Pakistan failed to modernise its irrigation system, protect Indus delta: Report

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:25 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The suspension of Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is not the original cause of Pakistan's water crisis. In reality, rivers in Pakistan are running short due to Pakistani authorities' failure to store the water it already controls, failure to modernise its irrigation system, protect the Indus delta and to distribute scarcity fairly among its provinces, a report has stated.

Bhumi Pednekkar explores the Odian cuisine: Layered flavours, thoughtful ingredients

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:19 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekkar got a chance to explore the Odian cuisine during her recent visit to Rourkela.

Bengal T20 League: Shahbaz's all-round show guides Rarh Tigers to victory over Smashers Malda

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:16 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) Riding on a dominant all-round performance from Shahbaz Ahmed, Shrachi Rarh Tigers defeated Sobisco Smashers Malda by five wickets in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

Idris Elba says James Bond rumours were ‘never legit’

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:10 PM

Los Angeles, June 8 (IANS) English actor Idris Elba has broken his silence on the reports surrounding ‘James Bond’, and has put all James Bond rumours to rest.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain boss De la Fuente confident injured trio will be fit for debut

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:56 PM

Madrid, June 8 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente remains confident that the injured trio of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Victor Munoz will be fit in time to start his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.

European Union develops new trade tools to curb China reliance: Report

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The European Union's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said the bloc is developing new trade instruments to reduce its dependence on China, a new report has said.

SC invokes extraordinary powers to acquit POCSO convict after victim marries him, seeks case closure

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure "complete justice", the Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a man sentenced under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after taking note of subsequent developments, including his marriage with the victim after both attained majority and a settlement arrived at between them.

Pakistan: Concerns raised over Rawalakot 'massacre', grim situation in PoK

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:37 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) on Monday strongly condemned the firing by Pakistani security forces on peaceful and unarmed protesters in the Rawalakot region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) that left several people dead and injured.

Basketball: Latvia, U.S. crowned at FIBA 3x3 World Cup

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:28 PM

Warsaw (Poland), June 8 (IANS) Latvia and the United States claimed the respective men's and women's titles at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw, Poland.

Major records under threat as India chase maiden Women's T20 World Cup title

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Fresh from their historic ODI World Cup triumph earlier this year, India will head into the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup with hopes of ending another long wait -- lifting their first-ever T20 world title. Beyond the team's pursuit of glory, several Indian stars are on the verge of achieving iconic records of their own during the tournament in England and Wales.