Ahmedabad nears 90 pc stray dog sterilisation under rabies control programme

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:47 PM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)'s Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD) has reported that the city has achieved around 89 per cent sterilisation coverage of stray dogs under its Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, alongside large-scale anti-rabies vaccination, microchipping, and a newly launched scientific dog census aimed at supporting the “Zero by 2030” rabies elimination goal.

Heera Sohal on working with Randeep Hooda in 'Inspector Avinash 2': Never made me feel like a newcomer

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:45 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Actress Heera Sohal, who got the opportunity to work with Randeep Hooda in the second season of the web show "Inspector Avinash 2", called working with him one of the most enriching experiences of her acting journey.

Robinson, Atkinson, and Tongue must drive England's new-era pace attack, says Steven Finn

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Former England pacer Steven Finn believes that the focus on England's batting changes has overshadowed the bowlers, who will be under scrutiny as the English team takes on New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday to begin the home summer season.

Vetri-starrer 'Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku' to hit screens on June 26?

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:32 PM

Chennai, June 2 (IANS) Dayal Padmanabhan, the director of upcoming period crime drama 'Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku', featuring actor Vetri in the lead, has now disclosed that they were looking at releasing their film on June 26 this year.

Bhumi Pednekar advocates financial freedom and safety for women with pink E-rickshaw drive

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:32 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has extended her support to the Pink E-Rickshaw initiative.

SLC announces central contracts for 2026-27 season, 46 players included

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:31 PM

Colombo, June 2 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced national player contracts for 46 cricketers for the 2026-27 season, with a mix of established internationals and emerging talent earning places in the latest list.

NPCI International launches UPI acceptance in Cambodia via KHQR

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) -- the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) -- in partnership with ACLEDA Bank Plc., on Tuesday launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia through KHQR, the country’s national QR code system.

Muslims not obliged to accept cow as ‘mother’: Husain Dalwai

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:12 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Amid the debate over granting cows the status of a “national animal”, Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Tuesday said that while some people may consider cows as mothers, Muslims are not obliged to accept that belief.

Expelled Trinamool MLA targets Abhishek Banerjee; claims leader sought CAPF security cover

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:08 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) A day after Trinamool Congress expelled its party legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, the Uluberia (Purba) MLA on Tuesday afternoon launched a scathing attack against the party's General Secretary and Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee.

Authorities seal unregistered madrasas in Ghaziabad's Khoda under Op Clean Sweep

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:07 PM

Ghaziabad, June 2 (IANS) The district administration in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad has launched an extensive crackdown against illegal madrasas in the Khoda area under 'Operation Clean Sweep', as authorities step up efforts to curb criminal activities and strengthen law enforcement in the region.