India shielded consumers from Gulf crisis through timely energy measures: Ex-Petroleum Official

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:33 PM

Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) India successfully cushioned consumers from the impact of the Gulf crisis through proactive policy decisions, strategic infrastructure expansion and sustained diplomatic efforts that ensured uninterrupted energy supplies, former Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Vivek Kumar said on Tuesday.

Coal India to invest around Rs 1,900 crore in research and development by FY30

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) State-owned Maharatna company Coal India Limited (CIL) on Tuesday said it plans to invest around Rs 1,900 crore in research and development (R&D) activities by FY30 as it steps up efforts to drive technological innovation and support the evolving energy landscape.

India's defence exports rise from Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 39,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:28 PM

Vadodara, June 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India's defence exports had risen from around Rs 1,000 crore in 2014 to approximately Rs 39,000 crore, attributing the increase to reforms aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing and encouraging private sector participation.

Nepal: Cricket tournament organised by Indian Embassy strengthens ties

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:25 PM

Kathmandu, June 30 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Nepal organised the second edition of the Indian Ambassador's Cricket Tournament from June 26-28 in Kathmandu, bringing together diplomats, government officials, media professionals, former cricketers, corporate representatives, and members of the Indian diaspora in the country, the Embassy said on Tuesday.

Indian Pickleball Association unveils new jersey ahead of Pickleball World Cup

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:16 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has introduced its official Indian team jersey for the upcoming Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam, later this year.

85 pc Indian consumers trust AI, optimistic about its future: Report

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) As many as 85 per cent of Indian consumers expressed strong trust in artificial intelligence (AI) and enthusiasm for its role in shaping the future, while about 94 per cent said technology has improved their lives, according to a report released on Tuesday.

China uses subversive carrots for geopolitical gains: Report

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) China has met with some successes but also many failures in its attempts at economic influence. Subversive carrot tactics have allowed China to make inroads in places where leaders can act with relative impunity, such as Cambodia, but have backfired in countries where leaders face accountability mechanisms such as the Philippines, according to Audrye Wong, author of a new book, titled 'Subversion and Seduction: China’s Economic Statecraft.'

By God's grace, my son has returned: Father of Shamli man who returned to Hinduism

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Ayush Malik's father on Tuesday expressed relief after his son returned to Hinduism, months after Ayush's wife and her father were arrested in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on charges of alleged forced religious conversion.

Pakistan: Imran Khan, wife Bushra approach SC for suspension of convictions in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:09 PM

Islamabad, June 30 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have approached the country's Supreme Court against the Islamabad High Court's decision in the £190m Al-Qadir University Project Trust case. In the petition, the couple has requested the court to suspend their convictions and release pending appeal, local media reported on Tuesday.

Quartararo, Rins to leave Yamaha after 2026 MotoGP season

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:05 PM

Shizuoka, June 30 (IANS) Former MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins will leave Yamaha at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season, the Japanese manufacturer announced on Tuesday.