Women’s T20 WC: Sobhana, Sultana take Bangladesh to 117/5 against South Africa

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:42 PM

London, June 28 (IANS) Bangladesh recovered from a disastrous start to post 117/5 in their 20 overs against South Africa after captain Nigar Sultana's unbeaten late flourish and a resilient third-wicket partnership between Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter rescued the innings here at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday in what is the penultimate group game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh’s education system faces deep Constitutional and quality gaps: Report

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:31 PM

Dhaka, June 28 (IANS) Though Bangladesh's Constitution recognises education as a fundamental responsibility of the state and a key social necessity, citizens of the country have only limited legal avenues to hold the government accountable for failing to provide equitable and quality education, according to a recent article in the local media.

Chacarra closes in on second title after taking Italian Open lead

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:30 PM

Turin (Italy), June 28 (IANS) Spain's Eugenio Chacarra moved within one round of claiming his second DP World Tour title of the season after firing a six-under 65 to seize a two-shot lead following the third round of the 83rd Open d'Italia at Circolo Golf Torino on Saturday.

'Electoral politics': NDA leaders slam Kejriwal's Sita temple announcement in Amritsar

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) NDA leaders on Sunday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal after the latter announced the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Mata Sita and Luv and Kush in Amritsar, accusing him of indulging in "electoral politics" ahead of the Punjab Assembly polls.

Three cases filed in connection with clashes in Amaravati

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:26 PM

Amaravati, June 28 (IANS) Police in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati capital region have registered three cases with regard to Saturday’s clashes during a visit by leaders of the opposition YSR Congress Party.

FairPoint: How could they break the trust of a billion faithful

Deepika Bhan | June 28, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The revelation that donations offered by devotees at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya were allegedly stolen by some of the very people entrusted with counting and safeguarding them came as a shock to many Indians. The immediate response was not anger, but disbelief. The first question that came to mind was -- how could they do it?

'You should look at your own history': CM Yogi hits out at Akhilesh Yadav over Ayodhya remarks

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:20 PM

Lucknow, June 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over his recent remarks on Ayodhya, accusing the opposition leader and his party of having a history of opposing Hindu religious traditions and questioning their commitment to the development of the temple town.

Sindh-Federal govts tensions mount in Pakistan as Karachi turns unlivable

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Political tensions are surfacing in Pakistan between leaders from Sindh and the Federal government over the lack of investment in Karachi, the country’s largest commercial hub, that is being turned into an unlivable city, according to a report.

FWICE demands stricter safety norms, better working conditions on sets after worker dies on Bhansali's 'Love & War' set

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:15 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) BN Tiwari, the President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has reacted to the death of a worker, Chandradhari Singh Yadav on the sets of the upcoming film ‘Love & War’ helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

When Hrithik Roshan went missing from home

IANS | June 28, 2026 4:13 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Did you know, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan once went missing from his home.