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11 dead in violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir before protest

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:35:25 GMT

MUZAFFARABAD, PoJK: Clashes in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of a protest planned for June 9 left 11 people dead and more than 70 injured.

Police and paramilitary forces were trying to break up a group of protesters linked to a banned alliance of civil society groups.

Police said members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which campaigns for economic and political rights, had gathered

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for May 2026 announced

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:03:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): A pair of Bangladesh stars and a dynamic Nepal all-rounder on Wednesday have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for May 2026 after standout performances with both bat and ball during a memorable month.

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim played a pivotal role as Bangladesh secured a thumping 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC World Test Championsh

Indian Army detains PoK teenager along LoC in Poonch

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:06:35 GMT

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 10 (ANI): Indian Army troops detained a 15-16-year-old boy from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Monday evening after he crossed the Line of Control in Poonch district.

The teenager, identified as Javed Ali, son of Mohd Sharaz of Tetrinote, PoK, was intercepted around 7:45 pm near Salotri in the Haveli Tehsil.

Further information is awaited.

On September 9, 2025,

Ladakh: Zojila Tunnel project hits major breakthrough; connects both ends

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:04:39 GMT

Kargil (Ladakh) [India], June 10 (ANI): The Zojila Tunnel project has achieved a major breakthrough, with both ends of the tunnel now successfully connected. The 13-kilometre-long tunnel is being built under the Zojila Pass by NHIDCL at a cost of about Rs 6,500 crore.

Once completed, it will provide year-round road connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, even during the harsh winter months.

Every year, he

"I like the boldness in 'Dhurandhar'": Pawan Kalyan

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:22 GMT

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 10 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan has praised the film 'Dhurandhar',saying he admired its 'boldness', while also reflecting on his personal memories of Kashmir that made 'Baramulla' particularly impactful for him.

Speaking to ANI, Kalyan said he does not enjoy comparisons between Hindi and South Indian cinema and prefers to ap

Delhi HC grants bail to Khurram Parvez in NIA terror conspiracy case, cites prolonged incarceration

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:35:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez in a terror-conspiracy case investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), holding that his nearly four-and-a-half years of incarceration, coupled with the slow progress of trial proceedings, warranted his release despite the stringent restrictions on bail under the Unlawful Activi

J-K govt sets up 5-member committee to probe Gulmarg Gondola technical glitch

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:33:53 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 10 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday constituted a five-member committee to conduct a comprehensive enquiry into the technical malfunction of the Gulmarg Gondola that occurred on May 25, 2026, which left over 300 tourists stranded mid-air for several hours.

According to an Order issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on June 10, 2026, the commit

Pak army chopper crashes during take-off, all on board reported dead

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:33:02 GMT

Muzaffarabad [Pakistan], June 10 (ANI): An Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off 'due to a technical fault'. All personnel on board have died. There were no survivors, Pakistan's Dawn reported, citing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

'All personnel on board embraced martyrdom. There were no survivors,' the ISPR said in a statement, as cited by Daw

Balochistan Liberation Front chief condemns Pakistan's control over PoJK

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:34:50 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], June 10 (ANI): The chief of the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), Dr Allah Nazar Baloch, has strongly criticised Pakistan's policies in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), arguing that the growing resistance movement in the region demonstrates that oppressed nations cannot be silenced through force and coercion, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Po

EU puts Indian entities on proposed Russia sanctions list

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:05:28 GMT

The development comes as Brussels and New Delhi aim to advance a trade agreement finalized in January

The European Union's latest proposed sanctions package on Russia includes entities based in India, potentially clouding the ratification of a trade deal the bloc signed with the South Asian nation.

Focusing on energy, crypto, and financial services and trade, including fisheries, according

Harry Brook becomes No.1 Test batter in ICC rankings

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:33:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): England's Test vice-captain Harry Brook has climbed to the top of the ICC Men's Test batting rankings, replacing teammate Joe Root in the latest update on Wednesday.

