Oman appoints Vinayak Shukla as captain of men's cirkcet team

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:56 PM

Muscat, July 6 (IANS) Oman Cricket, the governing body for the sport in the country, has appointed Indian-origin wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla as captain of the men's national team, heralding it as the start of a new chapter in the country's sporting history.

Ayodhya temple row: Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim chief, asserts all artefacts safe (Roundup)

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:38 PM

Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) In decisive moves at an extended meeting in the wake of the alleged donations embezzlement, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, and promptly appointed retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Krishna Mohan as the former's interim replacement to steer day-to-day operations of the iconic Ram Temple here

Between Mount Carmel and India: Inside Baha’i World Centre in Israel's Haifa

Elezabeth Kurian | July 6, 2026 9:33 PM

Haifa (Israel), July 6 (IANS) High above the Mediterranean port city of Haifa, 19 terraced gardens unfold in precise symmetry across the slopes of Mount Carmel, forming one of Israel's most visited cultural and spiritual landmarks. Cypress-lined pathways, geometric flower beds and flowing water channels create a landscape that feels suspended between nature and design, leading down to a golden-domed shrine that rises above the city overlooking Haifa's port, coastline and the open sea.

Citizenship process under CAA to be completed soon: HM Amit Shah

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:29 PM

Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) The process for granting citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to genuine refugees from neighbouring countries facing religious persecution who are coming to India, including West Bengal, will be completed soon, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday.

Wimbledon: Paolini ends Eala's dream run in three-setter

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:27 PM

London, July 6 (IANS) Jasmine Paolini of Italy ended Alexandra Eala's dream run at Wimbledon 2026 with a hard-fought 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory in the Ladies' Singles fourth round on Monday, booking her place in the quarterfinals after surviving a spirited challenge from the trailblazing Filipino on a sweltering Centre Court.

India's 'Operation Amistad' concludes after winning hearts and minds of Venezuelan people

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:32 PM

Caracas, July 6 (IANS) India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in Venezuela, Operation Amistad, concluded on Monday with the Army Field Hospital being closed after serving the people of Venezuela following twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24 that claimed over 3,300 lives and caused widespread destruction across the country.