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ROTTERDAM-Hockey India congratulated Indian men's hockey team defender and drag flicker Jugraj Singh on completing 100 international caps during India's FIH Pro League match against Germany in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Jugraj, who hails from Amritsar, Punjab, made his senior international debut

NEW DELHI-The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has challenged the official findings related to the crash of Air India Flight AI 171 shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12, claiming that simulator tests point to a major electrical failure

GENEVA-India firmly rejected what it called “baseless and malicious allegations” by Pakistan and dismissed references to Jammu and Kashmir made by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reiterating at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that the region remains

MUMBAI-Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi, who performed at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto, has credited India, Morocco and Canada for shaping her journey as an artist, saying India gave her the “wings to fly.” Sharing images from

AUCKLAND-Hockey India on June 18 congratulated veteran midfielder Neha on completing 200 international appearances for the Indian women's hockey team during India's FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup match against Uruguay. Born in Sonipat, Haryana, Neha took up hockey under the guidance

EVIAN (FRANCE)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reviewed the full range of bilateral relations on June 16 during a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. The two leaders welcomed the positive

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Several players with Indian heritage are representing their respective nations at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, Australia's Nishan Velupillay, Qatar's Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, and DR Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy. Among them, Singh achieved

MUSCAT- The mortal remains of two Indian seafarers who lost their lives in the attack on the vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on June 17. In a statement posted on X, the Embassy

NEW YORK- India reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations Charter ahead of UN Charter Day, with India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, describing the document as a symbol of “hope” for the country's 1.4 billion people. Harish made

AUCKLAND- Hockey India congratulated midfielder Jyoti on reaching the milestone of 100 international caps during India’s match against Japan at the FIH Women’s Hockey Nations Cup in New Zealand on June 16. Jyoti, who hails from Haryana, made her international debut

NEW YORK- India has opposed proposals to expand the United Nations Security Council by adding only temporary members, saying such a move would fall short of meaningful reform. Speaking at UN talks on Security Council reform, India's Permanent Representative to the

NEW DELHI- California-born golfer Manav Shah, whose family hails from Gujarat, will make history when he tees off at Shinnecock Hills on June 18 for the U.S. Open, becoming the first player associated with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL)

NEW DELHI-The Malta-flagged LNG carrier DISHA, managed by a consortium led by the Shipping Corporation of India, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz with a cargo of 62,370 metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) bound for Dahej in

AUCKLAND- The Indian women’s hockey team came from two goals down to defeat the United States 3–2 in its opening Pool A match of the FIH Women’s Nations Cup on June 15. The United States took control early, with Ashley Sessa

DAMBULLA - India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and captain Tilak Varma were involved in heated exchanges with Sri Lanka A players during and after a dramatic Super Over defeat in the tri-series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June

MUSCAT -The Indian Embassy in Oman said on June 15 that all 14 Indian crew members aboard Indian-flagged mechanized sailing vessel 'Virat 1', which suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman, have been rescued. The Embassy said the crew

MUSCAT- The Indian Embassy in Oman announced June 15 that it is facilitating the early repatriation of an Indian national who died due to medical complications aboard the vessel 'MT Celestial' at Duqm Port. The deceased was identified as Nishanth Uirthanathan. The Embassy

AHMEDABAD — A year after the crash of Air India flight AI-171, a lawyer representing more than 135 affected families said an interim statement released by investigators offered no new information about the cause of the disaster that killed 260 people. The

LONDON - India spinner Radha Yadav said winning India's first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title remains her ultimate goal as she prepares for her fifth appearance at the global tournament, adding that representing the country is the greatest feeling

NEW DELHI- India captain Harmanpreet Kaur says the key to handling heightened expectations ahead of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup is to remain focused on preparation and not allow outside pressure to disrupt the team's process. India enters the

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister on June 10, surpassing former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's record with 4,399 days in office. The milestone drew congratulations from across the United States and around the

NEW DELHI — The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has arranged for Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, the father of teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the 50-over tri-series and has offered to

NEW DELHI - India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has broken his silence after being replaced as the men's T20I captain, extending his best wishes to the national team and expressing support for new skipper Shreyas Iyer. Hours after the

AHMEDABAD-American mother-daughter duo Kemi Blake and Kimani Blake have highlighted their connection with India after winning medals at the World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad. Competing at EKA Arena against top yogasana athletes from around the world, 35-year-old Kemi Blake won gold