Brook regained the No. 1 position following his half-century in the first innings of a low-scoring ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 match against New Zealand at Lord's, which England went on to win by 115 ru

Amnesty International slams Pakistan over massive rights abuses in PoJK

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:31:55 GMT

New York [US], June 10 (ANI): Amnesty International has strongly condemned Pakistan's sweeping crackdown on protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), accusing authorities of using excessive force, suppressing dissent, and violating fundamental human rights ahead of upcoming regional elections.

Amnesty criticised the decision to designate the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) as

British MPs demand end to crackdown in PoJK, raise alarm over rights violations

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:01:15 GMT

Bradford [UK] June 10 (ANI): A group of more than 40 British parliamentarians, led by Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Kashmir, Imran Hussain MP, has expressed serious concern over the worsening situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). During their meeting they highlighted the safety of British nationals in the region, urging Pakistan to address growing allegations of repression and

CRPF scales up counter-terror operations in higher ridges, plains in Kashmir ahead Amarnath Yatra 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:18 GMT

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): With the annual Amarnathji Yatra set to begin on July 3, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has significantly intensified its security deployment across Jammu and Kashmir, scaling up 'counter-terror operations in vulnerable high-altitude zones while enforcing strict surveillance across the plains.'

The heightened security measures come as part of a com

Pak systemic rot: Karachi University staff forced into month-long strike over unpaid dues

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:33:40 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], June 10 (ANI): The academic framework at Karachi University has suffered a massive blow as prolonged state negligence forced educators and administrative staff into a month-long shutdown, severely disrupting the future of thousands of students.

Exposing the deep-seated financial distress and administrative paralysis plaguing the higher education sector in Pakistan, teachers and non-teaching pe

Pakistan name 15-member squad for Asian Games 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:33:06 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 10 (ANI): Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, with several new faces included in the lineup, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The squad features uncapped players Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat and Saad Masood, who are in contention to make their T20I debuts during the tournament.

Experienced batter Sahibzada Far

Sanjay Raut urges PM Modi to name Zojila Tunnel portals after Brigadier Usman, Lalitaditya Muktapida

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, through his X account, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, proposing that the two portals of the strategically important Zojila Tunnel be named after war hero Brigadier Mohammed Usman and 8th-century Kashmiri ruler Samrat Lalitaditya Muktapida.

In a letter dated June 9, Raut described the Zojila Tunnel as one of India's most re

Trump Vows To Hit Iran 'Very Hard' If No Deal Made

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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President Donald Trump said the United States is going to attack Iran "very hard" if a peace deal is not finalized.

"We're going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard," Trump told reporters at the White House on June 10.

The president said Iran would be hit the same day, citing Iran's downing of an Apache helicop

Global applause as PM Modi scripts history, becoming India's longest continuously serving elected premier

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:32:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday achieved a historic milestone by becoming the country's longest continuously serving elected premier, completing 12 years at the helm of the Central Government. This momentous tenure has witnessed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) transforming into the national political hegemon, consistently expanding its footprint to newer regions and attracti

13 innocent civilians killed as Pakistan violates Afghan airspace with deadly air strikes

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:34:05 GMT

Kabul [Afghanistan], June 10 (ANI): The Taliban Government in Kabul on Wednesday announced that overnight air strikes carried out by Pakistani forces inside Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of at least 13 individuals and left 14 others injured.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that Pakistan violated Afghanistan's airspace, launching targeted bombardments on civilian residences in the provinces of

Delhi: BJP puts up banners marking PM Modi's 12-year tenure

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:59:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) put up banners in the national capital celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure completion on Wednesday.

