IGPL Bharath Classic: Kochhar one behind leader Runchanapong; Aryan Roopa also in Top-10

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:17 PM

El Jadida (Morocco), June 6 (IANS) Karandeep Kochhar of India posted a fine round of 6-under 66 and positioned himself in the tied second place after the first day of the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort. The 26-year-old from Chandigarh is one shot behind the leader, Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong, who carded 7-under 65 that included eight birdies against one bogey.

Pakistan faces funds crunch as Govt fails to roll out tax reforms: Report

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s failure to carry out tax reforms has left its tax base narrowing over the years, resulting in shrinking revenues for the government to implement welfare schemes for the poor. As the country prepares for a new budget for FY27, there is little hope that things will improve, going by the past track record, according to local media reports.

Batticaloa to Tamil Nadu: Intelligence agencies track ISI’s radicalisation push

Vicky Nanjappa | June 5, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) There is a varied difference in the way terror operations are conducted in North and South India. In the North of India, the ISI makes an aggressive push to launch multiple attacks at important locations. However, in South India, the push is a soft one. The ISI has maintained this style, with the sole focus being on radicalisation and demographic changes

'We will expect him to be the way he is': Gambhir on Pant's Test vice-captaincy snub

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:06 PM

New Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has broken his silence on Rishabh Pant's removal as Test vice-captain, saying that the team management does not want the wicketkeeper-batter to change his natural style of play, but the 28-year-old must improve his ability to read match situations in international cricket.