Annu Kapoor shares why ‘Uttar Da Puttar’ resonated with him

IANS | June 12, 2026 4:13 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Veteran actor Annu Kapoor has shared what drew him to the upcoming film “Uttar Da Puttar.”

Poonam Dhillon opens up on sacrificing her career for motherhood

IANS | June 12, 2026 4:11 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon has opened up about taking a step back from her flourishing film career to focus on raising her children.

'I’ve given it my all': Williamson brings curtain down on illustrious New Zealand career

IANS | June 12, 2026 4:00 PM

Wellington, June 12 (IANS) New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 16-year career during which he established himself as the country's highest run-scorer across formats and one of the finest batters of his generation.

Women’s T20 WC: Indian team will walk with confidence of being ODI WC champion, says Anjum Chopra

Niharika Raina | June 12, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former skipper Anjum Chopra believes no side can claim favourites status in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, but insists India carries a distinct advantage going into the tournament - the confidence of being 50-over World Cup winners.

Shoojit Sircar celebrates 6 years of 'Gulabo-Sitabo'

IANS | June 12, 2026 3:56 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar brought together powerhouse performers Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana, for the first time in the 2020 laughter ride, "Gulabo Sitabo".

India urges BRICS nations to empower small farmers, ensure food security

IANS | June 12, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India on Friday appealed to BRICS nations for greater collaboration, urging all member countries to work together towards empowering small farmers, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the world.

Agentic AI returns in India likely to grow fivefold to $14 million in two years: Report

IANS | June 12, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Agentic AI returns in India are expected to grow fivefold to $14.4 million, and AI return on investment is expected to rise from 22 per cent to about 40 per cent within two years, a report said on Friday.

'Will continue to fight': Meenakshi Natarajan after SC declines to intervene in nomination rejection row

IANS | June 12, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan on Friday asserted that the party will continue their "fight" for justice following the Supreme Court declining to interfere with the Returning Officer's decision rejecting her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh over the alleged non-disclosure of a criminal case in Telangana.

'Prepared to be arrested': Jitu Patwari as Congress protests against cancellation of Natarajan's RS nomination

IANS | June 12, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) As the Congress staged a protest here over the cancellation of party leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh, its state party chief Jitu Patwari said that they were ready to be arrested if not allowed to stage the agitation.

Govt curbs diesel hoarding as OMCs absorb losses of Rs 500 crore per day

IANS | June 12, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government on Friday introduced temporary restrictions on diesel sales through retail outlets to curb hoarding and black marketing, as public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) continue to absorb losses of around Rs 500 crore per day to shield consumers from global fuel price volatility.