Team India arrive in Mullanpur for one-off Test against Afghanistan

IANS | June 2, 2026 7:19 PM

New Chandigarh, June 2 (IANS) The Indian team arrived in the city on Tuesday ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur locality of New Chandigarh from Saturday. With this match, the Shubman Gill-led side is set to return to red-ball cricket after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Kangana Ranaut on 'Bharat Bhhagya Vidhaata': Don't underestimate the power of ordinary people

IANS | June 2, 2026 7:13 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Ahead of the theatrical release of Kangana Ranaut-led "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata" on June 12, the makers unveiled the gripping trailer of the drama on Tuesday.

Suspended Trinamool leader Riju Dutta claims 50 MLAs might defect from party, compares split to Shiv Sena

IANS | June 2, 2026 7:07 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) The political crisis within the Trinamool Congress appears to be deepening as suspended party leader Riju Dutta on Tuesday claimed that around 50 MLAs from the party might split up and form the 'Asli Trinamool Congress'. He said that the situation was similar to that of the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, which had split into two factions in 2022.

Established bilateral mechanisms to address issues related to shared rivers with Bangladesh: MEA

IANS | June 2, 2026 7:00 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Emphasising that India and Bangladesh have an established bilateral mechanism to address issues related to shared rivers, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that matters concerning the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty would be considered within the existing cooperation frameworks.

J&K: Thousands choose lavender over maize cultivation in Doda, make monetary gains

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:59 PM

Jammu, June 2 (IANS) The Bhaderwah region of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district is popularly known as the "Lavender Capital of India.” The region has become famous for its beautiful purple lavender fields and successful lavender farming.

BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India's spin bowling coach

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:54 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the appointment of former India all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule as the spin bowling coach of the senior men's national team. He will guide India's next generation of spinners across formats.

'Cocktail 2' trailer launch marred by influencer chaos, media boycott

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:36 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The trailer event of the upcoming film ‘Cocktail 2’ was riddled with chaos. The mismanagement stemmed from seating arrangement as influencers were prioritised over the media which added to the chaos.

MPL 2026: Rajat Patidar-led Gwalior Cheetahs challenge Ujjain Falcons in opener

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:31 PM

Gwalior, June 2 (IANS) Having successfully guided the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to back-to-back IPL crowns, Rajat Patidar is set to begin a new chapter closer to home as he returns to lead Gwalior Cheetahs in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026.

Centre shunts out CBSE Chairman and Secretary over OSM row, probe panel set up 

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) In a significant clampdown, the Central government on Tuesday transferred CBSE Chairman and Secretary and formed an inquiry committee to conduct a thorough probe into the On-Screen marking controversy.

Indian parliamentary delegation visits Norwegian parliament

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:14 PM

Oslo, June 2 (IANS) An Indian parliamentary delegation, currently on a knowledge exchange tour to Norway, visited the country's parliament - the Storting (Stortinget) - on Tuesday.