Australia assured strict visa process won't curb opportunities for genuine Indian students: Misri

IANS | July 9, 2026 7:24 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that discussions with Australian leaders during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to Australia reflected their strong appreciation for the people-to-people relationship between the two nations while they also acknowledged concerns over changes to the student visa assessment framework and processing delays.

FIFA WC: 'To have 100 per cent efficiency would be ideal,' says Deschamps before Morocco clash

IANS | July 9, 2026 7:08 PM

Foxborough, July 9 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps believes his side still has another level to reach in attack despite emerging as one of the highest-scoring teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting greater efficiency in front of goal will be crucial in Friday's quarterfinal against Morocco.

Digital helpline helps citizens find forest nurseries and tree saplings in Gujarat

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:48 PM

Gandhinagar, July 9 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department on Thursday launched an in-house digital helpline to help citizens easily locate nearby forest nurseries and obtain saplings, as the state steps up tree plantation efforts under the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.

‘Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat’ starring Jeet explores history of Bengal’s revolutionary past

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:45 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) The upcoming Bengali film ‘Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat’, which features Bengali superstar Jeet, explores the history of Bengal’s revolutionary past.

Gujarat will become country's best destination for data centres, says CM Patel

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:44 PM

Gandhinagar, July 9 (IANS) Gujarat government unveiled its 'Data Center Policy 2026-29' on Thursday, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel describing it as a step towards state's emergence as the country's preferred destination for data centre investments.

I just look at maybe it's late, but not too late, says Harmanpreet ahead of historic Test at Lord’s

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:37 PM

London, July 9 (IANS) Terming it a "very big moment" for women's cricket, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said walking out for the historic Test match against England at Lord's, which starts on Friday, will be the fulfilment of a childhood dream. The one-off clash against England will also be the first time Lord’s will host a women’s Test match.

Albanese raised concerns over China's Pacific ballistic missile test in meeting with PM Modi

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:33 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, during his meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Melbourne on Thursday, raised the issue of China's latest launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) into the South Pacific , Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has confirmed.

FIFA WC: 'We're here because we can compete with France,' says Morocco's Diaz ahead of QF clash

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:15 PM

Foxborough, July 9 (IANS) Morocco playmaker Brahim Diaz believes the Atlas Lions have every reason to be confident ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France, insisting they have earned the right to challenge one of the tournament favourites.

India reiterates continued commitment to support welfare and development of Afghan people

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Afghanistan held the fourth round of the Joint Committee Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, reviewing the entire spectrum of bilateral ties, including cooperation in sectors like humanitarian assistance, development partnership, food security, healthcare, capacity building, education, sports, trade, visa and connectivity.

'Ram Temple Trust did not outsource employee since donation theft row'

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:02 PM

Ayodhya, July 9 (IANS) After a controversy erupted over the alleged embezzlement of donations made at the Ram Temple and the subsequent arrest of eight accused, no new outsourced employee has been hired by the Temple Trust, sources said on Thursday.