PM Modi has officially become India's longest continuously serving Prime Minister, crossing the 4,399-day milestone in office. He has surpassed former PM Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 consecutive days served after the first ge

Kashmiri diaspora protests in UK, raises concerns over human rights violations in PoJK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:36:37 GMT

Bradford [UK], June 9 (ANI): Members of the Kashmiri diaspora from across the United Kingdom gathered in Bradford on Tuesday to protest against what they described as ongoing human rights violations, political repression and the use of force against civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) by Pakistani forces in the region.

According to a release, the peaceful demonstration saw the participation of

Memorandum to UNMOGIP condemns "Pakistan state aggression" in PoJK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:33:25 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 9 (ANI): A memorandum to UNMOGIP on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir strongly condemned the atrocities by Pakistani authorities in PoJK and urged it to send a fact-finding team to the region to assess the scale of loss of lives.

The memorandum for the United Nations Military Observation Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), strongly condemned the 'unprovoked P

India deploys nuclear warheads for the first time SIPRI

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:36:31 GMT

A small number of these warheads may be loaded onto a submarine conducting deterrence patrols, the institute says

India has deployed nuclear warheads for the first time, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), indicating a shift in New Delhi's military posture.

In its annual report, SIPRI Yearbook 2026, the think tank reported that India is est

Submitting memorandum to UNMOGIP on behalf of people of J-K against atrocities by Pakistani authorities in PoJK: Kashmiri activist Javed Beigh

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:04:04 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 9 (ANI): Kashmiri activist Javed Beigh on Monday strongly condemned the atrocities in PoJK orchestrated by Pakistani rulers and said they will submit a memorandum on behalf of the people of Jammu & Kashmir to the UN office (UNMOGIP) to register their strong protest.

He said the exact death toll in PoJK remains unknown due to a complete blackout and the Internet and

ICC rates Lord's, Gaddafi Stadium pitches 'unsatisfactory'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): The pitches used for the first England vs New Zealand Test at Lord's in London, and the third Pakistan vs Australia ODI at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium have been rated 'unsatisfactory', with both venues receiving one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, according to the ICC website.

The first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle Test between En

UK MP urges immediate restoration of Communications in PoJK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:08 GMT

Bradford [UK], June 9 (ANI): Imran Hussain, Member of Parliament for Bradford East, has voiced concern over the escalating tensions in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying that hundreds of his constituents have contacted him expressing alarm over the situation.

In a video message shared on X, Hussain said he had written to the UK Foreign Secretary in his capacity as Chair of the All-Party Parliament

State govt's raise Rs 14,800 crore through auction of state government securities: RBI

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:02:44 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 9 (ANI): State governments and Union Territories collectively raised Rs 14,800 crore through an auction of State Government Securities (SGS) conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to an official statement released by the central bank.

According to the auction results announced on June 9, the entire notified amount of Rs 14,800 crore was accepted by the RBI on be

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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:45:20 GMT

(260609) -- HYDERABAD, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Farmers transport freshly picked mangoes at an orchard in southern Pakistan's Hyderabad on June 8, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)

India slams Pakistan's "desperate" fake news campaign to mask human rights abuses in PoJK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): India on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan regarding the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), accusing Islamabad of using fake news to mask its systemic failures and severe human rights violations.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responding to queries during the regular media briefing, highlighted a recurring p

Firing on peaceful protesters in PoJK similar to Jallianwala Bagh massacre: Former J-K top cop S P Vaid

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:20 GMT

Jammu and Kashmir [India], June 9 (ANI): Former Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, S P Vaid, strongly condemned the violence in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), accusing Islamabad of using excessive force against civilians and peaceful protesters.

'The situation in PoJK is extremely serious. Many people have been killed and several others have been injured due to indiscriminate firing. Ac

Tensions flare up in PoJK as Pakistani forces shell tear gas on protestors

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:34:25 GMT

Muzaffarabad [PoJK], June 9 (ANI): Tensions continue to escalate in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after Pakistani security forces shelled tear gas on protestors following fresh clashes with the workers of Joint Awami Action Committee.

