Prof Raj Kumar, Shashi Tharoor address Japan's parliament as JGU deepens academic ties

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:34 PM

Tokyo, July 1 (IANS) On the eve of the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India, Professor C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), and Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, addressed a distinguished bipartisan gathering of Members of the National Diet of Japan at the National Diet Building in Tokyo.

Shilpa Shirodkar recalls why she shared makeup room with Suniel Shetty due to Karisma Kapoor’s presence on set

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:33 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes anecdote from the sets of her film “Gopi Kishan.”

Emraan Hashmi gets emotional over 'Awarapan', says he's been carrying Shivam with him for 19 years

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:33 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi turned nostalgic as he reflected on the enduring legacy of his cult classic 'Awarapan'.

Shouldn't distrust agencies: VHP backs SIT probe in Ram Temple embezzlement case, opposes CBI probe demand

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) President, Alok Kumar, on Wednesday expressed confidence in the ongoing police investigation into the alleged irregularities linked to Ram Temple donations, saying there is nothing inappropriate about granting the Special Investigation Team (SIT) an additional 15 days to complete its probe.

Adverse ruling in Zostel case could force transfer of up to 7 pc stake, shows OYO parent Prism's DRHP

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:30 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Prism, the parent company of OYO, has flagged its ongoing legal battle with Zostel as a key risk in its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO).

FASTag annual pass traffic surges to 19 pc of all toll pass traffic

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The number of motorists using FASTag annual passes on highways has shot up to 19 per cent of all toll pass traffic, which represents a six percentage point growth in the last six months from around 13 per cent in December 2025, according to figures compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

FIFA WC: 'This team truly deserves it,' says Aguirre after Mexico reach round of 16

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:26 PM

Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said reaching the World Cup round of 16 carried special meaning after overcoming a hurdle that had eluded him in his previous spells in charge of the team.

KCA revokes Sreesanth's three year ban after apology

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:21 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 (IANS) Former India fast bowler S. Sreesanth has been reinstated by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) after the cricketing body unanimously decided to revoke the three-year ban imposed on him, following an unconditional apology tendered by the cricketer over his remarks against KCA.

India's data centre market to touch $6.8 billion by FY30: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s share of the global data centre market is projected to nearly double from 2–3 per cent in FY26 to roughly 5 per cent by FY30 as AI‑led workloads, exponential growth in digital consumption, and cloud adoption drive rapid capacity expansion, a report said on Wednesday.

FIFA WC: Sebastian Beccacece steps down as Ecuador head coach after World Cup exit to Mexico

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:20 PM

Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Sebastian Beccacece has resigned as Ecuador head coach after the South American side's FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the Round of 32 on Tuesday. Speaking after the elimination, the Argentine confirmed that his tenure had come to an end following the expiry of his contract, saying he believed stepping aside was the right decision after Ecuador fell short of the objectives set for the tournament.