Six burnt alive, 2 die of injuries in bus-trailer collision on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:28 AM

Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and 21 others injured after a sleeper bus collided with a trailer and caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa district in the early hours of Wednesday. Six of the victims were reportedly burnt alive, while two died of head injuries sustained in the crash.

US lawmakers urge action on China law

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:21 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 14 members of the US House of Representatives has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to publicly condemn China's new Ethnic Unity Law, calling it a tool of "forced assimilation, ideological control, and transnational repression" targeting Tibetans, Uyghurs, Southern Mongolians and other ethnic minority communities.

Sunita Ahuja worries her Diabetes will shoot up if she keeps thinking about Govinda's alleged affairs

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:16 AM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja candidly admitted that dwelling on her husband's alleged extra-marital affairs would only worsen her diabetes.

Trump's financial disclosure shows crypto windfall

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:07 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's latest annual financial disclosure shows that cryptocurrency has become one of the biggest sources of income for his business empire, with hundreds of millions of dollars generated from token sales, equity transactions and digital asset holdings linked to World Liberty Financial and other crypto ventures.

Berrettini calls time on Wawrinka's Wimbledon career with gripping 4-hour win

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:01 AM

London, July 1 (IANS) Stan Wawrinka waved farewell to Wimbledon after Matteo Berrettini inched past the three-time Grand Slam winner 6-7 (7), 7-6(16), 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5) across four thrilling sets.

US VP Vance reports millions from memoir

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:01 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance's latest annual financial disclosure shows his bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy remained his biggest private source of income, generating between $1 million and $5 million in royalties during the reporting period, alongside continuing earnings from foreign publishing rights, venture capital investments and a diversified investment portfolio.

Zahid Khan recalls how Ranbir Kapoor helped co-actors improve scenes on 'Ramayana' sets, lauds his generosity

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:34 AM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Zahid Khan, who will be seen essaying the role of Angad in Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited mythological epic 'Ramayana', has opened up about his experience of working with Ranbir Kapoor.

Wimbledon: Joint holds nerve to derail Serena's comeback

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:28 AM

London, July 1 (IANS) Maya Joint played and won the biggest match of her young career to end the Wimbledon singles comeback of the legend Serena Williams in a Centre Court thriller.

US Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling wins praise from Indian Americans

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:27 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) Many Indian Americans have welcomed the US Supreme Court's decision reaffirming birthright citizenship, calling it a victory for the Constitution, immigrant families and the American Dream, as Indian American lawmakers said the ruling protected a fundamental right that cannot be overturned by executive order.

Indian-American community engages US lawmakers on anti-Hindu hate, civic Participation

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) Indian American community leaders and students held dozens of meetings with US lawmakers during the fifth annual Hindu Day of Advocacy, raising concerns over anti-Hindu hate while calling for greater civic participation, stronger representation and deeper engagement in the democratic process.