T20 is here to stay, not too sure about ODI cricket: Ashwin

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes T20 cricket has cemented its place as the format that will drive the sport's future, while expressing doubts over the long-term sustainability of One-Day Internationals.

India's AI ambitions get boost from nearly $80 billion Big Tech investments

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) India’s ambitions to emerge as a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse are receiving a major boost as global technology giants have committed nearly $80 billion towards AI and cloud infrastructure in the country over the next few years, strengthening its position as a key innovation and digital infrastructure hub, a report has said.

Bihar Governor, MoS Margherita to attend Khamenei's funeral in Iran

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:50 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Bihar Governor Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain and Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will visit Iran on Friday to attend the funeral ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday.

2026 FIFA WC: When and where to watch Portugal vs Croatia, know all details

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:49 PM

Toronto, July 2 (IANS) Emotions will take centre stage when Portugal take on Croatia in a Round of 32 clash in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Toronto Stadium on Friday, as two legends of the game, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, could be representing their country on the global stage for the last time.

Strengthening maritime partnership, Indian Naval Ships arrive in Singapore

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:43 PM

Singapore, July 2 (IANS) Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships - INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti - have arrived at the Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of their operational deployment to South East Asia, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnership between the two nations.