The FIFA World Cup 2026 heats up as four-time champions Germany prepare to take on Paraguay in a thrilling Last 32 clash. This pivotal knockout stage fixture promises intense football action as both nations battle for a coveted spot in the next round. The match is scheduled to be held at the iconic Boston Stadium … Read more
New Delhi [India]June 29 (ANI): HDFC Bank’s board has moved to fill its top board position by appointing former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as Part-time (Non-Executive) Chairman, a step the lender says will provide stability as it readies for its next growth phase and seeks continuity at the executive level. “We wish to inform … Read more
Outgoing Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi (File Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India]June 29 (ANI): The situation along the China border is stable even though it continues to be sensitive, requiring constant vigilance, outgoing Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said and added that the two militaries hold over 1100 ground-level interactions annually to prevent misunderstandings … Read more
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters) Washington DC [US]June 29 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Iran had requested a meeting with the US after the recent military escalation between the two sides over the Strait of Hormuz and announced that talks with Tehran would take place in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, … Read more
Alanna Ubach (Photo/Instagram/ @alannaubach) Washington DC [US]June 29 (ANI): Actor Alanna Ubach says she has always wanted her acting career to surprise audiences like an “Easter egg hunt,” reflecting on her diverse body of work that spans films and television, from Legally Blonde and Coco to Hacks and Ted, according to People. Speaking to People, … Read more
Kerala CM VD Satheesan (File Photo/ANI) Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India]June 29 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan has written to the West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Monday seeking urgent intervention in the reported denial of passport renewal to journalist R Rajagopal, citing an “adverse police verification” report from the Kolkata Police. In a post on … Read more
Mesri River in Godhra, Gujarat (Photo/ANI) Godhra (Gujarat) [India]June 29 (ANI): The Mesri River, once a lifeline for the people of Godhra in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district, is undergoing a major revival under the Gujarat Government’s Sujalam Sufalam Scheme after years of pollution and neglect had reduced parts of it to a polluted drain. The rejuvenation … Read more
A serene morning view of India Gate – Representational Image (File Photo/ANI) New Delhi [India]June 29 (ANI): India’s commercial insurance market has become increasingly buyer-friendly, driven by regulatory reforms, higher foreign investment potential, abundant reinsurance capacity and heightened competition among insurers, according to Aon’s Global Insurance Market Insights Q1 2026 report. The report said a … Read more
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (Photo/ANI) Puri (Odisha) [India]June 29 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan arrived in Puri on Monday to participate in the grand Deva Snana Purnima celebrations. The minister joined thousands of worshippers who had gathered to witness the sacred bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, marking a centuries-old tradition. … Read more
Emma Raducanu (Photo: X/Emma Raducanu) New Delhi [India]June 29 (ANI): Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon after scans confirmed that the leg injury she had been managing is a stress fracture. The British No. 1 had addressed the media at the All England Club on Sunday, insisting she was still planning to face Antonia Ruzic … Read more