FIFA WC: When and where to watch England vs DR Congo, know all details

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:29 PM

Atlanta, June 30 (IANS) England's FIFA World Cup campaign enters the knockout phase with a round-of-32 meeting against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium, where Thomas Tuchel's side will look to justify their status as one of the tournament favourites. While the Three Lions topped Group L without defeat, their performances have left room for improvement as the pressure intensifies.

General Dhiraj Seth becomes new Chief of Army Staff

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) General Dhiraj Seth took over as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi upon his retirement on Tuesday.

India's water sector offers Rs 20 lakh crore investment opportunity (Lead)

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India could face water demand that is double its available supply by 2030, creating over Rs 20 lakh crore in investment opportunities in the next decade, a report said on Tuesday.

Ajay Rai placed under house arrest in Ayodhya; BJP, Congress trade barbs

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) A political row erupted on Tuesday after Uttar Pradesh Congress President, Ajay Rai, was placed under house arrest in Ayodhya ahead of his proposed visit to the Ram Mandir, with the BJP and Congress exchanging sharp remarks over the development.

FIFA WC: 'I'm going to reflect on my future,' says Netherlands coach Koeman after round of 32 exit

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:17 PM

Monterrey, June 30 (IANS) Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman cast doubt on his future on Tuesday after a penalty shootout loss to Morocco eliminated his team from the World Cup.

Arshad Warsi reveals how he accidentally went live on social media

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:16 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi has recalled how he accidentally went live on social media without even realizing it.

'Wants to establish own identity': SP's Rajeev Rai on UP Congress in-charge's 'equal' seat-sharing remark

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:11 PM

Lucknow, June 30 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai on Tuesday took potshots at the Congress' new Uttar Pradesh in-charge, Rajendra Pal Gautam, over his seat-sharing statement, accusing him of attempting to "establish his own identity and remain in the news" as "no one knew him earlier".

Venugopal demands privilege motion against Defence Minister Singh over 'Op Sindoor' remarks

IANS | June 30, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and MP, K.C. Venugopal, on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla requesting that a privilege motion be taken up against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly misleading the House on the casualties sustained by the Indian Armed Forces during 'Operation Sindoor'.

Jackie Shroff remembers legendary composer Kalyanji on his 98th birth anniversary

IANS | June 30, 2026 1:59 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff paid tribute to legendary music composer Kalyanji on his 98th birth anniversary.

Vikram Bhatt says filmmakers should operate within cultural framework of country: We don’t have to be another country, we are India

Akshay Acharya | June 30, 2026 1:52 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Director Vikram Bhatt has said filmmakers need to respect the culture and belief of a country where they work.