India’s double-header against Pakistan headlines London leg of FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team is set for a high-intensity London leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled to be played from June 23 to 28, headlined by two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan. India will take on Pakistan and host England twice each in a crucial set of fixtures following a strong showing in the Rotterdam leg of the tournament.

How India’s economy underwent a drastic change in last decade

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last 12 years from the ranks of a "Fragile Five" economy to a robust, self-contained, data-driven engine of global growth, fully equipped to face the complexities of the digital century with absolute sovereignty, according to an article.

Maha: Six rebel UBT MPs join Shinde faction

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:21 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) In a major political upheaval in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Monday executed “Operation Tiger,” engineering a split within Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT). Six Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) from the UBT faction have formally joined the Shinde camp.

Rakesh Bedi reunites with Pinda from 'Dhurandhar' for a fruitful gym session

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:21 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi reunited with co-star Udaybir Sandhu, aka Pinda from the much-acclaimed 'Dhurandhar' franchise.

PoK atrocities: Kashmiri diaspora holds protests against Pakistan in London

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:16 PM

London, June 22 (IANS) Several members of the Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom staged a protest outside the British Parliament in London before marching to 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister, to denounce alleged food blockades and the killing of civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) by the Pakistani forces.

Johann Emmanuel secures points in European superbike championship; podium for Geoffrey in Thailand

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:15 PM

Chennai, June 22 (IANS) The Emmanuel brothers from Chennai, Johann and Geoffrey, came up with stunning displays over the weekend in the Yamaha R7 Cup run along with the European Superbike Championship (ESBK) and the BRICS Championship, respectively.

How a high-profile digital arrest probe led Gujarat cops to write book on cybercrime

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:11 PM

Ahmedabad, June 22 (IANS) When the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch dismantled one of India's largest alleged "digital arrest" fraud networks in 2024, arresting 17 accused, including four Taiwanese nationals, the investigation not only exposed the growing sophistication of transnational cybercrime but also laid the foundation for a book on modern cybercrime investigations.

RBI likely to keep repo rates on hold despite uncertainty: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to maintain a wait-and-watch approach amid elevated uncertainty, with falling crude oil prices and a stronger rupee expected to cushion inflation risks, a report said on Monday.

ISSF Junior World C'ship: Pritam Kendre strikes gold as India adds four more medals to strengthen lead

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Indian shooting contingent added four more medals to their tally to strengthen their lead at the top of the table at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany.

Pakistan loses around $17 billion a year to malnutrition: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Malnutrition is costing Pakistan an estimated $17 billion annually through lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditure, poor educational outcomes and premature deaths, highlighting a growing public health and economic challenge, according to a report.