India recorded the highest doping violations in WADA’s report among nations testing over 5,000 samples. With a 3.8% positivity rate, 214 cases from 5,606 tests, concerns have grown. The Sports Ministry vowed a strict clean-up drive and amendments to the Anti-Doping Act after addressing WADA’s raised objections to current regulations.
In response to the call given by YSRCP chief YS Jagan, a ‘Youth Fight’ program is scheduled to be held in Vizag on June 23. A poster for the event was unveiled today at the YSRCP office in Maddilapalem. The unveiling ceremony saw the participation of Visakhapatnam district YSRCP president KK Raju, MLC Varudu Kalyani, […]
The makers of #Suriya45 revealed its title as “Karuppu,” an intense action thriller starring Suriya, on RJ Balaji’s birthday. Shared via X, the poster shows a machete-wielding figure. Trisha plays the female lead, with Indrans, Yogi Babu, and others in key roles. Music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, with visuals by GK Vishnu.
Team India made a solid start in its first innings of the opening Test against England, scoring 87 runs without loss in 23 overs. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (37) and KL Rahul (42) are batting steadily and laying a strong foundation. Earlier, England won the toss and chose to bowl first in the first match of […]
Israel remains firm on continuing its conflict with Iran due to perceived existential threats posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Jerusalem views Iran’s military capabilities and support for proxy groups as direct dangers to its security. Israel believes that halting the war without securing its safety could embolden Iran.
TMC upheld respect for the judiciary but condemned opposition parties for denying aid to thousands of non-teaching staff dismissed after the Supreme Court canceled the 2016 recruitment. The Calcutta High Court barred West Bengal from implementing a financial support scheme for these employees until September 26 or further orders.
England has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the first test. England’s Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir.
England has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the first test. India’s Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (w), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.
Following the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 270 people, 220 victims have been identified via DNA tests, with 202 bodies returned to families. The Air India flight crashed into a medical complex shortly after take-off. Victims include 160 Indians, 34 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian. Identification efforts for remaining victims continue.
Suriya’s next film, directed by RJ Balaji, is titled “Karuppu,” revealed on the director’s birthday. The makers shared a pre-look poster with Suriya’s silhouette, sparking fan excitement. Trisha plays the female lead. Produced as “Suriya 45,” the film follows “Retro,” which had a lukewarm box office run. “Karuppu” promises a stor...
Madhya Pradesh’s PWD formed a committee to resolve safety concerns over a Bhopal railway overbridge with a sharp 90-degree turn, built for ₹18 crore. The design reportedly stemmed from land constraints. Officials now seek additional land from the railways to smooth the turn. The bridge, near Aishbagh stadium, is yet to be inaugurated.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, June 20, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81354.85, down at 7.02 points or 0.01%, and the Nifty was at 24787.65, down at 5.60 points or 0.02%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.61 against the dollar.
A special NIA court denied Gautam Navlakha’s plea to live in Delhi, citing bail conditions restricting him to Mumbai. Arrested in 2020 in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, Navlakha cited financial hardship and personal issues. The court ruled permanent relocation differs from travel and deemed his request “unnecessary.”
Dozens were injured as Iranian strikes hit Israeli cities, including a hospital and apartment building. Israel retaliated, targeting Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor. Amid warnings from Iraq’s top cleric and global evacuation efforts, tensions surged. China urged de-escalation. A human rights group reports 639 deaths in Iran from Israeli strikes.
SIT takes a key decision in phone tapping case accused Prabhakar Rao’s case. SIT will soon approach the Supreme Court. The police will request that the relief granted to Prabhakar be cancelled. There is also a possibility of filing a petition in the Nampally court for a custodial investigation. The members of the review committee […]