Flood situation worsens in Assam, over 45,000 people hit across seven districts

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:36 PM

Guwahati, June 29 (IANS) The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Monday with the number of affected people rising to over 45,000 across seven districts, while one person remained missing and several roads, bridges and public infrastructure suffered extensive damage due to incessant rainfall and rising river levels, officials said.

New Zealand crush England by 160 runs to clinch Test series in Ben Stokes' farewell

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:27 PM

Nottingham, June 29 (IANS) New Zealand sealed a memorable Test series triumph over England with a commanding 160-run victory in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge on Monday, spoiling Ben Stokes' final appearance in international cricket and condemning the hosts to their first home defeat in a Test series of three matches or more since 2012.

Czech Ladies Open: Diksha extends rich vein of form as Indian trio impresses

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:08 PM

Beroun (Czech Republic), June 29 (IANS) India's Diksha Dagar continued to build momentum on the Ladies European Tour with another strong finish, carding a final-round four-under 68 to secure a tied-12th place at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open, while compatriots Pranavi Urs and Vani Kapoor also produced encouraging performances in Beroun, Czech Republic.

Bangladesh: Report alleges political vendetta, weak accountability during Yunus tenure

IANS | June 29, 2026 9:29 PM

Dhaka, June 29 ( IANS) The 18-month tenure of the former interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus remains deeply contentious, with critics accusing the then administration of pursuing a politics of vengeance marked by widespread arrests and prolonged detention of lawyers, politicians, journalists, academics, and political activists.