RPL Season 1: Bengaluru Bravehearts is third team into semis, Mumbai Dreamers, Delhi Redz share spoils (Ld)

IANS | June 26, 2025 12:06 AM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) The Bengaluru Bravehearts became the third team to progress to the semi-final of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League. The Bravehearts achieved this after they defeated the Kalinga Black Tigers by a margin of 34-26. In the second game of the day, the Delhi Redz and the Mumbai Dreamers played out a thrilling draw at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, here on Wednesday

ATP Tour: Learner Tien stuns top seed Shelton in Mallorca

IANS | June 25, 2025 11:58 PM

Mallorca (Spain), June 25 (IANS) American youngster Learner Tien earned his third Top 10 win on Wednesday, beating countryman and top seed Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6(2) to reach the quarterfinals of the Mallorca Championships.

18 fresh Covid infections in Manipur; total cases rise to 189

IANS | June 25, 2025 11:15 PM

Imphal, June 25 (IANS) With 18 more fresh cases reported on Wednesday, Covid-19 cases continued to rise in Manipur where the cumulative active cases rose to 189, Health department officials said.

Zimbabwe women set for historic ICC Championship debut with New Zealand tour in 2026

IANS | June 25, 2025 10:59 PM

Harare, June 25 (IANS) The Zimbabwe women's team is set to make its long-awaited debut in the ICC Women’s Championship, marking the beginning of their quest to qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time in their history.

Programme on Ahilyabai Holkar's tri-centenary celebration held at NHRC

IANS | June 25, 2025 10:56 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Ahilyabai Holkar Tri-Centenary Programme, organised by Samvardhinee Nyas, was held at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday.

Harshit Rana released from India’s squad ahead of Birmingham Test against England

IANS | June 25, 2025 10:35 PM

Leeds, June 25 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has been released from India’s squad ahead of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, for which the team has travelled to Birmingham. Sources have told IANS that Rana is now on his way back to India from Leeds itself.

George Clooney, wife Amal Clooney attend King Charles’ Buckingham Palace bash

IANS | June 25, 2025 10:30 PM

Los Angeles, June 25 (IANS) Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney had a royal company. The couple were seen with King Charles at his latest palace celebration.

Tensions escalate along Assam-Meghalaya border amid fresh land dispute

IANS | June 25, 2025 10:26 PM

Shillong, June 25 (IANS) Tensions reignited along the disputed Assam-Meghalaya border on Wednesday after a mob of nearly 400 people from Meghalaya disrupted a plantation drive by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) in the contested village of Lapangap.

SC declines bail to PFI founding member on medical grounds

IANS | June 25, 2025 10:20 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to release A.S. Ismail, one of the founding members of the banned outfit, the Popular Front of India (PFI), on bail on medical grounds.

International taekwondo athlete Danish Manzoor meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

IANS | June 25, 2025 10:12 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Danish Manzoor, renowned international taekwondo athlete and Fit India Ambassador, had the honour of meeting Om Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha, at his residence in New Delhi. The meeting was a memorable experience for Danish, who expressed admiration for Birla's kind gesture, empathy, and respectful interaction.