India begin their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan with plenty of expectations after winning the ODI World Cup last year. One area India will be watching closely is the performance of opening batters Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. Both remain among the most dangerous players in women’s cricket, but recent form has been…
India remained the world’s second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in May, importing Russian hydrocarbons worth an estimated 5.8 billion euros (USD 6.7 billion), as refiners stepped up purchases of discounted crude from Moscow, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).Crude oil accounted for the bulk of…
UGC NET June 2026 candidates are awaiting the release of their admit cards, which are expected shortly. The examination will be conducted between June 22 and June 30 across multiple centres. Aspirants should verify all details on the hall ticket, carry a printed copy on exam day, and keep track of official updates for any…
PC: Instagram/shreyasiyer96 In a recent update, Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has made headlines off the field. The star cricketer is in news for a high-profile real estate move wherein he has leased a stunning luxury apartment in Mumbai’s prestigious Worli neighbourhood. As per reports the total rental commitment is ₹7.14 crore for over three years….
Somvati Amavasya is one of the most spiritually significant days in Sanatan Dharma. The day is considered highly auspicious for performing puja to the ancestors or forefathers. People perform various religious, spiritual and astrological activities on this particular day to appease them and express their gratitude to them. This is one of the most special…
Dame Parveen Kumar, a renowned gastroenterologist, medical educator and advocate for women in healthcare, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE), one of the United Kingdom’s highest royal honours, in King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.The GBE is the highest rank within the Most Excellent Order of…
BRICS nations on Saturday adopted the “Indore Declaration”, committing to deeper cooperation in agriculture and launching a series of new initiatives, including a global forum on farmers’ seed rights, a digital agriculture network and a platform for agroecology and regenerative farming, PTI reported.The decisions were taken at the end of a five-day meeting of agriculture…
India’s Gurnoor Brar (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) India’s convincing victory over Afghanistan in the opening ODI at Dharamsala belonged to two players at opposite ends of their international journeys. While debutant Gurnoor Brar announced himself on the big stage with an impressive spell of fast bowling, captain Shubman Gill once again demonstrated why he remains one…
Parenting advice often travels across borders, but some approaches attract attention because they are woven so deeply into everyday life that they barely resemble a set of rules. Japan is one example. The country’s child-rearing culture is shaped by ideas about shared responsibility, consideration for others, and the small rituals that quietly organise daily routines….
For decades, much of what the world knew about human genetics was built from datasets that scarcely reflected the diversity of South Asia. Yet one of the most significant pieces of the human story may have been hiding in plain sight. Across India’s mainland and island communities lies an extraordinary genetic record stretching back tens…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) India’s athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been finalised, with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) naming a 32-member contingent that blends established international stars with several emerging talents across track and field events.The squad, announced on Sunday, consists of 22 male athletes and 10 female athletes, filling…
India-flagged mechanised sailing vessel (MSV) Virat 1 sank off the coast of Oman on Sunday after suffering a mechanical failure, prompting a major rescue operation involving Omani authorities, the US Navy and nearby commercial vessels.The incident occurred around 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd, Oman, on the morning of June 14. Virat 1,…
