Women’s T20 WC: ‘Mooney hurts you in so many ways,’ says Shikha on Australia's winning formula after SF win

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Former India pacer Shikha Pandey has credited Australia's tactical discipline and batting efficiency for their comprehensive eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval. She reserved special praise for opener Beth Mooney, saying the left-hander's movement at the crease and ability to manipulate the field make her one of the most difficult batters to bowl to in the women's game.

Sreeleela shares how she managed MBBS exams while shooting ‘Viral Vayyari’

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:59 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actress Sreeleela has opened up about balancing her medical studies with her film career while shooting for the energetic track “Viral Vayyari.”

'Truly grateful for excellent work': People of Venezuela thank India for treatment at Army field hospital

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:57 PM

Caracas, July 1 (IANS) Describing the medical assistance provided by Indian medical professionals as "excellent", people of Venezuela continue to express their gratitude to the Indian team at the Army field hospital for providing treatment to those affected by the devastating earthquake.

India's passenger EV registrations rise 90 pc in Q1 FY27

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Electric passenger vehicle registrations in India nearly doubled in April-June quarter (Q1 FY27), rising nearly 90 per cent year-on-year to 82,737 units as consumers increasingly opted for battery-powered vehicles, according to Vahan registration data.

Cabinet okays Rs 6,969.67 crore 6-lane tunnel project to link Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 6-lane road tunnel for NH-148AE, connecting the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, in Delhi, with a total project length of 8.1 km and a total capital cost of Rs 6,969.67 crore on hybrid annuity mode (HAM).

Bihar’s health department to instal CCTV cameras in all government hospitals: Nishant Kumar

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:40 PM

Patna, July 1 (IANS) Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar has announced a series of measures aimed at improving the functioning of government hospitals, including the installation of CCTV cameras across all state-run healthcare facilities and the deployment of additional ambulances on highways.

11 years of Digital India: PM Modi championed the idea for two decades, as tool for ‘grassroots empowerment’

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) As the country marks 11 years of the 'Digital India' initiative, the Modi Archive highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-standing advocacy for technology and innovation, explaining how his vision for digital governance and espousal of the idea for two decades before its national launch in 2015, proved instrumental in grassroots empowerment across the country.

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'.