Geneva, June 12 (IANS) UN experts expressed grave concern over reports of excessive use of force against demonstrators protesting restrictive dress code measures imposed on women in Afghanistan, where two people, including a boy, were killed and more than twenty others were injured.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Indian equity markets rose in morning session on Friday, following positive global market cues amid a fall in oil prices and reports that US President Donald Trump had cancelled plans to strike Iran, citing progress in talks.
Boston, June 12 (IANS) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Bollywood’s “Shahenshah” and megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is full of pride as India is no longer viewed as a “soft, weak country” and said that the phrase "India anti-fragile" is simply brilliant.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government is closely coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Navy, Indian Missions abroad, maritime administrations of friendly countries, shipping companies, seafarers' welfare organisations and other relevant stakeholders to ensure timely support and assistance to Indian seafarers, according to an official statement.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Homi Adajania has showcased the “magic of movie making” by sharing a string of candid behind-the-scenes moments from his upcoming film “Cocktail 2”.
Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) After extensive preparations for the global showpiece and months of ever-increasing hype and hoopla, US head coach Pochettino said he has no intention to give a big motivational speech in the build-up to the clash with Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday.
Chennai, June 12 (IANS) Esakki Karvanan, the producer of actress Abi Nakshathara's upcoming Tamil film 'Aatti', has now disclosed that they have plans to make a sequel to the film, the core theme of which would revolve around women becoming forces of justice.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) American lawmakers from both parties and business leaders have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, citing the growing importance of India’s economy and the expanding US-India partnership.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India has imposed restrictions on the sale of motor spirit (petrol) and high-speed diesel (HSD) at retail fuel outlets, limiting bulk purchases and directing institutional and commercial users to source fuel through their dedicated consumer or captive pumps, according to an official government notification.
