1st Test: Gill, Jaiswal tons, Pant’s fifty headline India's dominant day in Leeds

IANS | June 20, 2025 11:46 PM

Leeds, June 20 (IANS) A scintillating century by Yashasvi Jaiswal was followed by a sublime hundred on the Test-captaincy debut for Shubman Gill, before Rishabh Pant’s typical pyrotechnics got him a rollicking fifty, as the trio ensured India had an absolutely dominating day in the first Test to kick-start the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley on Friday.

Andhra takes centre stage in Yoga Day celebrations; PM Modi to lead national event from Vizag

IANS | June 20, 2025 11:25 PM

Visakhapatnam, June 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh has taken centre stage in the global movement for wellness and unity as the port city of Visakhapatnam is all set to host the main event of 11th International Day of Yoga.

Men’s Nations Cup: Pakistan clinch final against New Zealand

IANS | June 20, 2025 11:17 PM

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), June 20 (IANS) Pakistan defeated France in a dramatic shoot-out while New Zealand overcame South Korea via another shoot-out in the semifinals on Day 4 of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2025 at the National Hockey Stadium here on Friday. A day of dramatic finishes, huge celebrations, and impressive goalscoring sent the tournament into Saturday’s final games on an exciting high.

RPL Season 1: Hyderabad Heroes remain unbeaten, go top of points table (Ld)

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:54 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) The Hyderabad Heroes’ fourth consecutive win during Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) has propelled them to the top of the points table and also made them the only unbeaten team in the tournament at this point.

MP League: Rewa Jaguars handed first defeat in 21-run loss against Lions

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:40 PM

Gwalior, June 20 (IANS) Jabalpur Royal Lions produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Rewa Jaguars by 21 runs in Match 16 of the Madhya Pradesh League 2025 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium on Friday, ending Rewa’s unbeaten streak in the tournament.

Infra Pandit Awards to honour researchers shaping India's infra landscape

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:36 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Infra Pandit Awards have been launched to recognise and reward outstanding academic research that shapes infrastructure thinking in India, said Vinayak Chatterjee, Founder and Managing Trustee of The Infravision Foundation, on Friday.

Rashmika calls 'Sameera the most beautiful kind of chaos' as Kuberaa reaches the audience

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:27 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) As "Kuberaa" reached the audience on Friday, actress Rashmika Mandanna took some time off her busy schedule to reflect on this fulfilling journey.

Hockey Masters Cup: Karnataka, Himachal in women's; AP, Odisha win in men's section

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:25 PM

Chennai, June 20 (IANS) Hockey Karnataka and Hockey Himachal had an eventful day in the women’s category while Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Hockey Association of Odisha successfully registered win in their respective matches in the men’s category on Day 3 of the Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 here on Friday.

RPL Season 1: Second consecutive win for Delhi Redz; beat Kaling Black Tigers

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:07 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) The Delhi Redz are slowly beginning to pick up momentum in their campaign at Season 1 of the Royal Premier League (RPL). On Friday, the Redz defeated the Kalinga Black Tigers 21-7 for their second consecutive win of the season at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex).

Promo of first single 'Sailore' from Anushka Shetty, Vikram Prabhu's 'Ghaati' released

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:05 PM

Chennai, June 20 (IANS) The makers of director Krish Jagarlamudi's eagerly-awaited action thriller 'Ghaati', featuring actors Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu in the lead, on Friday released a promo for the first single from the film, 'Sailore', much to the delight of fans and film buffs.