'Sacrifices important for national interest': Kanpur youth grateful for PM Modi's reply to his letter

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:48 PM

Kanpur, June 24 (IANS) Ashutosh Yadav, a resident of Kanpur, who had earlier written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to ensure that no compromise is made regarding his security after PM Modi had downsized his convoy during the then global instability, expressed gratitude after receiving a response from the Prime Minister.

India positioning itself as key player in global AI ecosystem: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India is emerging as a third force in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, seeking to position itself alongside the US and China while promoting a model that combines technological innovation with broader access and democratic participation, a report has said.

Hina Khan on Pune's Ketan Agarwal murder case: Easier to take someone's life than to accept the truth

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:44 PM

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) The demise of Pune resident Ketan Agarwal has ignited a heated discussion on social media. A popular name in the television industry, actress Hina Khan, also had a strong reaction to the unfortunate incident.

ISSF Junior WC: Vanshika Chaudhary, Shiva Narwal win silver as India continues to lead medal standings

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India continued to prosper at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, securing a silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Junior event and taking the country's tally to 16 medals.

AI coding costs likely to exceed average developer salaries by 2028: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) AI coding costs could exceed the average developer’s salary by 2028 due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, a report said on Wednesday.

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets PM Modi, says India and China should deepen cooperation

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and expressed his country's readiness to work with India to implement the important consensus reached between leaders of the two nations, continuously enhance trust and dispel doubts, properly handle sensitive issues, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, maintain the positive momentum of bilateral ties, and jointly advance their respective modernisation processes.

India’s solar surge creating new generation green jobs: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Rooftop solar is already among the most affordable sources of electricity available today. In many Indian states, the growth of solar power is encouraging the establishment of small-scale industries in suburban and rural areas, according to an article in Saviours magazine.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch South Africa vs South Korea, know all details

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:23 PM

Guadalupe, June 24 (IANS) South Africa and South Korea head into their final Group-stage fixture on Wednesday with a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds hanging in the balance. The outcome of the contest in Guadalupe could determine which nation extends its stay in the tournament and which is left anxiously awaiting results elsewhere.

'Look forward to building on our Strategic Partnership': Ethiopian PM thanks PM Modi for wishes

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:19 PM

Addis Ababa, June 24 (IANS) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on his election triumph and stated that he is looking forward to building on the Strategic Partnership.

Women’s T20 WC: In hunt for semis spot, South Africa aim to upstage already out Netherlands (Preview)

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:09 PM

Bristol, June 24 (IANS) With a semifinal berth still within reach, South Africa will look to solidify their prospects when they take on an already eliminated Netherlands in their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Thursday.