India register dominant 4-1 win over Korea in Men's U-18 Asia Cup

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:21 PM

Kakamigahara (Japan), June 1 (IANS) Captain Ketan Kushwaha, Varinder Singh, and Shahrukh Ali scored a goal each as the Indian U-18 Men’s Hockey Team produced a dominant 4-1 victory against Korea in their third Pool A match in the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Monday.

Centre’s revenue crosses Rs 2.12 lakh crore in April, states’ share up at Rs 87,779 crore

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, 1 June (IANS) The Government of India has received ₹2,12,679 crore, which represents 5.8 per cent of the total receipts for the corresponding BE 2026–27, for April this year. This comprises ₹1,78,492 crore of tax revenue (Net to Centre), ₹24,293 crore of non-tax revenue, and ₹9,894 crore of non-debt capital receipts on account of loan recoveries, according to a finance ministry statement issued on Monday.

Hungary PM proposes amendment of constitution to remove President

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:14 PM

Budapest, June 1 (IANS) Hungary's Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, on Monday spoke about the failures of President Tamas Sulyok and proposed amending the constitution to allow his removal, potentially paving the way for direct elections, a report stated.

IPL 2026: David fined 50% match fee, to miss 2027 season opener after collecting two demerit points

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:03 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) big-hitting batter Tim David has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee and will miss the opening game of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after collecting two demerit points for a Level 1 Code of Conduct breach during the five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

US Second Lady Usha Vance launches summer reading challenge

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:51 PM

Washington, June 1 (IANS) Second Lady of the US, Usha Vance, on Monday launched the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging children to read during the summer months and helping prevent learning loss when schools are closed.

Overcoming drift, reuniting with Matthius Boe: Satwik-Chirag discuss Singapore Open triumph and road ahead

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:47 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) A lot of things have fallen in place for India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, as they claimed their first title on the BWF circuit after a gap of two years and claimed their maiden title at the Singapore Open on Sunday. The triumph in difficult circumstances has not only completed their comeback from injury layoffs but also given them the confidence to pursue their ultimate goal of winning a medal in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.