Amid a worsening situation, a shutter-down strike continues to take place in the backdrop of a communications blackout imposed following deadly clashes between proteste

Pakistan's human rights body condemns violence in PoJK, calls for immediate de-escalation

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:34:10 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 9 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating confrontation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), following reports of deaths among both protesters and law enforcement personnel.

In a statement posted on X, HRCP said it was 'deeply concerned by the escalating confrontation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the lo

Centre to run special train between Jammu-Haridwar on Somvati Amavasya on June 14-15

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:33:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): The Centre has accepted the demand to run a special train between Jammu and Haridwar on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya on June 14 and 15, Union MoS Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday.

Prem Nath Dogra, Jammu and Kashmir State Executive Member and In-Charge, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, had requested the operation of a special train for devotees to travel to Haridw

Human rights activist Tasleema Akhter raises alarm over civilian killings, internet shutdown in PoJK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:33:37 GMT

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 9 (ANI): Tasleema Akhter who describes herself as a human rights defender from Jammu and Kashmir and Chairperson of the Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir (ATVK), strongly condemned the alleged violence and use of force by the Pakistan Army and security forces against civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

She stated, 'I strongly condemn the viol

Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta-starrer 'Batwara 1947' first look unveiled

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:35:15 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 9 (ANI): Sunny Deol has officially unveiled the title and first motion poster of his much-awaited period drama with filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi.

Previously known by its tentative title 'Lahore 1947', the film will now release as 'Batwara 1947', with its theatrical debut scheduled for August 14, 2026.

The actor shared the film's first look on Instagram, offering audiences a

Over 50 British parliamentarians raise concerns over "arrests and escalating tensions" in PoJK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:32:19 GMT

London [UK], June 9 (ANI): More than 50 members of the British Parliament have written to UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressing concern over reports of a communications blackout, arrests, and escalating tensions in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

In a letter sent to the UK Foreign Office on June 6, Bradford East MP Imran Hussain, who is also the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG

J-K: Bus carrying BSF personnel hits two vehicles in Ramban, four personnel injured

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:32:07 GMT

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 9 (ANI): A bus carrying personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) hit two vehicles after its brakes failed, injuring four personnel in Peerah village of Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Tuesday. The accident led to the closure of the uptube of NH 44 near Peerah village. Traffic has been diverted to the downtube.

Further details on the incident are awaited.

Amjad Ayub Mirza warns of potential constitutional integration of PoJK and PoGB into Pakistan

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:33:12 GMT

London [UK], June 9 (ANI): Human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has raised concerns over reports surrounding Pakistan's proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, cautioning that the move could pave the way for the formal incorporation of PoJK and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) into Pakistan's constitutional framework.

Mirza said that although the government has not officially disclosed the contents of

Rights concerns mount in PoJK as activist appeals to British Government

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:31:17 GMT

London [UK], June 9 (ANI): UK-based Kashmiri author, political analyst and human rights advocate Shabir Choudhry has written to British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, urging the UK government to take a more active role in addressing what he described as a deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan.

In a letter addressed to the Foreign, Commonwealth an

All weather Zojila Tunnel's final breakthrough marks historic moment for road-connectivity in region

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:31:04 GMT

Kargil (Ladakh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari attended the symbolic excavation of the final wall of rock at the tunnel under the breakthrough ceremony of the world's longest bi-directional Zojila Tunnel today.

The Union Minister was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah.

During his visit, Nitin Gadkari re

"Source of inspiration for people...": CM Vishnu Deo Sai praises Kangana Ranaut's 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata' at Raipur screening

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:31:44 GMT

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended a special screening of 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata: The Unseen Heroes' in Raipur on Monday evening. He praised the film for its portrayal of courage and duty during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Speaking to the media after the screening, the Chief Minister described the film as 'excellent' and thanked actor and Membe

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to attend breakthrough ceremony of Zojila tunnel today

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:31:29 GMT

Kargil (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will attend the breakthrough ceremony of the world's longest bi-directional Zojila tunnel today.

