Jharkhand: Dumka’s Lathipahar gets road connectivity under PM JANMAN Yojana

IANS | June 14, 2026 10:06 PM

Dumka, June 14 (IANS) Lathipahar, a quaint and remote location in Jharkhand’s Dumka district, got its first brush with modernity as it was linked with a road for the first time since Independence. The region, situated in the midst of forest and high hills, has natural vegetation in abundance, but it remained disconnected and detached from city life in the absence of road connectivity.

Japan needs to counter China's spread of 'new militarism' narrative about Tokyo: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 10:04 PM

Tokyo, June 14 (IANS) Japan needs to continue its counterarguments about China's narrative of "new militarism" of Tokyo and restructure its strategy towards Beijing in preparation for a prolonged conflict with the country, a report said.

Barred from entering US, Somali referee Artan to receive full FIFA WC salary: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 10:02 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) FIFA will reportedly pay Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan his full tournament fee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite his inability to officiate at the competition after being denied entry into the United States.

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims four more lives, death toll crosses 650

IANS | June 14, 2026 9:58 PM

Dhaka, June 14 (IANS) As many as four children have died due to symptoms-like measles in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours until 8 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected measles -elated deaths to 652, local media reported.

Dhiraj strikes individual gold, completes golden double for India at Archery World Cup

IANS | June 14, 2026 9:54 PM

Antalya, June 14 (IANS) India’s Dhiraj Bommadevara capped a memorable day at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkiye, by clinching his maiden individual recurve gold medal before completing a golden double alongside teenage sensation Kumkum Mohod in the mixed team event on Sunday.

Every fourth household in Pakistan's Islamabad has child as domestic worker: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 9:51 PM

Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) Every fourth household in Pakistan's Islamabad has a child as domestic worker as the implementation of the legislation on child domestic labour remains far from satisfactory, local media reported.

PM Modi holds 'exceptionally productive' talks with French President (Lead)

IANS | June 14, 2026 9:37 PM

Nice, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, deepening cooperation in several key sectors.

Indian Athletics Series: Pooja dominates women’s high jump in Trivandrum

IANS | June 14, 2026 9:32 PM

Trivandrum, June 14 (IANS) India’s talented high jumper Pooja continued to stamp her authority in women’s high jump event at the Trivandrum leg of the Indian Athletics Series on Sunday.

India, France agree to double bilateral trade in 5 years, bolster tech and innovation ties

IANS | June 14, 2026 9:14 PM

Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday agreed to set up a high-level mechanism to double trade between the two countries within five years, and also shared concrete ideas to strengthen and diversify bilateral ties in the fields of economic growth, technology and talent mobility, according to a joint statement issued after the summit between the two leaders at Nice in France.

India-France Atal Tinkering Lab Bridge to boost innovation via school labs

IANS | June 14, 2026 9:07 PM

Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) In a bid to deepen innovation-led cooperation between India and France, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes have established the India–France Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Bridge to enable collaboration among young innovators in both countries, it was announced on Sunday.