One-off Test: Batters, Suthar shine as Afghanistan trail India by 451 runs at stumps (Ld)

IANS | June 7, 2026 5:38 PM

New Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) India continued their dominance in the one-off Test against Afghanistan - declaring at 564/8 in 126 overs and then reduced the visitors to 113/5 at stumps on day two’s play. For India, debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar emerged as the standout performer to pick 3-21 in 15.5 overs, as Afghanistan still trail by 451 runs.

Indian Men’s Hockey Team departs for European Leg of FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26

IANS | June 7, 2026 5:32 PM

Bengaluru, June 7 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team departed from Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday night for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26, where they will take on some of the top hockey nations in a crucial phase of the tournament.

Sanjay Gupta reflects on what is killing movies: The audience has been abandoned

IANS | June 7, 2026 5:28 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta reflected on what is killing the movie experience in theatres via his latest social media post.

One-off Test: Suthar picks 3-21 as Afghanistan trail India by 451 runs at stumps

IANS | June 7, 2026 5:19 PM

New Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) India continued their dominance in the one-off Test against Afghanistan - declaring at 564/8 in 126 overs and then reduced the visitors to 113/5 at stumps on day two’s play. For India, debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar emerged as the standout performer to pick 3-21 in 15.5 overs, as Afghanistan still trail by 451 runs.

PoK on brink of widespread unrest as JAAC calls for lockdown protest over unmet demands

IANS | June 7, 2026 5:18 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is on the brink of widespread unrest as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has called for a major lockdown protest on June 9 over 38 unmet demands, as per reports.

Sports Min. Mandaviya leads World Bicycle Day celebrations with nationwide 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'

IANS | June 7, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) A sea of people converged at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as the National Capital celebrated World Bicycle Day with Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leading the nationwide special edition along with famous actor Vikrant Massey, World Championships silver medal-winning boxer Nupur Sheoran and famous Kannada actor Ragini Dwivedi.

‘He didn’t seem to have too much gas left in the tank’: Karim on Pant’s dismissal

IANS | June 7, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes Rishabh Pant's dismissal on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan was more a result of fatigue and dehydration than poor shot selection, after the left-hander's impressive innings ended on 81.

Tilak, Siraj headline TG20 auction’s icon category; Arfaz Ahmed, Abhirath Reddy and Chandan Sahani top buys in A category 

IANS | June 7, 2026 4:57 PM

Hyderabad, June 7 (IANS) The inaugural TG20 Player Auction got underway at Princess Convention Centre, Ramoji Film City, with a player pool comprising over 1,300 HCA-registered cricketers, franchises began assembling their squads by securing some of the state’s finest cricketing talent across the Icon, A+ and A categories. 

Emilia Clarke recollects her reaction to learning about her character’s fate in ‘Game of Thrones’

IANS | June 7, 2026 4:54 PM

Los Angeles, June 7 (IANS) British actress Emilia Clarke was fuming upon learning Daenerys Targaryen's fate in the fan-favourite series ‘Game of Thrones’.

Bumpy ride for INDIA bloc: DMK to skip meet, JMM and CPI-M miffed with Cong conduct (Lead)

IANS | June 7, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The INDIA bloc meeting, scheduled for June 8 in the capital, seems to be heading into trouble even before its commencement.