PM Modi given warm welcome by Indian diaspora in Paris, says it reflects 'deep affection for motherland': MEA

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:31 AM

Paris, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering of the Indian community in Paris. Upon his arrival at the venue, the Prime Minister was given a warm and colorful welcome, "reflecting the deep affection of the diaspora for the motherland", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Friday.

2nd Test: Phillips century helps New Zealand take upper hand against England

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:27 AM

London, June 19 (IANS) Glenn Phillips scored a hundred and shared an 87-run partnership with Kyle Jamieson before the New Zealand bowlers claimed crucial wickets to leave England struggling at the end of the second day of the second Test at The Oval in London on Thursday.

PM Modi departs from Paris after 'productive' France visit, boosted bilateral global strategic partnership

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:08 AM

Paris, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for New Delhi after concluding his successful and 'productive' visit to Paris, marking the third leg of his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia, where he participated in multiple summits and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

Jharkhand T20 League: Ranchi Titans and Koylanchal Super Kings secure semifinal berths

IANS | June 19, 2026 12:38 AM

Ranchi, June 19 (IANS) The Ranchi Titans became the first team to officially seal a spot in the semifinals of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 after pulling off a clinical six-wicket victory over the Jamshedpur Steelers. Joining them in the final four are the Koylanchal Super Kings, who also guaranteed their qualification based on the current points table standings.

2026 FIFA WC: Mokoena's late equaliser helps South Africa hold Czechia

IANS | June 19, 2026 12:20 AM

Atlanta, June 18 (IANS) South Africa fought back from a goal deficit to hold Czechia to a 1-1 draw in a Group A clash at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday, scoring their first point of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

'India-France friendship will become even stronger in times to come': PM Modi

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:58 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the India-France friendship will become even stronger in the times to come as he concludes his visit to France.

Manika Batra raises questions over her exclusion from Asian Games squad

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Table Tennis Federation of India has picked a 10-member men's and women's team led by Olympians Sreeja Akula and G Sathiyan for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, which has resulted in another Olympian, Manika Batra, raising questions over her exclusion from the squad for the event to be played at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan in a few months.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh seeks FIR over alleged Ram Mandir donation scam

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:25 PM

New Delhi/Ayodhya, June 18 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday formally demanded that an FIR be registered against officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, alleging large-scale corruption and theft of donations meant for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital gets CO2 laser machine for ENT surgeries

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:19 PM

Ahmedabad, June 18 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has added an advanced CO2 laser machine worth Rs two crore to its ENT department, expanding access to advanced surgical treatment for thousands of patients who rely on the state's largest government healthcare institution.

Paris is city of lights and colours: PM Modi to Indian diaspora

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:14 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described Paris as “the city of lights, the city of colours,” emphasising that the French capital embodies art, ideas and inspiration for innovation.