West Indies produced a dramatic late finish to defeat defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets in a thrilling Women’s T20 World Cup Group 2 encounter in Southampton. Chasing a competitive target of 163, the Caribbean side reached 163-3 with just one ball remaining, thanks to a match-winning unbeaten 90 from veteran batter Shemaine Campbelle. The victory gave West Indies a crucial start to their campaign in a group where every point could prove decisive. The chase went down to the final over, with New Zealand captain Sophie Devine entrusted with defending six runs. Campbelle kept her composure under pressure…
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India will begin their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. The former champions head into the tournament confident about their preparations and eager to make a strong start in one of cricket’s most intense rivalries. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed satisfaction with the team’s build-up despite mixed results in the warm-up matches. One of the biggest positives for India has been the form of wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, whose performances with the bat have boosted the team’s confidence ahead of the tournament. Harmanpreet said the warm-up fixtures provided valuable…
Qatar created a landmark moment in their football history by earning their first-ever FIFA World Cup point after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B opener in San Francisco on Sunday. The Asian champions appeared headed for defeat after Switzerland dominated much of the contest and took an early lead through Breel Embolo’s penalty in the 17th minute. The spot-kick was awarded after Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada was judged to have fouled a Swiss attacker inside the box. Embolo converted confidently to put the Europeans ahead. Switzerland controlled possession, dictated the tempo and consistently threatened the Qatari…
Akane Yamaguchi continued her impressive run of form by securing a place in her fourth consecutive final with a straight-games victory over India’s P. V. Sindhu at the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2026 in Sydney on Saturday. The Japanese top seed defeated Sindhu 22-20, 21-12 in the women’s singles semifinal, extending her unbeaten record against the Indian star since 2022. Yamaguchi, a three-time world champion, has enjoyed a remarkable stretch over the past month, winning the Thailand Open before finishing runner-up to world No. 1 An Se Young at both the Singapore Open and Indonesia Open. The 29-year-old has not…
In a major step towards strengthening India’s energy security and accelerating economic development in the Northeast, the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate mineral oil operations in the Assam-Nagaland boundary areas. The agreement was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. Describing the agreement as a historic milestone, Amit Shah said the MoU would unlock new opportunities for oil and natural gas exploration while opening a…
The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum commenced in New Delhi on Thursday under India’s BRICS Chairship for 2026, bringing together ministers, senior officials, and urban development experts from member nations to discuss the future of sustainable and inclusive cities. Hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the two-day forum is being held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan and features participation from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, who emphasized the importance of placing urban development at the…
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will convene the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation (SARTHI) on June 12, 2026, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The meeting will be chaired by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary. The initiative has been launched as a high-level advisory platform aimed at driving reforms and strengthening India’s Industrial Training Institute (ITI) ecosystem. Senior representatives from the Central and State Governments, industry bodies, regulatory institutions, and the broader skilling ecosystem will participate in discussions focused on the…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with developed economies are a key pillar of the country’s long-term growth strategy, helping attract investments, create jobs, promote innovation, and strengthen India’s integration into global markets. Speaking at the closing session of the 5th Annual Meeting of India Global Innovation Connect in New Delhi, Goyal highlighted the importance of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. According to the Minister, the agreement has established a strong framework for trade,…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Anthropic have announced a global strategic partnership aimed at accelerating enterprise-scale adoption of artificial intelligence. As part of the collaboration, TCS will become a Global Premier Partner in Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network and establish a dedicated business unit focused on delivering AI-powered solutions across industries. The partnership seeks to address one of the biggest challenges facing enterprises today: moving AI initiatives beyond pilot projects and into full-scale production. By combining Anthropic’s Claude AI models with TCS’ expertise in governance, implementation, and large-scale digital transformation, the companies aim to help organizations deploy AI confidently, particularly in…
As part of the strategic collaboration, guests checking into Vivanta properties will be welcomed with a curated SKINN fragrance vials- designed as a travel-friendly, collectible vial, that that reimagines check in as an avante-garde sensory experience, with ‘his’ and ‘hers’ fragrances tailored to today’s guest. Through this partnership, SKINN – House of Titan introduces a fragrance-led dimension to the guest journey at Vivanta, enhancing engagement at the very first touchpoint while extending the brand beyond personal fragrance into thoughtfully curated lifestyle experiences. The fragrances are thoughtfully crafted for the young, modern traveler. For Vivanta, the initiative reinforces a continued focus…