Indian Coast Guard rescues flood-hit cargo vessel off Tamil Nadu coast, escorts it safely to Tuticorin

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully responded to a distress situation involving cargo vessel MV SITTHAA after it developed flooding in multiple compartments off the coast of Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu, deploying a specialist boarding team to assist in emergency stabilisation operations, officials said on Monday.

Dwayne Johnson’s greatest advice to young kids: You got to have fun in the moment

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:55 PM

Los Angeles, June 29 (IANS) Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Moana’, recently met a few kids during the press tour of the film.

Mysaa's director Rawindra Pulle sports shirt bearing Rashmika's hand imprints; says 'The blood marks are on their way!'

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:55 PM

Chennai, June 29 (IANS) Director Rawindra Pulle, who is directing the eagerly awaited action thriller 'Mysaa', featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, has now posted a picture of him sporting a shirt bearing Rashmika's hand imprints on social media and said, "The blood marks are on their way".

‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’ actress Prachi Singh reveals how she copes with mental health challenges

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:55 PM

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actress Prachi Singh, known for her role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, has opened up about the mental health challenges faced by actors in the television industry.

Siya took Rs 1 crore from Ketan for wedding shopping, gave it to Chetan: Sources

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:54 PM

Pune, June 29 (IANS) Fresh revelations have surfaced in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal, with police sources alleging that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, took nearly Rs 1 crore from him in the name of wedding preparations before transferring the money to her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary.

PM Modi emplanes for New Delhi after concluding State visit to Seychelles

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:48 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emplaned for New Delhi after concluding his three-day State visit to Seychelles.

Bangladesh: BNP targets Jamaat over 1971 Liberation War stance, demands apology

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:47 PM

Dhaka, June 29 (IANS) The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government criticised the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami over its role in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War against Pakistan, stating that the party has yet to apologise for opposing the country’s independence and still has time to reconsider its position, local media reported.

Seven, including BJP's Tarun Chugh, take oath as Rajya Sabha members

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath to seven newly elected/re-elected members of the Upper House at Parliament House on Monday.

Indian passport application fee to go up from July 1

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs has raised charges for passport-related services which will make getting a passport more expensive with effect from July 1, 2026.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Germany vs Paraguay, know all details

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:35 PM

Foxborough, June 29 (IANS) Germany enter the World Cup round of 32 carrying both confidence and caution as it prepares to face Paraguay in a knockout clash that presents an opportunity to end a long wait for sustained success on football's biggest stage.