The event will feature a symbolic excavation of the final rock wall at the site. The strategically significant tunnel aims to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.

A tourist vis

Indian Envoy Vinay Kwatra meets US corporate and tech leaders to boost AI and supply chain ties

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:58:58 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 9 (ANI): India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held a series of high-level engagements with top corporate and technology leaders to discuss investment expansion, supply chain resilience, and emerging technologies.

Detailing the meetings in separate posts on social media platform X, the Indian envoy highlighted New Delhi's growing economic and technological partnership with th

India tears into Pakistan's 'Fitna al Hindustan' narrative, exposes it as a 'factory of hate' at UN

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:58:47 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations for propagating state-sponsored disinformation by labelling militant outfits operating inside its own territory as 'Fitna al Hindustan'.

Speaking at a United Nations Security Council session focusing on the situation in Afghanistan, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, stated that Islam

India slams Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' and deadly Afghan airstrikes at UNSC

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:58:19 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): India has launched a scathing attack against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, fiercely criticising Islamabad for exploiting Afghanistan's landlocked position and launching fatal airstrikes that have claimed hundreds of civilian lives.

Addressing the UNSC, India's Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish argued that Pakistan's refusal to grant transit access to Afghan merchants c

President confers 51 gallantry awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:34:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred 51 gallantry awards, including seven Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras and 29 Shaurya Chakras, on personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State and Union Territory Police during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the awards included two K

Bradford protest highlights Pakistan's alleged rights abuses in PoJK

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:31:25 GMT

Bradford [UK], June 8 (ANI): Members of the Kashmiri diaspora, human rights advocates, and community representatives continued their protest outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, demanding international attention to what they described as a worsening human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

The demonstrators voiced concern over reports alleging the use of force against particip

Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day events

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Pakistan on Monday issued 737 visas to Indian pilgrims to enable their participation in events marking the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from June 10 to June 19.

The announcement was made by the Pakistan High Commission in India in a post on X.

'The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 737 visas to pilgrims from India to par

JKNIA Chairman Mahmood Kashmiri accuses Pakistan of militarisation, killings in PoJK

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:32:10 GMT

Bradford [UK], June 8 (ANI): Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), Mahmood Kashmiri, has accused Pakistan of deploying thousands of security personnel into Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and carrying out what he described as 'massacres' against residents.

In a video statement, Kashmiri claimed that the situation in the region is worsening rapidly due to the presence

"He possesses a level of skill that very few youngsters manage to achieve": Kapil Dev hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as 'huge talent' after maiden India call-up

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:31:49 GMT

By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev hailed young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an exceptional talent, saying the youngster has already displayed skills that few players his age possess after the 15-years-old recieved his maiden national call-up.

He also acknowledged that a long journey lies ahead, and wished him success and stressed the importance o

"Malaysia connection needs to be thoroughly exposed": Sanjay Nirupam demands probe into Nashik conversion case

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:06:21 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Monday levelled serious allegations regarding an alleged international conspiracy in the Nashik religious conversion case, while simultaneously demanding urgent government accountability following the ongoing crisis surrounding the NEET examination paper leaks.

Addressing the media regarding the ongoing investigation into the Nashik co

Marsh, Head, Sangha to miss key matches on Australia's Bangladesh tour

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Australia have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh, with three key players unavailable.

Captain Mitch Marsh will miss the ODI leg of the series due to an ankle injury, while spinner Tanveer Sangha has been ruled out of the entire tour with a hamstring complaint.

Star opener Travis Head will also miss the entire tour, with the

Uttarakhand CEO Purushottam hands over enumeration form to CM Dhami

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:59:30 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer BVRC Purushottam handed over the enumeration form to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Secretariat under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme in the State on Monday.

