21 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes returns as England announce squad for third Test
Ben Stokes will lead England in the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Joe Root loses 27th Test as captain despite record-breaking knock
After losing the opener, New Zealand bounced back against England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.
Joe Root equals this unwanted captaincy record in Test cricket
England cricket team talisman Joe Root has added an unwanted record to his name.
US-Iran talks progress toward broader Middle East ceasefire: Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has announced significant progress in peace negotiations with Iranian officials.
Bangladesh head coach disappointed with team's 3-0 drubbing by Australia
Bangladesh's head coach Phil Simmons has expressed his disappointment at the team's 3-0 defeat in the T20I series against Australia.
India-Ireland T20I series to be played in Belfast: Details here
Cricket Ireland has confirmed that the upcoming men's T20I series against India will be hosted at Stormont, Belfast.
Brendon McCullum addresses relationship with Ben Stokes after nightclub incident
Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, has insisted that the recent nightclub incident involving captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson has not affected their professional relationship.
Mitchell Marsh stars in Australia's 3-0 rout over Bangladesh: Stats
Australia routed Bangladesh 3-0 with a seven-wicket win in the final T20I at the Bir Shreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday.
Ben Stokes set to return as England's Test captain: Details
Ben Stokes will return as England's captain for the third Test against New Zealand, head coach Brendon McCullum has confirmed.
Word of the Day: Penury
"Penury" refers to a state of extreme poverty and severe financial struggle.
Word of the Day: Parley
"Parley" is a noun and verb that refers to a discussion or conference between opposing sides, usually to resolve a conflict or negotiate terms.
Word of the Day: Quorum
"Quorum" is a noun that refers to the minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting or official gathering to make decisions legally or formally.
India beat Sri Lanka in Tri-Nation A series final: Stats
India A won the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka A by a convincing margin of 66 runs.
Word of the Day: Savage
"Savage" is an adjective that describes something fierce, violent, brutal, or extremely harsh.
Word of the Day: Gullible
"Gullible" is an adjective used to describe someone who is easily fooled or too ready to believe what others say.
Word of the Day: Beatific
"Beatific" is an adjective that describes someone or something showing deep happiness, peace, or heavenly joy.
Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first-ever player with 200 T20I appearances: Stats
Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women's cricket team captain, has unlocked another achievement.
Why are gamma rays emanating from Milky Way's core?
A new study has left the door open for self-annihilating dark matter to explain the gamma-ray emissions from the center of our galaxy.
Why Russia has suspended petrol sales to civilians in Crimea
In a major development, the authorities in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian petrol sales.
AR Rahman shares teaser of tribute song to Asha Bhosle
AR Rahman has shared a teaser for his upcoming song with Asha Bhosle.
These 8 IPOs will hit Indian market next week
The primary market is set to see a flurry of activity with the launch of eight new initial public offerings (IPOs) next week.
Where did horses come from?
A new fossil DNA study has upended the long-held belief that horses were introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors.
Trump allies, Musk to attend Peter Thiel's secretive retreat
A recent leak from the Dialog website has unveiled a list of attendees for its secretive retreats.
Skeleton of world's rarest marine mammal preserved digitally
Scientists have digitally reconstructed the skeleton of the world's most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita.
This is the world's 1st smart squid fishing robot
China has tested what it calls the world's first intelligent squid fishing robot, a revolutionary machine designed to mimic human movements and lure deep-sea creatures to the surface.
This Chinese AI system can track space hurricanes
A team of scientists led by China has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to detect space hurricanes.
India-EU free trade agreement to be signed by December
India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by December, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced today.
India's merchandise exports up by 15% in Apr-Jun: Piyush Goyal
India's merchandise exports have witnessed a remarkable growth of around 15% during April 1-June 14, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced today.
WTC 2025-27: NZ tied with SL despite win at Oval
New Zealand have consolidated their fourth spot in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points after defeating England by 253 runs in the 2nd Test at The Oval in London.
Matt Henry scripts records with 10-fer at The Oval: Stats
Matt Henry's six-wicket haul powered New Zealand to a 253-run win over England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.
Ranveer Singh earned a whopping ₹325cr from 'Dhurandhar'?
Ranveer Singh has reportedly become India's highest-paid actor after his blockbuster duology, Dhurandhar.
TN: 7 dead, over 60 hospitalized in ammonia gas leak
A tragic incident of ammonia gas leak at St Peter's and Paul Seafoods Exports in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, has left seven workers, all women, dead as per PTI.
NZ bounce back against England in Oval Test: Stats
After losing the opener, New Zealand bounced back against England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.
Oscar Isaac's 'In the Hand of...': Cast, plot, premiere date
The star-studded drama In the Hand of Dante, featuring Oscar Isaac and Gal Gadot, is set for its digital premiere on Netflix on June 24.
3rd T20I: Dominant Australia thrash Bangladesh to script whitewash
Australia have scripted a 3-0 whitewash against Bangladesh with a dominant seven-wicket triumph in the third and final T20 International match in Chattogram.
