Siraj, Tilak to headline inaugural TG20 player auction on June 7

IANS | June 3, 2026 3:53 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (IANS) Indian international stars Mohd Siraj and Tilak Verma will spearhead the TG20 Player Auction pool for the inaugural edition of Telangana’s premier franchise cricket league on Sunday at the Princess Convention Centre, Ramoji Film City.

Sacred relics, shared heritage and road map for India's Buddhist diplomacy

R K Raina | June 3, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi: The exposition of the sacred relics of the Buddha is far more than a religious ceremony or a cultural event. It is a civilisational act that reconnects humanity with one of the greatest spiritual traditions born on Indian soil. For millions of Buddhists across the world, relics are not archaeological objects preserved in museums. They are living embodiments of Lord Buddha’s presence, teachings and compassion. Their exposition inspires devotion, reflection and a renewed commitment to the values of peace, wisdom and ethical living.

Trinamool dissolves all internal committees, to undertake comprehensive review

IANS | June 3, 2026 3:47 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) After the formation of a new group in Trinamool Congress’ legislative party in the West Bengal Assembly under the leadership of the expelled legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee, on Wednesday, the party’s original block, maintaining its allegiance towards former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, has announced the dissolution of all internal committees.

India, South Africa agree to deepen cooperation in AI, future technologies

IANS | June 3, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing emerging as key focus areas for the next phase of engagement between the two countries, according to an official statement.