‘I will be in the audience, go Aussies’: Wolvaardt pins SA’s semi-final hopes on Australia after Bangladesh win

IANS | June 28, 2026 7:11 PM

London, June 28 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt reflected on her side's nervy victory over Bangladesh after their Women's T20 World Cup league-stage clash on Sunday, admitting the chase became far tighter than expected despite securing the result they needed. While the Proteas stayed alive in the race for the semi-finals by completing a four-wicket win, Wolvaardt acknowledged her team would now have to rely on Australia defeating India later in the day to keep their campaign alive.

Padikkal smashes half-century as rain forces draw in India A-Sri Lanka A four-day clash

IANS | June 28, 2026 7:07 PM

Galle, June 28 (IANS) Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal smashed a fine half-century before persistent inclement weather resulted in a draw on the fourth and final day of the first four-day game between India A and Sri Lanka A on Sunday.

Parents to be Aditya Seal & Anushka Ranjan are all smile during a traditional Godhbharai

IANS | June 28, 2026 7:04 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Parents to be Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan enjoyed a traditional Godh bharai before welcoming their firstborn.

Aaron Paul reveals what ‘Breaking Bad’ maker told him after shooting the pilot episode

IANS | June 28, 2026 7:02 PM

Los Angeles, June 28 (IANS) Hollywood actor Aaron Paul, who is known for his iconic role of drug dealer Jesse Pinkman in the legendary series ‘Breaking Bad’, was in for a shock after shooting for the pilot episode.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Coastal Kings Mangaluru  cruise to eight wicket triumph over Shivamogga Yodhas

IANS | June 28, 2026 6:57 PM

Hubballi, June 28 (IANS) Coastal Kings Mangaluru scored an emphatic eight-wicket victory (VJD target) over Shivamogga Yodhas in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Sunday.

'Chetan masterminded Ketan Agarwal's murder to stop his marriage to Siya'

IANS | June 28, 2026 6:53 PM

Pune, June 28 (IANS) As new details emerge in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, sources connected with the matter revealed that the accused Chetan Chaudhary, along with his alleged lover and the victim's fiancee Siya Goyal, purportedly "masterminded" the murder in order to stop the arranged marriage.

Women's T20 WC: Kranti Gaud back as India opt to bat against Australia

IANS | June 28, 2026 6:44 PM

London, June 28 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the final group stage match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Women’s T20 WC: South Africa edge Bangladesh in tense chase but SF fate rests on Australia

IANS | June 28, 2026 6:37 PM

London, June 28 (IANS) South Africa kept their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Sunday at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, successfully chasing 118 in a contest that remained alive until the final over.

Reese Witherspoon is happy her new boyfriend is not actor

IANS | June 28, 2026 6:35 PM

Los Angeles, June 28 (IANS) Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon is enjoying the fact that her boyfriend is not a part of the entertainment industry.

India, Seychelles sign pacts to strengthen trade, digital payments, farm ties

IANS | June 28, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India and Seychelles on Sunday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, digital technology and agriculture following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during the Indian Prime Minister's three-day State Visit to the Indian Ocean nation.