CJP continues protest at Jantar Mantar, appeals for support
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting at Jantar Mantar for the second day, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Towhid Hridoy completes 4,000 T20 runs with 61* vs Australia
Bangladesh's batting lineup crumbled in the third and final T20I against Australia, with the team only managing to score 109 runs for eight wickets while batting first in Chattogram.
'Carry On Jatta 4' trailer: Gippy Grewal brings the laughs
The trailer for the highly anticipated Punjabi film Carry On Jatta 4 was released on Sunday.
PM Modi delays airport departure to help NEET-UG examinees
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delayed his departure from Delhi Airport on Sunday by 45 minutes to ensure smooth travel for students appearing for the NEET-UG re-examination.
'Bahubali: The Torchbearer' to hit Netflix on Friday
More than a decade after the Baahubali franchise revolutionized Indian cinema, a new project titled Bahubali: The Torchbearer is set to premiere on Netflix on Friday (June 26).
UK PM Starmer on verge of resigning: Report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly on the verge of resigning, with reports suggesting he could announce his decision as soon as Monday.
Market cap of India's top 9 companies up ₹2.15L crore
The combined market capitalization of nine out of India's top 10 most valued companies witnessed a major surge, gaining ₹2.15 lakh crore last week.
India's Russian oil imports have gone up in June
India's crude oil imports from Russia surged to an average of 2.66 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, according to data from maritime and commodity intelligence firm Kpler.
Air India Express introducing 1st international route from Navi Mumbai
Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights from Navi Mumbai to Abu Dhabi, starting July 15.
Attention! You can't beta test GTA VI yet
Gamers eagerly awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) have been targeted by a new phishing scam.
AI-generated influencers are now promoting products on social media
An investigation by The Guardian has revealed that brands are now using AI-generated influencers on social media to promote their products.
'Europe 2031' scenario warns of AI divide, Europe's tech irrelevance
A speculative thought experiment, dubbed "Europe 2031," has gone viral, raising alarms about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe.
Magazine stops publishing short story prize winners over AI fiasco
Granta, a leading literary magazine, has decided to stop publishing the winning entries of the annual Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
Listing batters with most 50+ scores for India in ODIs
Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has added another feather to his cap.
NEET-UG re-exam today: NTA's extensive arrangements to ensure smoothness
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has laid out elaborate measures for the re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on Sunday.
Tilak Varma hammers his fourth fifty of Tri-Nation A Series
Tilak Varma played a captain's knock for India A in the Tri-Nation A series final against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla.
'Maa Inti Bangaaram' director confirms Samantha's pregnancy
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who made her big-screen comeback with Maa Inti Bangaaram, has sparked pregnancy rumors after her recent public appearance.
Kohli, Bumrah return as India name squad for England ODIs
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the ODI squad for the upcoming tour of England.
Rainbands spotted over Mumbai, signaling onset of monsoon
The southwest monsoon is finally making its presence felt over Mumbai, albeit slowly.
OTT: When, where to watch Arjun Sarja's 'Blast'
The action film Blast, starring Arjun Sarja, Preity Mukhundhan, and Abhirami in lead roles, will premiere on Netflix on Thursday (June 25).
Tharoor's 'admiration' for Modi 'transcended physical world': Congress
The Indian National Congress has taken a jibe at its senior leader Shashi Tharoor for his "admiration" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Australian documentary 'Shared Table' heads to Indian cinemas
Cinepolis India has acquired the Australian documentary Shared Table: Regional Heroes for a limited theatrical release in India, reported Variety.
Shruti Haasan denies being part of 'KHxRK'
Actor-singer Shruti Haasan has quashed rumors about her involvement in the much-anticipated film KHxRK, which will feature her father, Kamal Haasan, and superstar Rajinikanth.
Listing Indian bowlers with this record in ODI cricket
Star pacer Prasidh Krishna accomplished several records en route to his five-wicket haul in the third and final ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
International Day of Yoga celebrated worldwide: Here's how
International Day of Yoga was celebrated globally on Sunday, with the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing."
PM Modi commissions 3 indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built naval ships at Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port.
'Udta Punjab' turns 10: Abhishek Chaubey recalls film's controversies
Director Abhishek Chaubey's film Udta Punjab, released in June 2016, is one of his most ambitious works.
ED attaches over ₹1,000cr assets in Goa 'illegal' mining case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over ₹1,023 crore in connection with an alleged illegal iron ore mining case in Goa.
Yash's 'Toxic' to release on August 26
The much-awaited film Toxic, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, will hit theaters on August 26.
Existing BMW cars won't be upgraded for E30 ethanol blends
As India moves toward a greener future, debate over ethanol blending in fuels has intensified.
Tech Mahindra has leased 4L sqft office space in Hyderabad
Tech Mahindra has signed a long-term lease for nearly four lakh square feet of office space in Hyderabad.
PoK protests enter 19th day amid internet blackout, food blockade
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is still reeling under unrest as massive anti-government protests entered their 19th day on Saturday, according to CNN-News18.
Where to stream 'Balan: The Boy' after theatrical run
The Malayalam thriller Balan: The Boy, directed by Chidambaram, is set to premiere on ZEE5 after its theatrical run.
