Virat Karrna on playing a Nagasadhu in 'Nagabandham': I felt some divine energy protecting us!

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:55 AM

Chennai, June 30 (IANS) Actor Virat Karrna, who plays the lead in director Abhishek Nama's much-awaited mythological action drama 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure', has now disclosed that he felt a divine energy protecting them while they were doing the film and that is why there were no injuries to anyone who worked on the film despite the film having had several challenging sequences.

Hamilton takes 'heaps of confidence from India' heading into T20 WC semis

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:51 AM

London, June 30 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Lucy Hamilton says she will carry renewed belief into her side’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against the West Indies after producing three disciplined performances with the new ball during the tournament.

Our valiant soldiers have held India's flag high across globe, says Gen Dwivedi

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the valiant soldiers of the force have "held India's flag high across the globe" with their loyalty, courage and discipline.

Apple to release software updates earlier to tackle AI-driven cyber threats

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) US-based tech giant Apple is accelerating the rollout of software updates to strengthen user security as artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for cybercriminals to develop hacking tools, the company said in a statement, according to reports.

Sonakshi Sinha get upset with paps for overshooting & causing chaos around father Shatrughan Sinha

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:46 AM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha was seen losing her cool at the paparazzi after they continued filming her family despite repeated requests to stop.

Govt holds third preparatory meeting for BRICS Women Track

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The government has convened the Third Preparatory Meeting of the BRICS Women Track under India's BRICS Chairship to prepare for the BRICS Women Working Group Meeting and the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting from July 6 to July 9, according to an official statement.

India tariff reforms open 'unlimited opportunity': Fairfax Financial CEO

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:29 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) India is embarking on sweeping tariff reforms that will create "unlimited opportunity" for global businesses and investors, Fairfax Financial Chairman and CEO Prem Watsa said, as he urged companies in North America to seize the country's long-term growth story.

Jaaved Jaaferi recalls rumours of being Sanjay Dutt's dance double in 'Tamma Tamma' alongside Madhuri Dixit

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:29 AM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Bollywood star and dancer Jaaved Jaaferi recalled a time when people thought Sanjay Dutt's iconic dance part and step in the superhit song ‘Tamma Tamma’ was actually done by Jaaved Jaaferi.

Hatred towards his own community: Premji had been waiting for Muharram for over a year

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:26 AM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) New details have emerged in the investigation into the alleged plot to poison a large number of people during the Muharram procession in Mumbai. Accused Faiyaz Premji allegedly told the police that his intention was not to kill anyone but to cause distress during the Muharram procession.

Bhumi Pednekar shares emotional journey through Pushkar’s sacred temples and ghats

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:26 AM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has shared her deeply reflective experience of visiting Pushkar.