Women’s T20 WC: Fatima, Ayesha pick three-fors as Pakistan sign off with 37-run win over Netherlands

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:16 PM

Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan closed their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on a high by defeating the Netherlands by 37 runs at the County Ground on Saturday. Fatima Sana got the win for Pakistan with a triple‑wicket maiden to end up with 3-12, while Ayesha Zafar chipped in with 3-13 of her own as the Netherlands were bowled out for 89 in 18 overs.

Bangladesh's external debt climbs to $78.22 billion: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that the country's total external debt stood at $78.22 billion as of March this year, and warned that the country’s debt‑servicing obligations are set to rise in coming years, a new report has said.

‘Happy at the moment with what we are doing’: Sinner confident ahead of Wimbledon title defence

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:07 PM

London, June 27 (IANS) Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner said he is confident his decision to skip a grass-court warm-up tournament will not hinder his title defence, insisting he and his team have used the past few weeks to prepare as thoroughly as possible ahead of the Championships.

Muchova lifts Bad Homburg crown after Osaka retires injured in final

IANS | June 27, 2026 5:55 PM

Bad Homburg (Germany), June 27 (IANS) Karolina Muchova captured the Bad Homburg Open title on Saturday after Naomi Osaka was forced to retire with a foot injury early in the second set, ending a final that had been firmly under the Czech's control.

President Trump holds PM Modi and India in highest regard: Ambassador Gor (IANS Interview)

Lalit K Jha | June 27, 2026 5:47 PM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) Six months into his tenure in India, US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Saturday asserted that India-US ties are on a strong footing, anchored by the close relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

Madhoo recalls how Pooja Bhatt whole heartedly embraced nepotism: Why should I apologize?

IANS | June 27, 2026 5:47 PM

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Veteran actress Madhoo recalled how she was impressed by actress Pooja Bhatt in the 90s for wholeheartedly embracing nepotism without being apologetic.

2nd T20I: India seek redemption as Ireland eye historic series win in Belfast (Preview)

IANS | June 27, 2026 5:43 PM

Belfast, June 28 (IANS) India will have little time to dwell on their shock defeat in the series opener as they return to the Civil Service Cricket Club on Sunday for a must-win second and final T20I against a confident Ireland side eager to script another piece of history.

Women’s T20 WC: The plan was to just hit the deck as hard as I can, says Iris Zwilling

IANS | June 27, 2026 5:32 PM

Bristol, June 27 (IANS) The Netherlands fast bowler Iris Zwilling expressed satisfaction with her bowling effort of 2-19 against Pakistan in the ongoing 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, saying she’s glad that the plan of hitting the deck hard finally clicked at the County Ground in Bristol on Saturday.

Public capex, banking reforms transformed India into global growth engine: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India experienced a tremendous transformation from the 'Fragile Five' label pinned on it by global analysts in 2013 to a more self‑reliant, global growth engine built on banking reforms, silicon hardware push and domestic technology development, a report has said.

Women’s T20 WC: Pakistan suffer late collapse despite Feroza’s fifty, post 126/6 against Netherlands

IANS | June 27, 2026 5:18 PM

Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s batting effort against the Netherlands in their crucial clash in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol followed a familiar script - promise early on, but a collapse at the death would squander those efforts.