‘Only wins get a lot of attention’: Praggnanandhaa’s candid take after Norway Chess triumph

Vaishnavi Iyer | June 6, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Fresh from becoming the first Indian Grandmaster to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa believes victories often overshadow the lessons learned from defeat. Reflecting on his battles against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, the 20-year-old said every encounter with the Norwegian great has helped shape his growth as a player.

Sunny Deol captures a lovely moment of brother Bobby getting showered with love by their mom

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:32 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Actor Sunny Deol treated the netizens with a heartwarming picture of younger brother Bobby Deol with their mother, Prakash Kaur.

Adani Group transforms Chhattisgarh's Surguja mine into green landscape with 1.6 million trees

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:29 PM

Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has planted more than 1.6 million trees and saplings across 568 hectares at the Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) mine in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, transforming the area into a green landscape.

India, Venezuela move to deepen energy partnership amid global oil uncertainty

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:29 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) India and Venezuela are exploring ways to deepen energy cooperation as both countries seek to leverage changing global oil market dynamics and strengthen long-term engagement in the hydrocarbon sector, a report has said.

One-off Test: KL Rahul, Gill hit tons as India end Day One at 368/3 against Afghanistan

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:25 PM

New Chandigarh, June 6 (IANS) Opener KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill struck commanding centuries after B. Sai Sudharsan impressed with a fluent 81 as India ended the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a dominant position at 368/3 in 85 overs on Friday.

India's space sector shifts to a 'state‑startup developmental partnership' model: Report

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) India’s space ambitions are increasingly being shaped by a new generation of private deep‑tech startups working in partnership with government institutions, a report has said.

Gujarat farmers cut fertiliser use, boost yields as 2.23 crore Soil Health Cards issued

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:21 PM

Gandhinagar, June 6 (IANS) More than 2.23 crore Soil Health Cards have been issued free of cost to farmers in Gujarat over the past two decades, helping cultivators reduce fertiliser consumption, lower production costs, and improve crop yields, while the state has set a target of testing 2.18 lakh soil samples and issuing fresh cards during the current year.

Amrit Prayas conclave focuses on unlocking growth potential of 'Middle India'

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Senior leaders from industry, government, and policy institutions gathered at Shangri-La, New Delhi, for the Amrit Prayas Conclave, an invitation-only forum that placed “Middle India” -- India’s long-overlooked districts -- at the centre of the country’s investment and development agenda.

BCA president Harsh Vardhan congratulates Sooryavanshi on India selection

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:07 PM

Patna, June 6 (IANS) Congratulating Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his selection to the Indian team, Bihar Cricket Association President Harsh Vardhan described it as a historic achievement for Bihar cricket. He said that Vaibhav's success reflects not only his individual talent and dedication but also the continuous growth of cricket in Bihar and the emergence of exceptional talent from the state.

Shreyas was a stand-out candidate with enough experience now, tough call on Surya, says Agarkar

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:03 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) India chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Shreyas Iyer was a stand‑out candidate with the experience to become the new men’s T20I skipper, while admitting it was a tough call to move on altogether from Suryakumar Yadav despite him leading the team to winning the World Cup three months ago.