US V-P Vance warns allies not to undermine Iran deal

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:37 PM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) US Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday delivered a blunt warning to critics of the Trump administration's Iran agreement, saying that efforts to undermine the deal could jeopardise a rare opportunity to stabilise the Middle East after months of conflict.

Net direct tax collections surges 14.6 pc to Rs 5.21 lakh crore

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:25 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India’s net direct tax collections surged 14.64 per cent (year-on-year) to Rs 5.21 lakh crore in the April 1-June 17 period this fiscal (FY27), according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Thursday.

Hockey India congratulates Jugraj Singh on completing 100 international caps

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:20 PM

Rotterdam, June 18 (IANS) Hockey India extended its heartfelt congratulations to Indian men's hockey team defender and dragflicker Jugraj Singh, who achieved the milestone of 100 international caps on Thursday during India's FIH Pro League match against Germany in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Rugby Premier League: Bengaluru Bravehearts return to winning ways in Season 2

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:56 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) Bengaluru Bravehearts came back strongly to beat Delhi Redz 38-28 in a thrilling clash in the men's section on the third day of Season 2 in the Rugby Premier League, while Chennai Bulls and Delhi Redz (women) played out a 26-26 draw at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Jiiva-starrer Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan's first look released

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:55 PM

Chennai, June 18 (IANS) The makers of director M Rajesh's next full lengthy comedy entertainer, 'Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan', featuring actor Jiiva in the lead, on Thursday released the first look poster of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

PM Modi specifically voiced safety and security of seafarers at G7 Summit: Misri

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:27 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Emphasising that India hopes to see a rapid return of peace and stability in West Asia following the signing of an agreement between the US and Iran, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi specifically emphasised the issue of the safety and security of seafarers during meetings with his counterparts and in his interventions at the G7 Summit in France's Evian, over the last couple of days.