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – The youth-led "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) is set to launch a nationwide campaign following a demonstration at Jantar Mantar on June 6, 2026. Founder Abhijeet Dipke, who led the Delhi rally after returning from

CHENNAI -Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on June 8 felicitated Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament and presented him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh. The meeting also

NEW DELHI- Rejecting Pakistan's criticism of two river projects, India on June 5 reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) remains in abeyance until Pakistan completely stops supporting cross-border terrorism. The response from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after

NEW DELHI — FIFA has acknowledged a ticketing error that allowed a small number of fans to obtain FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets at no cost, later canceling the bookings and asking supporters to pay the correct price to retain

AHMEDABAD — More than 400 athletes from over 60 countries will compete in the inaugural World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, which will be held at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad from June 4 to 8. The five-day event will bring together

AHMEDABAD -Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received words of encouragement and advice from Indian cricket star Virat Kohli following the IPL 2026 final, with Kohli urging the youngster to stay focused on his cricket and continue building on a remarkable

AHMEDABAD - Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli has urged young cricketers to focus on preparation, adaptability and understanding match situations, saying success on the field is built through work done away from the spotlight. Reflecting on the demands of modern cricket,

NEW DELHI - Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has secured the Indian media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA World Cup 2030, along with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and several other FIFA events through 2034, the

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- Royal Challengers Bengaluru gave fans a glimpse of its IPL title celebrations by sharing a video of star batter Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma dancing after the franchise secured its second consecutive Indian Premier League championship. RCB

AHMEDABAD- While Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31, Rajasthan Royals teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged

BENGALURU- Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D.K. Shivakumar has been unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) and will take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3. The announcement came after a CLP meeting at Vidhana Soudha in

AHMEDABAD - Powered by veteran batter Virat Kohli's fastest half-century in the Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured back-to-back IPL titles with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31. Kohli

LUCKNOW -Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 29 confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain with immediate effect, a decision accepted by the franchise after the team finished last in the IPL 2026 standings. Pant, who joined LSG

NEW YORK- An oil tanker carrying petroleum bound for India has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking data. The Nissos Keros is headed to Visakhapatnam and is expected to arrive on June 3, according to multiple vessel-tracking services. The Marshall

NEW DELHI -India’s total foodgrain production increased by 5.3 percent to an all-time high of 376.563 million tons in 2025-26, compared to 357.732 million tons in the previous year, according to the third advance estimates of major agricultural crops released

LONDON- Indian umpires Janani N, Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan have been named in the officiating panel for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while Indian match referee GS Lakshmi has also been selected for the tournament beginning June

NEW CHANDIGARH - Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the most explosive innings in Indian Premier League history on May 27, smashing 97 off just 28 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator while also breaking

MUMBAI-Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta thanked the team’s supporters after Punjab Kings narrowly missed the IPL 2026 playoffs, saying the season’s “rollercoaster ride” felt complete because of the fans’ unwavering support. Preity Zinta posted, “A big thank you

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Zee Entertainment has entered talks with FIFA to acquire television and streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India, the company said on May 26. The discussions come weeks before the tournament begins on

NEW DELHI -Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s return to the Indian Premier League final carries significance beyond cricket, coming a year after the franchise’s maiden IPL title celebrations in Bengaluru ended in tragedy. RCB secured a place in the IPL 2026 final after

ADELAIDE  - Travis Head’s wife Jessica has spoken out about the social media abuse directed at the family and their friends following the Australian batter’s on-field spat with Virat Kohli in an IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and

KATHMANDU-Two Indian mountaineers died while descending from Mount Everest after successfully scaling the world’s tallest peak, Nepal tourism officials confirmed on May 22. Himal Gautam, Director at Nepal’s Department of Tourism shared that Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are died during

MUMBAI- Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee and handed one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In orchards across south Gujarat and paddy fields in eastern India, farmers are watching two traditional crops step into the international spotlight. The recent presentation of Gujarat’s Kesar mangoes to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk CHANDIGARH - In a move aimed at highlighting Lahore’s layered cultural past, Pakistan’s Punjab government has cleared a proposal to restore several historic pre-Partition names of roads, neighborhoods and public sites across the city. The decision was taken

BENGALURU- Indian cricket star Virat Kohli spoke about leadership, pressure and purpose-driven performance during a session at the third RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit Powered by Leaders in Bengaluru. During the session titled ‘Mind Over Everything: Virat Kohli on Peak