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Photo: Ice Hockey India/InstagramIndia set for historic Ice Hockey World Championships 2027 participation across men’s, women’s and U20 teams
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): India will compete at the IIHF World Championships 2027 across its men’s, women’s and U20 boys’ teams, with all three national teams placed in Division IV of the World Championship pathway, marking one of the biggest milestones in the country’s ice hockey journey. The IIHF World Championship 2027 is slated…
Photo: IANS13 killed after consuming toxic liquor in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; Maha CM orders probe
Pune, May 29 (IANS): At least 13 people have died and several others are reported to be in critical condition after allegedly consuming toxic liquor in Maharashtra’s Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas. An FIR has been registered at Dapodi Police Station under Crime No. 114/2026. The case has been filed under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSUS mobilises $112 mn for Ebola response
Washington, May 28 (IANS): The Trump administration said on Thursday it has mobilised $112 million and established a quarantine facility in Kenya as part of a rapid response to a recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The American response was launched within 24 hours of receiving alerts about the outbreak and involves…
Photo: IANSJharkhand Police arrest top PLFI commander Amrit Horo carrying Rs 10 lakh bounty
Ranchi, May 28 (IANS): Amrit Horo, a top commander of the banned People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and wanted in multiple cases, has been arrested by Ranchi Police, officials said on Thursday. The Jharkhand government had announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head. Police said Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh…
Photo: IANSHe doesn’t give a damn about any bowler: Jurel reveals Sooryavanshi’s mantra behind explosive batting
New Chandigarh, May 28 (IANS): Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel expanded on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s mindset, saying the teenage batting sensation’s mantra is “he doesn’t give a damn about the bowler”. Powered by Sooryavanshi’s explosive knock of 97 off 29 balls, including five fours and 12 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 334.48, and backed…
Photo: IANSIndia men’s and women’s teams gear up for U18 Hockey Asia Cup campaign in Japan
Kakamigahara, May 28 (IANS) After weeks of intensive preparation camps and valuable exposure matches against Australia in Bhopal, both Indian U-18 men’s and women’s teams are aiming to make a strong impression at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, which is scheduled from May 29 to June 6, competing against some of Asia’s…
Photo: X@PiushGoyalIndia, Canada reaffirm $50 billion bilateral trade as Piyush Goyal concludes landmark visit
Toronto/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS): With India-Canada bilateral trade currently standing at approximately $8.5 billion, both governments remain committed to their shared and ambitious target of expanding it to $50 billion by 2030, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said as he concluded a highly productive and landmark three-day visit to Canada, an official statement…
Photo: IANSUS accuses Google engineer of making $1.2 million using insider data
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS): US authorities have charged a Google software engineer for allegedly using confidential company information to generate approximately $1.2 million in profits via trades placed on a prediction market platform, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Michele Spagnuolo, a 36-year-old Italian citizen residing in Switzerland was charged with commodities fraud,…
Photo: IANSArunachal CM assures long-term solutions on indigenous rights, ILP and demographic concerns
Itanagar, May 27 (IANS): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday assured that the state government would work collectively with all stakeholders to arrive at concrete and long-term solutions on issues relating to indigenous tribal rights, demographic concerns, Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulation and tribal-related matters. Addressing a high-level consultative meeting at the state…
Photo: IANSIndian OMCs have not profiteered but served consumer interest, shows data
New Delhi: The Rs 77,821 crore combined OMC profit for FY2025-26 is a 3 to 4 per cent net margin on combined turnover in the order of Rs 20 lakh crore, the working margin any healthy commodity refiner at this scale produces, according to the data. The Opposition is pointing to the OMCs’ Rs 77,821…