The Chief Electoral Officer informed that the campaign has been launched by the Election Commission of India to ensure the purification and updation o

Suthar, Washington spin web as India register biggest innings win in Tests, crush Afghanistan in one-off match

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:32:47 GMT

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Sensational centuries from skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, coupled with a remarkable debut performance from spin all-rounder Manav Suthar, powered India to a massive innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh on Monday.

After centuries from Rahul and Gill guided Team India to a formidable total of 564/8 declared in the first

UKPNP to hold protest in UK, raises concern over human rights situation in PoJK

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:32:36 GMT

Leeds [UK], June 8 (ANI): Members of the Kashmiri diaspora gathered in Leeds to express concerns over the human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), alleging suppression of civil liberties and the use of force against residents by Pakistani authorities.

The meeting was attended by representatives of British political parties, Kashmiri community leaders, and elected councillors.

"Hopefully we play our best cricket and make an impact": Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of T20 World Cup

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:32:46 GMT

London [UK], June 8 (ANI): India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes her side has the potential to lift the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy, stressing the importance of maintaining balance and focusing on playing good cricket rather than carrying the burden of expectations.

Speaking during the Captains' Carnival in London ahead of the tournament opener on June 12, Harmanpreet reflected on the growing populari

Srinagar Police attaches properties worth 4 crore of alleged drug peddlers under NDPS act

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:31:03 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): Srinagar Police has attached immovable properties worth around Rs 4 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, officials said on Monday.

According to the release, in a strong move against the narcotics trade under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police Station Sangam atta

PoJK activist urges UN intervention over alleged violent crackdown in Rawalakot

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:33:28 GMT

Scotland [UK], June 8 (ANI): Political activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Amjad Ayub Mirza, has appealed to the United Nations for urgent intervention amid what he described as a worsening humanitarian and political crisis in PoJK.

In a video statement, Amjad Ayub Mirza raised alarm over reports of an alleged violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in Rawalakot who were protesting for e

With approx 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI report says India's military spend USD 92.1 bn in 2025

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): India is believed to have once again slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025 and continued development of new types of nuclear delivery systems, according to the latest findings from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

New Delhi's modernisation programme, the SIPRI Yearbook 2026 released on June 8, noted, 'is increasingly focused on developing long-

"Never going to be an appeasement...": Iran affirms frozen assets issue integral to negotiations with US

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:14 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 8 (ANI): Iran on Monday reaffirmed that the issue of release of its frozen assets is on the table in peace negotiations with Washington, and that Tehran will pursue the demand in all ways it can, ISNA reported.

The remarks were made by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei during a weekly press conference.

When asked about the reports that the US is seeking to confiscate

Makers and director Imtiyaz Bhat launch DGP Kashmir's teaser, Ashmit Patel, Daisy Shah, Sara Khan among others attend

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:09 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 8: The makers launched the teaser of much anticipated film DGP Kashmir, that is based on the sacrifices of the cops. Present were the cast of the film including Daisy Shah, Ashmit Patel, Sharib Hashmi, Sara Khan, Gavie Chahal, Mir Sarwar, Puneet Issar among others. Singer Sukhwinder Singh also graced the launch, who has sung an important song in the film.

Produced by Vijay Kumar

"We should let him be, he's only 15": Ganguly urges patience with Sooryavanshi after India call-up

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:32:21 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged cricket fans and experts to give 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi time and space to grow after his historic India call-up.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday named Sooryavanshi in the national squads for the European tour, making him the youngest player ever selected for the Indian m

INDIA bloc has no "purpose": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla slams opposition's "paper" alliance

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday slammed the INDIA bloc parties, saying that the alliance lacks 'purpose' and is filled with 'division.'

Speaking to ANI, Poonawalla reflected on the ongoing differences of various opposition fronts with Congress, adding that the alliance is only on paper, not in reality.

