MoS Raksha Khadse reviews roadmap for India's cycling ecosystem with Cycling Federation of India

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:52 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, on Thursday, held a comprehensive review meeting with Maninder Pal Singh, Secretary General, Cycling Federation of India (CFI), and senior officials of the Federation to discuss the roadmap for strengthening India's cycling ecosystem through greater grassroots participation, enhanced athlete development, and increased international competitiveness.

All-rounder Deepti Sharma visits Wimbledon

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:39 PM

London, July 2 (IANS) With the Indian team's campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup coming to an end, all-rounder Deepti Sharma visited Wimbledon, the world's most prestigious Grand Slam, and watched some of the top tennis players plying their trade at the All-England Club in London.

‘Baby Do Die Do’ review: A clutter-breaking noir that looks, feels like nothing else in recent Bollywood

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:31 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Stars: 4.5 stars Director: Nachiket Samant Cast: Huma Qureshi, Seema Pahwa, Chunky Panday and Sikandar Kher

Wimbledon: Eala recovers to power past Joint into third round for first time

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:16 PM

London, July 2 (IANS) Alexandra Eala of the Philippines continued her onward march at Wimbledon, scoring a fine comeback victory over Maya Joint to secure a maiden entry into the third round at the All England Club in London on Thursday.

India plans to position Ayurveda as a pillar of global healthcare by 2047

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in collaboration with PwC, has released a report titled Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global that sets out a phased plan to transform Ayurveda from a largely India-centric traditional system into a globally recognised healthcare framework by 2047.

South makers do wonders again: 'Nagabandham' is visually dazzling mythological adventure that delivers on scale and spectacle

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:02 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Stars: 4 stars Director: Abhishek Nama Cast: John Vijay, Nabha Natesh, Iswarya Menon, Mahesh Manjrekar

From pen-pals to bullet trains: PM Modi's bond with Japan that shaped a strategic alliance

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:52 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in India, the visit was hailed as another milestone in the Indo-Japanese partnership.

SRFI PSA Challenger Squash: Tanvi, Senthilkumar stay on course for title

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:43 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Indian players Velvan Senthilkumar, the men’s top seed, and Tanvi Khanna, the women’s third seed, stayed on course, winning their quarterfinals in contrasting fashion at the USD 15,000 SRFI PSA Challenger Tournament, being hosted by the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana (JVPG) Club at their air-conditioned courts, in Mumbai on Thursday.

Struck several Ukrainian military targets: Russian Defence ministry

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:38 PM

Moscow, July 2 (IANS) The Russian Armed Forces struck military industry enterprises and fuel and energy facilities in Ukraine, especially in and around region, using long-range precision weapons from air, land, and sea, as well as strike drones, the Russian Defence Ministry said Thursday.

PM Modi and Takaichi express serious concern over situation in East and South China Sea

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:33 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Thursday expressed their serious concerns over the situation in the East and South China Sea.