Jasmine Sandlas: Had to become my own dream girl

IANS | June 9, 2026 10:16 AM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Singer Jasmine Sandlas, known for hits such as “Shararat,” “Illegal Weapon,” and “Main Aur Tu,” has embraced self-love, saying she had to become her own “dream girl” before she could be one for her fans.

Alzarri rested as Auguste, Andrew and Springer recalled to WI squad for SL T20Is

IANS | June 9, 2026 10:05 AM

St, Johns (Antigua), June 9 (IANS) Young batters Ackeem Auguste and Jewel Andrew, along with all-rounder Shamar Springer, have been called up to the West Indies' T20I squad for three-match series against Sri Lanka in Jamaica, while fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested as a part of workload management.

India set to launch Coal Exchanges under new regulatory framework

IANS | June 9, 2026 9:57 AM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The government has paved the way for the establishment of Coal Exchanges in the country, which is a major step towards modernising India's coal supply chain and creating a transparent, market-driven trading ecosystem, according to an official statement on Tuesday.

Nikhila Vimal plays Deepa in Arya's 'Ananthan Kaadu'

IANS | June 9, 2026 9:56 AM

Chennai, June 9 (IANS) The makers of director Jiyen Krishnakumar's eagerly awaited political action thriller 'Ananthan Kaadu', featuring actor Arya in the lead,have now disclosed that actress Nikhila Vimal plays a character called Deepa in the film.

Bangladesh Awami League leaders seek EU support to lift sanctions on party

IANS | June 9, 2026 9:40 AM

Dhaka, June 9 (IANS) As the crackdown on Awami League leaders continues to intensify across Bangladesh, a delegation of the party's former lawmakers and leaders met Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Billy Kelleher to seek global cooperation for lifting sanctions imposed on the party, local media reported.