‘Lock Upp’ to return with 2nd season June 27

IANS | June 9, 2026 1:52 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) The reality show ‘Lock Upp’ is returning with its 2nd season. The makers of the show took to social media to announce the new season through a special activity mirroring the theme and the vibe of the show with cryptic sightings of masked prisoners across cities, and social media buzzing with theories.

Roadmap to energy security: How India can survive without Strait of Hormuz

IANS | June 9, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The possibility of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions in West Asia should not be viewed merely as an external crisis. It should be treated as a strategic warning. For decades, India has depended heavily on imported oil and gas moving through vulnerable maritime routes. Any prolonged disruption can affect transportation, agriculture, industry, inflation and overall economic stability.

A final shot at glory: 5 cricketers who can call it quits after Women's T20 WC 2026

IANS | June 9, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) As the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, fans across the globe are preparing for more than just a battle for the trophy. For several of the game’s most celebrated names, the tournament will mark the final chapter of remarkable international careers that have inspired a generation of cricketers.

Adani Energy Solutions signs pact to buy IntelliSmart in Rs 3,050 crore deal

IANS | June 9, 2026 1:21 PM

Ahmedabad, June 9 (IANS) India’s leading energy solutions provider, Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL), on Tuesday announced that it has signed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement (SPSA) to acquire a 100 per cent stake in smart metering company IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited in a transaction valued at Rs 3,050 crore.

3.8 million girls remain out of school in Afghanistan: UN

IANS | June 9, 2026 1:19 PM

Kabul, June 9 (IANS) The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan risks creating a "lost generation" as nearly 3.8 million girls continue to remain out of school due to restrictions imposed by the Taliban, local media reported on Tuesday.