on its 44th…
Photo: IANS/Biplab BanerjeeUnderstanding the washout scenarios for the IPL 2026 final between RCB and GT
The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is coming to an end as the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will clash with 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) in the summit clash here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. With the stakes so high for a blockbuster clash, the fans would…
Photo: X/@TiffanyATrumpUS Prez Trump’s daughter Tiffany arrives in Agra with husband during private visit to India
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): US President Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos arrived in Agra on Saturday as part of a private visit to India, officials said. The couple is expected to visit the Taj Mahal during their stay before travelling onward to Rajasthan. According to officials and local sources,…
Photo: IANSGujarat: Two held for black marketing IPL final tickets
Ahmedabad, May 29 (IANS): Two men were arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Friday for allegedly black-marketing tickets for the Indian Premier League (IPL) final, scheduled to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31. Police said the accused were caught with match tickets during a patrol operation on Sindhu Bhavan Road…
Photo: IANSCentre withdrawing draft sugarcane control order for fresh review a welcome step: Minister
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): The decision to withdraw the draft of the ‘Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026’ proposed by the Central Government is a welcome move, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Singh, said on Saturday. Singh posted on X that, taking seriously the suggestions received from farmers, “the jaggery-khandsari…
Photo: Instagram/IANSKriti Sanon gives a glimpse into her foodie ‘paratha’ moment, says ‘stomach growls at me’
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS): Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, on Friday night, gave fans a glimpse of her current food dilemma as she shared a candid social media story about her love for ‘parathas’. Posting a selfie with a surprised expression, Kriti joked about enjoying the popular Indian dish a little too much before her stomach…
Photo: IANSBay of Bengal nations adopt AI for fisheries management
Mumbai/Kochi, May 30 (IANS) Countries bordering the Bay of Bengal are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool to strengthen fisheries governance, combat illegal fishing and ensure the long-term sustainability of marine resources that support millions of livelihoods across the region. Senior policymakers, fisheries administrators and marine experts from India, Bangladesh, Sri…
Photo: IANS/Biplab BanerjeeIPL 2026: Gill’s hundred leads GT into final against RCB with seven-wicket win over RR
New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS): Shubman Gill’s majestic 104 off 53 balls and a record 167‑run opening partnership with B Sai Sudharsan powered Gujarat Titans to their highest successful chase in the IPL, as they overhauled Rajasthan Royals’ 214 in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the title clash, where they will take on…
Photo: X/@edmondocirielliItaly calls for rule of international law after Russian drone attack
Rome, May 29 (IANS): Italy’s Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli on Friday called for the rule of international law and for unity among the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) countries after a Russian drone involved in an attack on Ukraine hit a residential building in Galati city of Romania overnight,…
