Lucknow, June 22 (IANS) At least 14 persons were killed in a major fire that broke out in a three-storey building in the Purania area of Aliganj here on Monday, UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held a meeting with Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ghadir Nezamipour on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors' Meeting in New Delhi on Monday.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support for sports and stressed the importance of nurturing young talent after being conferred the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
Hyderabad, June 22 (IANS) Chennai Bulls have advanced to the finals of the first women’s Rugby Premier League 2026, scheduled for Tuesday here at Gachibowli Stadium. Under the leadership of Chantelle Miell, they topped the table after five league matches, securing their spot in the finals.
Hyderabad, June 22 (IANS) The makers of ace director Anil Ravipudi's next film, tentatively being referred to as #VenkyAnil5 - #NKRAR2 and featuring actors Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in the lead, on Monday cautioned public about a fake casting call that had now been put out by fraudsters.
Doha, June 22 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Doha on Monday expressed solidarity with the government and people of Qatar after explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City.
Gandhinagar, June 22 (IANS) Gujarat's bid to host two major international athletics events moved a step forward on Monday as a five-member World Athletics delegation began a two-day assessment visit to the state to evaluate sports infrastructure and related facilities for the proposed World Athletics Under-20 Championships in 2028 and the World Athletics Championships in 2031.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) With the group stage entering its final stretch, the race for the top four semi-final spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching a thrilling climax.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) After the International Cricket Council unveiled a comprehensive set of 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' to safeguard the welfare of female cricketers who choose to start a family and return to competitive cricket, Chairman Jay Shah said the policies are a reminder that no player should have to choose between motherhood and representing her country at the highest level.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has seen significant improvements in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection, a new report has said, citing data from the National Family Health Survey 6 (NFHS‑6).
