With over 19,000 DPIIT-recognised ventures, Gujarat powering India’s start-up ecosystem

IANS | June 12, 2026 5:16 PM

Gandhinagar, June 12 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi government completes 12 years at the helm in the Centre, Gujarat’s success story is also hogging the headlines because of its fast-emerging start-up ecosystem. The Western state, ruled by the BJP for over decades now, has led the nation in shaping the growth trajectory of the Start-up India mission, an initiative that remains a key hallmark of the Modi government.

'Unacceptable': India lodges strong protest with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners (Ld)

IANS | June 12, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge India's strong protest against the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Gulf of Oman, stressing that Washington's actions are "unacceptable and undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce" in a sensitive region.

India’s Bhullar registers strong opening round at International Series Morocco

IANS | June 12, 2026 5:10 PM

Rabat, June 12 (IANS) It was a tale of contrasting nines for Gaganjeet Bhullar, who produced a 3-under 70 in the opening round of the US$2 million International Series Morocco. After looking set for a low number with four birdies in five holes of the latter half of the front nine for a 4-under 32, the IGPL star gave away three bogeys on the back nine for a 38.

India's rise challenges myth that authoritarianism is needed for economic growth: Report

IANS | June 12, 2026 5:05 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India’s steady economic ascent supported by sustained growth, a young population and resilient democratic institutions is poised to challenge the notion that authoritarianism is a necessary shortcut to rapid development, a new report has said.

Singapore charges three over alleged $18 million Chinese mattress export scheme: Report

IANS | June 12, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Three men and three companies have been charged in Singapore for their alleged involvement in a scheme to falsely declare China-made mattresses as Singapore-origin goods in an apparent attempt to evade US import duties, according to a report.

Tanvi Patri, Abhinav Garg to lead Indian contingent at Badminton Asia Junior Championships

IANS | June 12, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) All India Junior ranking medallists Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg will lead a strong Indian contingent for the Badminton Asia Junior (U-19) Championships to be held in Yatsushiro, Japan, from June 26-July 5, 2026.

'Operation Lotus never fails': MP Kirti Azad's swipe at BJP amid Trinamool rebellion

IANS | June 12, 2026 4:51 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) With dissent within the Trinamool Congress refusing to abate, MP Kirti Azad accused the BJP on Friday of causing the rift within the Mamata Banerjee-led party, quipping: "Operation Lotus never fails".

Women’s T20 WC: Batting must lead the way for this Indian team as bowling is still developing, says Anjum Chopra

Niharika Raina | June 12, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra has said batting must lead the way for the Indian team at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, stressing that the bowling unit is still developing and will need to dig deeper if the side is to go all the way to the trophy.

At least 40 fake FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sites linked to fraud network: Report

IANS | June 12, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) At least 40 fake FIFA World Cup 2026 ticketing websites linked to a fraud network involving 15 active cybercriminal operators have been identified, according to a report released on Friday.

India's retail inflation at 3.93 pc in May, remains below RBI's 4 pc target

IANS | June 12, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India's retail inflation stood at 3.93 per cent in May, remaining below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4 per cent, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday.