Inter-State Athletics: Karnataka’s pole vaulter Sindhushree enters her name in record books (Ld)

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:10 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) Karnataka’s aspiring pole vaulter Sindhushree G. was among several athletes who successfully achieved the qualification standards in their respective events in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on the second day of the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

India remains global growth engine: IMF

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:57 PM

Washington, June 25, (IANS) India continues to be a major driver of global economic growth despite the economic impact of the Iran conflict and higher energy prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday, while cautioning that the country has not been immune to disruptions in global energy markets.

Women's T20 WC: Charani scripts history, becomes India's highest wicket-taker in a single edition

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:55 PM

Manchester, June 25 (IANS) India's rising left-arm spinner N. Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, rewriting the record books on Thursday by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford.

Australia, India strengthen maritime cooperation through search and rescue training: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:52 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Australia and India have bolstered maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region through a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Workshop and Tabletop Exercise held in Chennai, according to a report.

India, Saudi Arabia discuss growing bilateral relations

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:43 PM

Riyadh, June 25 (IANS) India's outgoing Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan, met Riyadh's Governor Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Thursday and discussed the steadily growing bilateral relations.

India, Japan discuss strengthening bilateral relations

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:40 PM

Tokyo, June 25 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Malik, on Thursday met Senate President Sekiguchi Masakazu at the National Diet building and discussed further strengthening bilateral relations.

Russia declares Consul General of Romania persona non grata in a tit for tat move

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:37 PM

Moscow, June 25 (IANS) Russia's Foreign Ministry said Thursday it had summoned Romanian Ambassador Cristian Istrate to formally inform Bucharest regarding the retaliatory measures over the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Constanta.

India won’t sign US trade deal without competitive edge: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:36 PM

London/New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India will not enter into a trade agreement with the United States unless it secures a clear competitive advantage over rival economies, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Women’s T20 WC: Pakistan’s Gull Feroza reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:35 PM

Bristol, June 25 (IANS) Pakistan opener Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during her team's Group A match against Australia in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup.

India assigns Union Cabinet Minister status to High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:35 PM

Dhaka, June 25 (IANS) The Indian government has assigned Union Cabinet Minister status to its High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, signalling the importance New Delhi attaches to relations with Dhaka.