3rd ODI: We ticked a lot of boxes, says Gill after India complete 3-0 sweep of Afghanistan

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:42 PM

Chennai, June 20 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill said a lot of the boxes were ticked after his side completed a 3‑0 sweep of Afghanistan in the ODI series here on Saturday through a nine-wicket victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. India’s dominant victory was set by Prasidh Krishna’s 5-23 and Yashasvi Jaiswal's hitting an unbeaten 110.

'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi': HM Amit Shah on development of temple corridors in Assam & Maharashtra

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:39 PM

Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on the corridors being constructed at the Maa Kamakhya Temple Complex in Guwahati (Assam) and the Ambabai Mahalaxmi Temple in Kolhapur (Maharashtra) on Saturday.

World Boxing Cup: Jyoti, Minakshi, Prachi, and Deepak storm into finals, India assured of six medals

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:32 PM

Guiyang (China), June 20 (IANS) India produced a commanding display in the semifinals of the World Boxing Cup (Stage 2) on Saturday, with four pugilists advancing to the finals and two others securing bronze medals to take the country's assured medal tally to six.

3rd ODI: I just wanted to keep going and play till the end, says Jaiswal after hitting an unbeaten ton

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:23 PM

Chennai, June 20 (IANS) India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said he was determined to ‘keep going and play till the end’ after his unbeaten century powered the hosts to a nine‑wicket win over Afghanistan in the third ODI and complete a 3‑0 series sweep at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

PT Usha honoured with 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at inaugural Indian Athletics Awards

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Legendary sprinter and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards ceremony on Saturday.

PM Modi congratulates CM Adhikari for marking June 20 as ‘Bengal Foundation Day’

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:16 PM

Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, congratulating him on selecting June 20 as “Bengal Foundation Day” due to the historical significance of the date.

PoK unrest exposes growing discontent against Islamabad’s interference: Report

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:08 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) As residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continue to grapple with rising prices of essential commodities, grievances over political representation are expected to remain a potent rallying point for public dissent. Despite its recent designation as a terrorist organisation, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), and similar groups are likely to continue seeking ways to challenge the status quo that Islamabad remains determined to maintain, a report has stated.

‘Priyank Kharge an old radio repeating same song’: Pralhad Joshi on RSS registration

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:08 PM

Hubballi, June 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel Pralhad Joshi on Saturday hit back at Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge over his criticism of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Women's T20 WC: Pakistan restrict Bangladesh to 123/6 despite Shorna's late blast

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:07 PM

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) A brilliant bowling effort led by skipper Fatima Sana (2-18) and some superlative fielding effort helped Pakistan restrict Bangladesh to a below-par 123/6 in a must-win Group A clash in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.

Over 65,000 NCC cadets perform yoga in Bengal, Sikkim ahead of International Yoga Day tomorrow

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:03 PM

Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) More than 65,000 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets participated in yoga celebrations conducted across 215 locations in West Bengal and Sikkim till now since June 18, officials said on Saturday.