Dharavi redevelopment to match int'l standards prioritising citizens' welfare: CM Fadnavis

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:31 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to redevelop Dharavi on the lines of modern housing projects in Singapore and Hong Kong. However, he emphasised that the residents, their livelihoods and the local identity of Dharavi must remain at the centre of this transformation, while ensuring that the project is completed within the stipulated timeline.

Rights groups mark ‘Baloch Missing Person Day’, highlight continued abuses by Pak forces

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:24 PM

Quetta, June 8 (IANS) Several human rights organisations and activists on Monday marked the 'Baloch Missing Persons Day', remembering victims of enforced disappearances in Balochistan while slamming the Pakistani security forces of arbitrary detentions, torture, and extrajudicial killings.

Extraordinary valour recognised at Gallantry Awards Ceremony 2026

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:15 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu conferred India's prestigious gallantry awards at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The awards were given away in recognition of exceptional acts of bravery by personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and other security agencies.

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims eight more lives, death toll climbs to 628

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:13 PM

Dhaka, June 8 (IANS) At least eight more children died from measles and similar symptoms of the disease in Bangladesh on Monday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 628 since March 15 this year, as the country grapples with an escalating health crisis, local media reported.

We were rusty, we showed our naivety: Pybus admits Afghanistan have 'a lot to work on' after crushing India defeat

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:13 PM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Afghanistan head coach Graham Pybus conceded his side's shortcomings after their humiliating innings-and-300-run defeat to India in New Chandigarh, admitting the team looked "rusty" and "naive" in only their 13th Test match since gaining Test status nearly nine years ago.

Pakistan's ecological stresses colliding with population growth, poor governance and outdated infrastructure: Report

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:09 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) As Pakistan continues to face multiple climate related issues like melting glaciers in the north, rising seas in the south, choking smog in Punjab and water shortage in Balochistan and Karachi, the country's ecological stresses are colliding with rapid population growth, poor governance and outdated infrastructure, a report has stated.

Sophie Turner shares she had 'mini breakdown' in her 20s

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:01 PM

Los Angeles, June 8 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sophie Turner, who is known for her work in ‘Game of Thrones’, has shared that he had a "mini breakdown" in her 20s.

Anna Faris says Melania Trump joke was removed from ‘Scary Movie 6’

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:01 PM

Los Angeles, June 8 (IANS) Hollywood actress Anna Faris has revealed a joke on Donald Trump’s wife Melania Trump that was cut from ‘Scary Movie 6’.

T20 Mumbai League: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten fifty steers Knights home after Silvester Dsouza’s fifer

IANS | June 8, 2026 8:57 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with an unbeaten half-century after Sylvester Dsouza produced the first five-wicket haul of the season to power Triumph Knights MNE to a six-wicket victory over MSC Maratha Royals in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Govt cuts subsidised LPG refills under Ujjwala Yojana to 4 annually amid rising global prices

IANS | June 8, 2026 8:56 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The government on Monday announced that it has reduced the number of subsidised LPG cylinder refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from nine per year to four, in a move aimed at containing rising subsidy costs amid higher global fuel prices and widening under-recoveries for oil marketing companies.