PM Modi positions Gujarat at centre of India's green energy push

IANS | June 5, 2026 8:08 PM

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Gujarat has emerged as a foundation of India's energy transition, highlighting the state's contribution to renewable power generation and its expected role in emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, green ammonia and green steel.

Hridhu Haroon's 'Texas Tiger' shooting wrapped up

IANS | June 5, 2026 7:56 PM

Chennai, June 5 (IANS) The makers of director Selvah Kumar Thirumaran's upcoming film, 'Texas Tiger', featuring actor Hridhu Haroon, best known for his performances in critically acclaimed films like 'Mura', 'All We Imagine As Light', and 'Thugs', in the lead on Friday announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up.

All eyes on T20I captaincy as selectors convene to pick India’s squads for multiple tours

IANS | June 5, 2026 7:50 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) While the second session of the first day in the India-Afghanistan one-off Test match is underway in New Chandigarh, all eyes will be on Mumbai when the Ajit Agarkar‑led senior national selection committee will meet at the BCCI headquarters on Saturday to finalise India’s squads for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Karun Nair and Smaran R lead the way in Season 5 player auction

IANS | June 5, 2026 7:34 PM

Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) The two new franchises in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, Coastal Kings Mangaluru and Shivamogga Yodhas, made a splash at the season 5 player auction, securing the two biggest buys of the day in Karun Nair and Smaran R. Coastal Kings Mangaluru landed Karun for a tournament-high INR 18 lakh, while Shivamogga Yodhas snapped up Smaran for 15.75 lakh.