T20 Mumbai League 2026: Skipper Parkar’s fastest ton in vain as Rahane’s Panthers edge Blasters in Super Over thriller

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:17 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Three days into the T20 Mumbai League 2026, the tournament witnessed its second Super Over as captain Suved Parkar produced a sensational batting display, smashing a record-breaking 46-ball century. However, his brilliant 110 off 54 deliveries was not enough as Ajinkya Rahane’s North Mumbai Panthers edged past Bandra Blasters in an edge-of-the-seat thriller to seal their second successive victory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Dinesh Karthik hails RCB’s title defence in IPL 2026, calls it ‘unbelievable feeling’

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik described the franchise’s successful defence of their Indian Premier League (IPL) crown in the recent season as an ‘unbelievable feeling’, while crediting the players for their consistency and skill in making the side victorious.

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day visit to India.

CM Rekha Gupta seeks detailed report on Malviya Nagar fire, warns of strict action

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:57 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday sought a detailed report from the South Delhi District Magistrate on the devastating fire incident in Malviya Nagar that claimed 21 lives and left several others injured.

Indonesia Open: Ayush Shetty, Rohan-Ruthvika progress to pre-quarters

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:55 PM

Jakarta, June 3 (IANS) Former world junior bronze medallist Ayush Shetty, the mixed doubles combination of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani registered hard-fought wins to advance to the second round of the Indonesia Open badminton tournament in Jakarta on Wednesday.

'India-Laos ties based on mutual trust, longstanding history of culture, religious and people-to-people ties'

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane said on Wednesday that India and Laos should continue to chart their future direction that brings tangible benefit to both nations.

Surya says 'So proud of you pondatti' after witnessing wife Jyotika's performance in 'System'

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:50 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Tamil actor Suriya couldn't help but praise his better half Jyothika for her impeccable performance as Sarika in her recently released movie, "System".

French Open: Diana Shnaider scripts epic comeback to stun No.1 seed Sabalenka; storms into maiden semis

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:43 PM

Paris, June 3 (IANS) Russian youngster Diana Shnaider came from a set and a double break down to win the last 10 games in a row and stunned World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a quarterfinal match in the women's singles section of the French Open on Wednesday, securing a historic maiden entry into the Grand Slam semifinals at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris.

India-Laos relationship rooted in common heritage of Buddhism, Ramayana: EAM

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Highlighting the deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Laos, reflected in the shared Buddhist heritage and enduring legacy of the Ramayana, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the bilateral partnership is anchored in longstanding cultural and people-to-people connections.

China slammed for erasing Tiananmen massacre memory, strengthening social control

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:27 PM

New York, June 3 (IANS) US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Chinese government of intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre while tightening social control across the country.