India and Australia discuss bilateral skill cooperation

IANS | June 15, 2026 7:10 PM

Canberra, June 15 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India (HCI) in Canberra and Australia's Minister for Skills and Training on Monday met and discussed the ongoing bilateral skills cooperation between both countries.

India all set to host historic Asian Senior Fencing Championships from June 19

IANS | June 15, 2026 6:43 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India is officially ready to make sporting history as the nation prepares to host the highly anticipated Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 in the national capital, scheduled to take place from June 19 to June 24 at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This monumental event marks the first time India has ever hosted a continental-level fencing championship.

Technology key pillar of India-Slovakia partnership: PM Modi

IANS | June 15, 2026 6:28 PM

Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico on Monday agreed to strengthen cooperation for protection of critical information infrastructure and preventing and countering cybercrime, while promoting an open, secure, accessible, stable, interoperable, resilient and peaceful digital space.

Official ball unveiled ahead of Rugby Premier League season 2

IANS | June 15, 2026 6:23 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (IANS) The Rugby Premier League (RPL) on Monday unveiled the official ball ahead of the start of season 2 in Hyderabad. The unveiling brought together captains from all 10 teams a day before the league kicks off at the Gachibowli Stadium, along with Rugby India president and league commissioner Rahul Bose and CMO Sujoy Ganguly.

Chennai Bulls’ Sandhya hopes Rugby Premier League inspires next generation of girls from rural India

Vaishnavi Iyer | June 15, 2026 6:05 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) From a tea garden in West Bengal to becoming one of the most recognisable faces in Indian women's rugby, Sandhya Rai's journey has built on resilience, family support and an unwavering belief in the opportunities the sport can create. As the Rugby Premier League (RPL) prepares to launch its second season and introduce a women's competition for the first time, Rai hopes the tournament's visibility will inspire young girls from small towns and rural communities to dream bigger.

CA has evaluated the idea to host BBL in India and sees long-term benefits: IPL chair Arun Dhumal

IANS | June 15, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal believes Cricket Australia's decision to launch the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season in India could have benefits that extend beyond commercial gains, saying the move has the potential to contribute to cricket's growth in emerging markets at a time when the sport is preparing for its Olympic return.