Hard-fought victories for Koylanchal Super Kings and Jamshedpur Steelers on day three of Jharkhand T20

IANS | June 13, 2026 12:20 AM

Ranchi, June 13 (IANS) Koylanchal Super Kings and the Jamshedpur Steelers secured hard-fought victories over Chota Nagpur Royals and Dhanbad Diamonds respectively on day three of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. Koylanchal Super Kings won by five wickets while Jamshedpur Steelers sealed their victory by 7 runs.

Iran gets no sanctions relief until it complies: US

IANS | June 13, 2026 12:17 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) Iran will receive no immediate sanctions relief, frozen assets or financial incentives when it signs a proposed nuclear agreement with the United States, a senior Trump administration official said, insisting that any economic benefits would be tied strictly to verified compliance with the deal.

T20 Mumbai League: Royals eye title defence against Andheri; Falcons, Tigers set for historic women’s final

IANS | June 13, 2026 12:03 AM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) The stage is set for a blockbuster finish to the T20 Mumbai League 2026, with defending champions MSC Maratha Royals taking on Arcs Andheri in the final at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the venue will also witness history unfolding when SOBO Mumbai Falcons battle against Aakash Tigers MWS in the inaugural final of the T20 Mumbai Women’s League.

2026 FIFA WC: Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:54 PM

Toronto, June 12 (IANS) Another name has been added to the players, and officials denied entry to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, an ex-Arsenal player, becoming the latest victim of the controversial policies of the three co-hosts.

'The shooting range will never feel the same again': Manu Bhaker pays emotional tribute to coach Jaspal Rana

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:29 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The passing of coach Jaspal Rana has left double-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker devastated, with the pistol shooter saying, "the shooting range will never feel the same again". Rana passed away in New Delhi early on Friday morning at a hospital to which he was admitted, apparently due to complications arising from a recent stent procedure after suffering chest discomfort late in May. He was 49.

BRICS Urbanisation Forum adopts declaration on inclusive and resilient urban growth

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:20 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concluded on Friday at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan here with the adoption of the ministerial declaration on inclusive, resilient and people-centred urban development.

Karisma Kapoor says 'In our hearts forever' on ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's first death anniversary

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:16 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor remembered her former husband, Sunjay Kapur, on his first death anniversary on Friday with a concise yet meaningful post on social media.

Women’s T20 WC: 'Visionary thinking needed', says Anjum Chopra on recurring injuries to all-rounders

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:10 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) With India leaning on a five-bowler combination for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup due to injuries to key seam-bowling all‑rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam, former captain Anjum Chopra has said that ‘visionary thinking' is needed to manage their loads more effectively.

Indian Railways recruits 43,781 candidates in FY26 amid faster tech-driven process

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Indian Railways has recruited as many as 43,781 candidates in Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 through completed recruitment cycles covering 47,084 vacancies across six major categories, reflecting the ongoing acceleration of its recruitment process, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Women's T20 WC: ICC Chairman Jay Shah extends his best wishes to participating teams

IANS | June 12, 2026 10:58 PM

Dubai, June 12 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has extended his best wishes to all 12 nations that will be participating in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which started with a clash between co-hosts England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday.