Sarbananda Sonowal to visit Norway, Denmark to boost maritime ties
BusinessScience/TechJune 1, 2025 10:20 AM

Sarbananda Sonowal to visit Norway, Denmark to boost maritime ties

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen maritime ties, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to embark on a five-day official visit to Norway and Denmark, beginning June 2.

Miley Cyrus felt ‘prepared’ for fame when she first tasted success

June 1, 2025 10:33 AM

Los Angeles, June 1 (IANS) Popstar-actress Miley Cyrus tasted major success in her teenage years when she was cast in the title role in the sitcom 'Hannah Montana'. However, she said that she has always had an "understanding" of how the business of celebrity works.

June 1, 2025 9:37 AM

तिरंगा रैली के रूप में मनाया गया ‘फिट इंडिया संडे ऑन साइकिल’ कार्यक्रम

दिल्ली – दिल्ली के मेजर ध्यानचंद स्टेडियम में ‘फिट इंडिया संडे ऑन साइकिल’ कार्यक्रम तिरंगा रैली के रुप में मनाया गया। इस दौरान कार्यक्रम में केंद्रीय मंत्री मनसुख मांडविया ने भी शिरकत की। इस दौरान भारी संख्या में लोग इस कार्यक्रम में शामिल हुए। ‘फिट इंडिया संडे ऑन साइकिल’ कार्यक्रम में फिल्म और खेल जगत की कई हस्तियों ने भी शिरकत की। अभिनेत्री शरवरी, पहलवान योगेश्वर दत्त, पूर्व क्रिकेटर सबा करीम आदि लोगों ने शिरकत की। इस दौरान मनसुख मांडविया ने कहा कि ये केवल साइकिलिंग नहीं है बल्कि फिट इंडिया मूवमेंट को आगे बढ़ाने का जरिया है।

French Open: Sinner, Draper win; Badosa ousted on mixed day for top stars (Ld)

May 31, 2025 11:45 PM

Paris, May 31 (IANS) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a brutal statement of intent at the French Open, dispatching Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 in just 94 minutes to storm into the fourth round at Stade Roland-Garros on Saturday. The top seed remained flawless in Paris, having yet to drop a set, and extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches. Top-seeded players in the women's and men's draws, including women's Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen, also reached the last 16.

  • VPTL fixtures announced; Mascot and team jerseys unveiled

    May 31, 2025 11:25 PM

    Nagpur, May 31 (IANS) The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) on Saturday announced the fixtures of the inaugural edition of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League, which is scheduled to be played from June 5 to 15. The Governing Council of the VPTL also launched the League Anthem, the Mascot (Waaghoba), as well as the team jerseys at a mega launch event on Saturday.

  • PKL Season 12: Record-breaking Shadloui shines at Player Auction; bags over INR 2 crore bid

    May 31, 2025 11:07 PM

    Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Mohammadreza Shadloui created history at the outset after Season 11’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) was snapped up for INR 2.23 crore in the very first bid of the evening by Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League Player Auction on Saturday. The two-time PKL champion is the first player to go for more than INR 2 crore three times in PKL history.

  • Singapore Open: Lot of positives for Satwik-Chirag despite semis loss

    May 31, 2025 10:48 PM

    Singapore, May 31 (IANS) India's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out of the Singapore Open, losing the Malaysian combine of Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh in a semifinal clash on Saturday. The Indian duo went down to the third-seeded Malaysian pair in three hard-fought games, 21-19, 10-21, 18-21, in a Court 1 battle that lasted over an hour.