PoK: 12 killed, several injured as JAAC members and police clash in Rawalakot

IANS | June 9, 2026 5:07 PM

Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) As many as 12 people, including eight protesters and four security personnel, were killed as clashes erupted between the members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and the law enforcement personnel in Rawalakot city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), local media reported on Tuesday.

Stars from 16 countries to feature in Mumbai chess event

IANS | June 9, 2026 4:41 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) In all 58 leading chess players representing 16 countries will comprise the star-studded field that will be fighting for the various titles in the Masters Section (Category A) of the Masters Chess Tournament, which will be played at the Expo Hall, World Trade Centre, from June 10 to 18.

'Toxic' director Geethu Mohandas on why God delays granting some wishes!

IANS | June 9, 2026 4:36 PM

Chennai, June 9 (IANS) Actress turned director Geethu Mohandas, who celebrated her birthday recently, has now penned a note of gratitude in which she has opined that some wishes were delayed not because they were denied, but because God knew one would body-slam them before one learnt to receive them gracefully.

Solar skill vans make technology and opportunity accessible: Minister

IANS | June 9, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Five new Solar Community Hub Skill Vans were flagged off by MoS (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and MoS for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, on Tuesday, aimed at expanding digital access and future-ready skilling across India.