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.

Poor families getting LPG at half the market price under Ujjwala as Govt ups subsidy

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:44 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) While the market price of LPG has shot up to Rs 1,200 per cylinder in the global market, the Ujjwala households are still being supplied the gas at Rs 613 per 14.2 kg cylinder, as the government is footing a subsidy of Rs 587 per cylinder, a senior petroleum ministry official said.

MoS Singh discusses strategic partnership with South African minister

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Monday, discussed the ongoing strategic partnership between India and South Africa with visiting South African Deputy Minister Anna Moraka.

Pakistan: Report highlights police's failure to protect victims of honour killings

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:37 PM

Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) A newly married couple - Nadia Aslam and Najeebullah Aziz - were shot dead in Karachi in yet another case of honour killing in Pakistan. The woman's own brother was the main suspect in the case and police have claimed to have arrested him. However, the question arises why did the police not check when he followed the couple along with his accomplices after they left the court, a report has stated.

Anne Hathaway & Ewan McGregor's 'The End of Oak Street’ shares a gripping tale of survival

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:36 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) The makers of Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor starrer "The End of Oak Street" unveiled the captivating trailer of the upcoming science fiction survival drama on Monday.

SC declines to shift NEET-UG 2026 re-exam to computer-based format

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to direct the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination in a computer-based test (CBT) mode, observing that such a direction could not be granted at this stage when authorities were already engaged in conducting the fresh examination scheduled for June 21.

Paul McCartney reveals what he'd do if he were UK Prime Minister

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:28 PM

Los Angeles, June 1 (IANS) The Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney doesn’t have the confidence that the UK government could run the nation.

India strengthens people-to-people ties with Romania

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:28 PM

Bucharest, June 1 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Romania on Monday interacted with Romanian and Indian students, discussing ways to strengthen people-to-people ties.

India-Oman CEPA to boost exports, jobs and shared prosperity: PM Modi

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article written by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, highlighting the benefits of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for Indian exporters, farmers and job creation.

Iran trying to reverse result of military confrontation, will continue to face pressure: Israeli Ambassador

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said that Iran will continue facing pressure, including through the naval blockade, until it agrees to the terms that the United States has put forward.