Team 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' seeks blessings of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, announces release date

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:59 AM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) The anticipation surrounding the upcoming continues to grow stronger with every new update. Animated feature Mahaprabhu Jagannath, after receiving appreciation for its first poster across India, the film reached a spiritually significant milestone as the team visited globally revered humanitarian, spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, at The Art of Living International Center in Bangalore.

Sharvari plays ‘Maskara’ on piano: Finding new ways to obsess

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:46 AM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Actress Sharvari has found a new way to express her love for her song “Maskara” from her upcoming film “Main Vaapas Aaunga” as she showcased her talent by playing the song on the piano and stated that she is “finding new ways to obsess” over it.

Windies reintegrate Hetmyer into ODI setup, name squad for SL series

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:26 AM

Antigua, June 1 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which sees the return of Shimron Hetmyer, who has been reintegrated into the ODI setup as part of CWI’s strategic build-up towards the 50-Over World Cup next year.

Transformed lives of countless street vendors: PM Modi on 6 years of PM SVANidhi

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Marking six years of PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the scheme's success in delivering collateral-free credit, financial inclusion, and growth opportunities to street vendors while emphasising themes of trust, dignity, and national economic contribution.

From UPI security to LPG prices, financial changes take effect from June 1

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Several financial changes affecting consumers and businesses have come into effect from June 1, ranging from security measures for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions and changes in ATM withdrawal rules to tax-related deadlines and higher commercial LPG prices.

Khan sir calls for strict action against paper leaks, says security must begin at source of question papers

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:14 AM

Patna, June 1 (IANS) Renowned educator Khan Sir on Monday expressed serious concern over examination paper leaks, stating that such incidents affect not only students but also teachers, who are forced to repeat months of academic preparation. He stressed that the focus of security measures should be on the stage where question papers are prepared and printed rather than solely on their transportation.