India dispatches second tranche of medical aid to Africa CDC to strengthen Ebola response

IANS | June 2, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), comprising protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplements aimed at strengthening the continent’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

CM Satheesan, LoP Vijayan lock horns as inflation sparks first major Assembly face-off

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:58 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 2 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly witnessed its first major political confrontation of the new session on Tuesday when a debate on rising prices of essential commodities quickly escalated into an exchange between the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left opposition, culminating in a walkout led by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the present Leader of Opposition (LoP).

Two mobile phone snatchers arrested by Delhi Police; three stolen phones recovered

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The East District Police on Tuesday arrested two alleged snatchers and recovered three stolen mobile phones and a scooter used in the commission of the crime. The arrests were made by the staff of Police Station New Ashok Nagar following a detailed investigation involving CCTV analysis and technical surveillance.

Asha Parekh shares the story behind Rajesh Khanna’s famous ‘Babu Moshay’ catchphrase

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:52 AM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Veteran star Asha Parekh, in a special episode of music reality show Indian Idol, made a surprising revelation about legendary actor Rajesh Khanna, leaving all surprised.

'Success is inevitable when everyone empties their tank': Mo Bobat after RCB's title triumph

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:52 AM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) director of cricket Mo Bobat credited the franchise’s successful title defence to the collective commitment of players and support staff, saying 'everyone emptied the tank' during a tiring IPL 2026 campaign that ended with a second consecutive championship.

Rupali Ganguly advocates sustainable fashion: Recycle and redefine your clothes

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:50 AM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Television actress Rupali Ganguly has urged people to recycle and redefine their clothes. Speaking exclusively to IANS at a recent fashion show, the ‘Anupamaa’ actress emphasized that fashion is not just about buying new outfits but also about creatively reusing existing pieces.

AI rewrites advertising model as India emerges as global AdTech hub: Report

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) AI is reshaping every layer of the global advertising industry and positioning India to produce global AdTech champions, a report said on Tuesday.

CBSE re-evaluation portal open till June 6; Aadhaar authentication must for additional security

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday activated its online portal for Class 12 students seeking verification of issues in scanned answer sheets and re-evaluation of papers. Along with the launch of the portal, the Board has introduced Aadhaar-based authentication as an additional security measure to streamline the application process and ensure secure access to student records.

Taylor Swift on original song for ‘Toy Story 5’: Wrote it as soon as I got home from the screening

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:26 AM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Grammy winner Taylor Swift has announced her original song for Toy Story 5 and revealed that she wrote the number titled ‘I Knew It, I knew It” as soon as I got home from the screening.

ED searches Vedanta-linked premises in Delhi, Mumbai over alleged FEMA violations

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at two premises linked to the Vedanta Group in Delhi and Mumbai as part of an investigation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), senior agency officials said on Tuesday.