Japan thrash Tunisia 4-0 in 1,000th FIFA World Cup clash
Team Japan has all but secured a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a convincing 4-0 win over Tunisia.
UK detains Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil tanker
The United Kingdom has detained Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian captain of the sanctioned Russian shadow-fleet oil tanker MV Smyrtos.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga' bounces back; nears ₹20cr mark
Imtiaz Ali's partition drama, Main Vaapas Aaunga, featuring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah, has entered its second week in theaters.
Manoj Bajpayee seeks support for small-budget films
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has called for a "level playing field" for films of all sizes in India.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks records with fastest List A fifty: Details
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the batting sensation from India, has shattered the world record for the fastest half-century in List A cricket.
Jeremy Clarkson announces he's in remission from prostate cancer
Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is now in remission from prostate cancer.
Kieron Pollard becomes highest run-scorer in T20s, surpasses Gayle: Stats
Kieron Pollard has shattered Chris Gayle's long-standing record to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history.
India rejects Zardari's comments on Muslim sites, calls them 'absurd'
New Delhi has rejected the remarks of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on alleged threats to Muslim sites in India.
India-US trade deal can't be implemented without competitive advantage: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said the proposed trade agreement between India and the US cannot be implemented until a competitive advantage is secured.
Trump no longer sees AI firm Anthropic as security threat
US President Donald Trump has reversed his perception of AI company Anthropic, no longer viewing it as a national security threat.
Ozempic, Wegovy may lower fracture risk in diabetes patients
A recent study has found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, may help strengthen bones in people with type 2 diabetes.
Founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot, the co-founder of video game giant Ubisoft, died in a plane crash on Friday.
'Welcome 3' to have paid previews on June 25
The upcoming film Welcome to the Jungle will have paid previews on June 25, a day before its official release, reported Pinkvilla.
Listing bowlers with ODI five-wicket hauls in Chennai
Star pacer Prasidh Krishna achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian to take a five-wicket haul in an ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
'Lock Upp 2': Harshad Chopra, Sunita Ahuja to participate?
The much-anticipated second season of the popular reality show Lock Upp is set to premiere on Netflix on June 27.
Bangladesh on high alert over Awami League foundation anniversary
Bangladesh has issued a nationwide security alert ahead of the founding anniversary of the Awami League, which was once led by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Dua Lipa dazzles as Chanel bride in Sicily wedding photos
Dua Lipa has finally revealed her stunning bridal look from her dreamy wedding to Callum Turner in Sicily.
Monsoon likely to advance in Maharashtra, Telangana, eastern states
The southwest monsoon is likely to advance into more parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, and eastern states by June 23.
US, Iran to begin talks in Switzerland amid nuclear tensions
United States Vice President JD Vance is headed to Switzerland for the first round of peace talks with Iran.
Bihar: 2 women abducted, gang-raped at gunpoint by 13 men
In a shocking incident, two women were allegedly abducted and gang-raped at gunpoint by a group of men in Patna's Naubatpur area on June 18.
VLC creator is now building software to control robots, drones
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the mastermind behind the popular VLC Media Player, is now focusing on a new venture in robotics.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders is now a 'Navratna' company
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a leading defense public sector company, has been awarded the prestigious 'Navratna' status by the Department of Public Enterprises under the Ministry of Finance.
Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks Shikhar Dhawan's ODI record with century
Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a remarkable comeback to One Day Internationals (ODIs), scoring a brilliant century in the third and final match of the series against Afghanistan.
Shubman Gill equals this ODI record of Rohit Sharma: Details
Shubman Gill has led India to a 3-0 ODI series victory over Afghanistan, marking his first series win as captain.
TMC's ₹440cr bank accounts frozen amid internal power struggle
Three bank accounts of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have been frozen after complaints from rebel party MLAs.
'Cocktail 2' shows growth; nears ₹30cr mark after 2 days
The romantic drama Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon, has seen a jump in its box-office collection on the second day of release.
Meloni retorts to Trump's fresh attacks on her
United States President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are embroiled in a public spat over claims made by the former.
'Latent' S02: Samay trolls Alia over 'Jigra' failure, Cannes appearance
Comedian Samay Raina recently took a playful jab at Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt during the premiere episode of India's Got Latent Season 2.
FIFA World Cup: Ecuador hold Curaçao for 0-0 draw
In a stunning display of defensive prowess, Curacao held Ecuador to a goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at Missouri's Kansas City Stadium.
Over 22L students to appear for NEET-UG re-exam today
Over 22 lakh medical aspirants are set to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-exam on Sunday.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Raj Nidimoru expecting 1st child?
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is pregnant with her first child, per a report by Hindustan Times.
PM Modi leads International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's iconic Red Road on Sunday.
Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland; Lebanon fighting continues
A high-level Iranian delegation has arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with the United States.
FIFA World Cup: Germany beat Ivory Coast, seal knockout berth
Julian Nagelsmann's Germany have secured a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.
FIFA World Cup 2026, Netherlands trounce Sweden 5-1: Key stats
The Netherlands national football team has moved closer to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026. They achieved this by defeating Sweden 5-1 in their Group F match.