Those supporting Rahul Gandhi as PM are welcome: Congress on reports of Trinamool merger

IANS | June 11, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Congress leaders on Thursday said there is a "natural possibility" of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress merging with the party, since the former West Bengal Chief Minister initially belonged to it and emphasised that whoever wants to see Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the future Prime Minister is welcome.

Thailand, Hong Kong, UAE and Indonesia secure Women's Asia Cup berth

IANS | June 11, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Thailand, Hong Kong, the UAE and Indonesia confirmed their places in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup later this year after registering comfortable victories in the quarter-finals of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup on Thursday.

Top Indian banks offer NRIs up to 6.6 pc on foreign currency deposits

IANS | June 11, 2026 3:56 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) India's top financial banking services providers -- State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of India (BoI), and Yes Bank -- have sharply raised interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR(B) deposits following the Reserve Bank of India's recent measures to attract foreign currency inflows, with lenders now offering Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) returns of up to 6.6 per cent on US dollar deposits.

Congress to launch 3-month national campaign against inflation, exam scams

IANS | June 11, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Congress party on Thursday announced a national-level campaign for the coming three months, with every party leader and worker expected to hit the streets against inflation, unemployment, exam scams, social inequality and weak diplomacy in the wake of the Gulf conflict.

'200,000 tickets sold; excited for the world to fall in love with women's cricket': Barrett-Wild

Niharika Raina | June 11, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Beth Barrett‑Wild, tournament director of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, said she is excited for a nation "to fall in love with women’s cricket” as ticket sales for the 12-team mega event have touched the 200,000 mark.

Jackky Bhagnani shares romantic NYC memories with his most ‘favourite person’

IANS | June 11, 2026 3:43 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani has shared a series of heartwarming glimpses from his trip to New York City.

Akshay Kumar reflects on his bond with Pankaj Dheer: ‘He was there from my first film’

IANS | June 11, 2026 3:39 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar got emotional while remembering his late friend and co-star Pankaj Dheer.

IN-SPACe selects three space startups for funding under Technology Adoption Fund

IANS | June 11, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The government agency Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Thursday selected three Indian space startups -- Astrobase Space Technologies, SatSure Analytics India and TM2SPACE Technologies -- as the first set of Indian Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) for funding under its Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme.

Ananya Panday enjoys peaceful getaway with meditation, ayurveda and sound therapy

IANS | June 11, 2026 3:28 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday on Thursday took to social media to share a glimpse of her peaceful four-day wellness retreat focused on relaxation, healing, and self-care.

World leaders extend wishes to PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister

IANS | June 11, 2026 3:16 PM

Abu Dhabi, June 11 (IANS) Leaders from across the world continue to extend wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, congratulating him on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.