Global oil demand recovery underway, peace in Gulf must for normalisation in crude markets: IEA

IANS | July 11, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) A recovery in global oil demand from a low of 97.9 million barrel per day (mb/d) in May (a decline of 5.3 mb/d year-on-year) is underway and by October, the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global demand to be up by more than 8 mb/d from the May low point, putting it above 2025 levels for the first time since February.

Kiwi-Indians adding new colours to New Zealand's economy, says PM Modi

IANS | July 11, 2026 2:23 PM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that the people of New Zealand have warmly embraced the Kiwi-Indian community and have faith in their talent and vision to contribute to the country's economy.

Heavy rainfall alert across Uttarakhand until July 14; landslide risks increase

IANS | July 11, 2026 2:22 PM

Dehradun, July 11 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed forecast warning of heavy rainfall across several districts of Uttarakhand from July 11 to July 14, prompting the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) to direct all district administrations to remain on high alert in view of the possibility of weather-related incidents.

Suja Varunee tells mom: It is our turn to take care of you!

IANS | July 11, 2026 2:18 PM

Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Actress Suja Varunee, who is also the wife of well known actor Shivaji Dev, the grandson of legendary Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan, on Saturday penned an emotional note in which she told her mother, who is currently undergoing a surgery, that she had spent a lifetime taking care of them and that it was now their turn to take care of her.

FIFA WC: Colombia federation condemns death threats to Campaz after round of 16 exit

IANS | July 11, 2026 2:14 PM

Bogota, July 11 (IANS) The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) on Saturday urged authorities to investigate threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz after the team's World Cup elimination.

Govt mulls common standards for messaging platforms after WhatsApp username row

IANS | July 11, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The government is considering introducing uniform standards for messaging platforms operating in India following the controversy over WhatsApp's proposed username feature, according to multiple reports.

Kareena Kapoor swims in the middle of the Aegean Sea during her Greece vacation

IANS | July 11, 2026 1:58 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor seems to be making the most of her summer getaway in Greece.

Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji Maharaj receives grand welcome in MP's Neemuch

IANS | July 11, 2026 1:55 PM

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), July 11 (IANS) Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji Maharaj received a grand welcome on his arrival in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district on Saturday to participate in a Sant Sammelan, with thousands of devotees gathering along the route to seek his blessings.

'I don't know why my son did this, he was fine': Father of Bengaluru triple murder accused (LD)

IANS | July 11, 2026 1:55 PM

Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) “I don’t know why my son did this. He was fine and mentally stable,” said Chikkanna, the father of Prashant, the 34-year-old man accused of killing three family members before dying by suicide in Bengaluru’s Kottigepalya locality on Saturday morning.

‘He’s going to be the main man’: Santner backs Duffy to lead pace attack against West Indies

IANS | July 11, 2026 1:48 PM

Guyana, July 11 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has backed Jacob Duffy to step up as the 'main man' of the Black Caps’ pace attack during the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies, saying the experienced seamer has earned the opportunity to lead a youthful bowling group.