Iran denies ceasefire proposal as Trump announces end to '12-day war'

IANS | June 24, 2025 7:19 AM

New York, June 24 (IANS) Confusion and skepticism surrounded a surprise ceasefire announcement, as a senior Iranian official told CNN that Tehran had not received any formal proposal from the United States and saw no reason to halt hostilities with Israel or Washington.

1st Test: England need 350 more runs on final day after Rahul and Pant hit tons (ld)

IANS | June 24, 2025 12:17 AM

Leeds, June 24 (IANS) England will require 350 runs to secure a victory on the final day of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley after reaching 21/0 in six overs at stumps on Day Four here on Monday. With all wickets in hand and rain forecast looming around, the match is set up for a blazing finish, as all three results are possible.

Vladimir Mestvirishvili, architect of India's wrestling resurgence, passes away at 69

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:59 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Vladimir Mestvirishvili, the Georgian wrestling coach credited with laying the foundation for India’s modern-day wrestling dominance, passed away on Monday, aged 69. Mestvirishvili's contribution to Indian wrestling is monumental. A former coach of the Soviet-era Georgian national team between 1982 and 1992, he mentored multiple Olympic, World, and European champions before bringing his expertise to India in 2003.

1st Test: England need 350 more runs for victory on final day after reaching 21/0 at stumps

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:44 PM

Leeds, June 23 (IANS) England need 350 runs on the final day to secure victory in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley after reaching 21/0 in six overs at stumps on day four here on Monday. With all wickets in hand and rain forecast looming around, the match is set up for a blazing finish, as all four results are possible.

Assam CM meets UAE Ambassador, holds discussion on strengthening ties

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:35 PM

Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met with UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, and the two discussed ways to strengthen ties between the UAE and Assam in several key sectors, including agriculture and food processing, education, innovation, logistics and connectivity, and sustainable tourism.

Dilip Doshi, former India left-arm spinner, dies aged 77

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:34 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Dilip Doshi, the former Indian left-arm spinner, has reportedly passed away on Monday at the age of 77. According to multiple reports, he died of heart-related complications in London, where he had been residing for several decades. However, this disheartening news is yet to be officially confirmed by the family.