From pen-pals to bullet trains: PM Modi's bond with Japan that shaped a strategic alliance

From pen-pals to bullet trains: PM Modi's bond with Japan that shaped a strategic alliance

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in India, the visit was hailed as another milestone in the Indo-Japanese partnership.

India plans to position Ayurveda as a pillar of global healthcare by 2047

July 2, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in collaboration with PwC, has released a report titled Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global that sets out a phased plan to transform Ayurveda from a largely India-centric traditional system into a globally recognised healthcare framework by 2047.

South makers do wonders again: 'Nagabandham' is visually dazzling mythological adventure that delivers on scale and spectacle

July 2, 2026 10:02 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Stars: 4 stars Director: Abhishek Nama Cast: John Vijay, Nabha Natesh, Iswarya Menon, Mahesh Manjrekar

Wimbledon: Eala recovers to power past Joint into third round for first time

July 2, 2026 10:16 PM

London, July 2 (IANS) Alexandra Eala of the Philippines continued her onward march at Wimbledon, scoring a fine comeback victory over Maya Joint to secure a maiden entry into the third round at the All England Club in London on Thursday.

  • SRFI PSA Challenger Squash: Tanvi, Senthilkumar stay on course for title

    July 2, 2026 9:43 PM

    Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Indian players Velvan Senthilkumar, the men’s top seed, and Tanvi Khanna, the women’s third seed, stayed on course, winning their quarterfinals in contrasting fashion at the USD 15,000 SRFI PSA Challenger Tournament, being hosted by the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana (JVPG) Club at their air-conditioned courts, in Mumbai on Thursday.

  • Wimbledon: Bouzkova, Navarro advance to third round with contrasting wins

    July 2, 2026 9:20 PM

    London, July 2 (IANS) Marie Bouzkova and Emma Navarro, who met in the final of the Nottingham Open two weeks ago, advanced to the Ladies' Singles third round of Wimbledon 2026 with contrasting victories at the All-England Club in London on Thursday.

Ram Mandir Donation Scam पर देवकीनंदन ठाकुर का बड़ा बयान | Siya Case का भी किया जिक्र | Exclusive
July 2, 2026 1:48 AM

Ram Mandir Donation Scam पर देवकीनंदन ठाकुर का बड़ा बयान | Siya Case का भी किया जिक्र | Exclusive

लखनऊ, उत्तर प्रदेश: प्रसिद्ध कथावाचक देवकीनंदन ठाकुर ने अयोध्या राम मंदिर में दान चोरी के कथित मामले पर खुलकर अपनी राय रखी। उन्होंने विश्व हिंदू परिषद (VHP) के अजय कुमार, सनातन बोर्ड की मांग, चंपत राय की भूमिका से जुड़े सवालों पर भी विस्तार से जवाब दिए। देवकीनंदन ठाकुर ने मंदिर व्यवस्था, सनातन परंपरा, श्रद्धालुओं की आस्था और पारदर्शिता जैसे महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दों पर अपनी बात रखी। उन्होंने यह भी बताया कि इस पूरे विवाद को लेकर उनकी क्या सोच है और भविष्य में किन कदमों की आवश्यकता है।#DevkinandanThakur #RamMandir #Ayodhya #RamMandirDonation #VHP #SanatanBoard #ChampatRai #IANSExclusive