Posters mocking INDIA bloc leaders surface ahead of alliance meeting in Delhi

IANS | June 8, 2026 10:09 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Ahead of a key meeting of the INDIA bloc, several posters featuring prominent opposition leaders, including Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, and DMK President M.K. Stalin, surfaced in parts of the national capital on Monday.

75-year-old shot dead near highway in UP’s Amethi; police launch probe

IANS | June 8, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A 75-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified assailants near a National Highway in Lodhianwa village under Jagdishpur Kotwali area of Amethi district in Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning, in a shocking incident that has triggered tension in the locality.

Rahul Roy recreates magic of ‘Tere Dar Par Sanam’ from ‘Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee’

IANS | June 8, 2026 10:01 AM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Rahul Roy, who also calls himself an “influencer”, has recreated the magic of his song ‘Tere Dar Par Sanam’ from the1993 film ‘Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee’.

Shamita Shetty says sister Shilpa Shetty is ‘blueprint for strength & grace’, calls her ‘her forever blessing’

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:53 AM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Actress Shamita Shetty has penned a heartfelt birthday note for her elder sister and Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty on June 8.

12 years of Garib Kalyan: Inspired by Antyodaya, we ensure deprived get development benefits, says PM Modi

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:47 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the several transformations India has witnessed in the last 12 years and said that the Centre's efforts have been inspired by Antyodaya, with the welfare of the poor and underprivileged remaining at the core of the government’s efforts.

Indian auto industry sees best-ever May retail sales at over 25.3 lakh units

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:40 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Indian auto industry saw its best-ever May retail sales at 25,31,067 units during the month, a 9.55 per cent year-on-year expansion -- with passenger vehicles (PVs) witnessing a robust 23.25 per cent growth, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data showed on Monday.

Marsh, Head, Sangha miss out with injuries as Australia name white-ball squads for Bangladesh tour

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:40 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Australia will head into their white-ball tour of Bangladesh without several of their biggest names after injuries and availability issues forced late changes to the squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series.

Jennifer Lopez thanks Brett Goldstein for being the ‘best leading man a girl could ever hope for’

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:36 AM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Hollywood actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has heaped praise on her “Office Romance” co-star Brett Goldstein and thanked him for being the “best leading man a girl could ever hope for.”

Sensex, Nifty open 1 pc lower amid West Asia tensions, weak global cues

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:31 AM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Indian equities opened sharply lower on Monday, with benchmark indices falling 1 per cent each amid escalating tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices and weak global cues.

Kangana Ranaut opens up about on-set conversations with the female-led cast of 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata'

Anupama Kumar | June 8, 2026 9:26 AM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut, who will soon be seen leading the drama 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata', shared what it was like working on a female-dominated set.