'They will be favourites for coming years': Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma on RCB's dominant title defense

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:21 AM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their IPL title, batting talisman Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma lauded the franchise’s professional blueprint, and the team played like champions throughout the season and added another golden chapter to their history by lifting their second successive title.

Madhuri Dixit reveals why she’d do fewer ‘kaands’ than Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durga

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit may be part of the chaotic, dysfunctional family at the heart of “Maa Behen”, but when it comes to causing trouble, she believes her co-stars Triptii Dimri and Dharna Durga would beat her at it.

JEE Advanced 2026 results: Shubham Kumar from IIT Delhi zone secures AIR 1

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026, bringing an end to days of anticipation for engineering aspirants across the country. Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone emerged as the overall topper, while Arohi Deshpande secured the highest rank among female candidates.

Sri Lankan refugee teen killed in Chennai as car rams into bike after bar dispute escalates

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:00 AM

Chennai, June 1 (IANS) An 18-year-old Sri Lankan refugee was killed, and another teenager was left seriously injured after a confrontation between two groups of youngsters at a private bar in Chennai allegedly escalated into a fatal act of road rage, officials said.

UPI clocks 24 pc growth, transactions hit 23.2 billion in May

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:56 AM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) India's digital payments ecosystem witnessed continued growth, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes rising 24 per cent year-on-year to 23.20 billion and transaction value nearing the Rs 30 lakh crore mark in May, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday.

‘Maa Behen’ director on washing powder jingle-inspired character names: Rhymed beautifully

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:47 AM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Director Suresh Triveni has opened up about the character names in his upcoming film “Maa Behen”, revealing that the names were inspired by popular culture and retained because they fit seamlessly into the story.

MasterChef winner Pankaj Bhadouria shares first update post breast cancer surgery

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:43 AM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) MasterChef winner and celebrity chef Pankaj Bhadouria shared a health update with her followers after undergoing surgery, reassuring fans that she is safe and recovering.

Indian equities trade higher despite elevated oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:33 AM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks started the month on a strong note on Monday, trading higher in early deals despite elevated oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions, with both indices gaining almost 1 per cent.

Keanu Reeves talks about why it’s easy to love girlfriend Alexandra Grant

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:31 AM

Los Angeles, June 1 (IANS) Hollywood star Keanu Reeves has given a peek into his private life and said that it is easy to love his girlfriend Alexandra Grant.

Gukesh, Divya suffer losses as Norway Chess title race intensifies

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:26 AM

Oslo, June 1 (IANS) Round six of Norway Chess produced another dramatic day of chess with all three games in the tournament ending decisively.