'This INDI alliance has no purpose; it only has division... Ther

Kharge flags SIR, foreign policy, hails "unity" in defeating Delimitation Bill at INDIA bloc meeting

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): INDIA bloc chairperson and Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday flagged economic, social, and foreign policy challenges faced by the nation and criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country at the alliance meeting at Constitution Club.

In his opening remarks, Kharge hailed the alliance's unity in defeating the Constitution (One

Crucial India Bloc meet underway in Delhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul, Mamata, Omar and Left leaders attend

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi and former West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, along with several other top INDIA bloc leaders, arrived at the Constitution Club in New Delhi for the alliance's meeting.

Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, Samajw

Jammu and Kashmir: Maiden Gool Mela promotes tourism and economic growth in Ramban

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:03:34 GMT

Gool, Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8(ANI): In a concerted effort to showcase the untapped tourism potential of the Ramban district, the Directorate of Tourism, in collaboration with the district administration, recently hosted the maiden 'Gool Mela' at the scenic Narsinga meadow. Situated at an altitude of 5000-6,500 feet, approximately 10 kilometres from Gool town and bordering the Reasi district, the pris

Quetta Acid Attack: Victim stable, doctors protest in Balochistan

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:57:51 GMT

Quetta (Balochistan), June 8 (ANI): A female doctor, who was assaulted with acid at a hospital in Quetta, is now out of danger and receiving medical care in Karachi, hospital sources confirmed on Sunday, according to Samaa TV.

The attack has triggered widespread anger within the medical community, leading to protests by doctors across Balochistan. The victim was a postgraduate trainee who was transferred to a pri

Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since April ceasefire

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:45:16 GMT

JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Iran on Sunday evening launched several waves of missiles against Israel and warned the latter not to retaliate, in the first such strikes since a ceasefire was reached in April.

The missiles triggered sirens across northern Israel. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the military "will strike the en

J-K LG Manoj Sinha flags off Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Padyatra in Poonch

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:30:08 GMT

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan padyatra in Poonch, underlining the importance of collective action against drug abuse and the need to build a responsible society.

The padyatra aims to raise awareness, strengthen preventive measures, and ensure community participation in the fight against drug a

"Landmark moment for women's cricket": ICC Chairman Jay Shah as Women's T20 World Cup 2026 gets grand launch at London's Waterloo Bridge

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:37:15 GMT

London [UK], June 7 (ANI): London's Waterloo Bridge - one of the city's most prominent landmarks - was transformed into a live cricket pitch for the first time in its history on Sunday as the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 launched spectacularly, bringing together all 12 team captains ahead of the tournament's opening match on 12 June.

In a momentous activation that reinforces the International Cricket Council's

J-K: Ganderbal Police conducts mock drills ahead of Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 and annual Mela Kheer Bhawani

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:00:12 GMT

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): In preparation for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026 and the Annual Mela Kheer Bhawani, Ganderbal Police conducted a series of comprehensive mock drills in the last week at various strategic locations across the district to assess operational readiness, emergency response capabilities, and inter-agency coordination.

The exercises were carried

J-K: Massive fire engulfs 12 shops in Poonch's Bufliaz sector

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:35:34 GMT

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in the Bufliaz sector of Poonch district on Sunday, engulfing at least 12 shops, officials said.

The fire services, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) administration of Surankot sector, rushed to the spot to control the blaze.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha has directed the administration to compensate the losses d

World's longest high-altitude bi-directional Zojila tunnel nears breakthrough in J&K

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:36:34 GMT

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): The final breakthrough of the 13.15-kilometre Zojila Tunnel, which is expected to take place on June 9, will mark a major milestone in India's infrastructure history as the country moves closer to achieving all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.

According to a press release, the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, located between Baltal (Sonamarg) and Meenamarg

Sri Lanka javelin star Rumesh's Diamond League exploits "matter of pride" for subcontinent: World Athletics vice-president Sumariwalla

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:32:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla hailed Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage's monster throw of 92.62 at the Rome Diamond League, calling it a 'matter of pride' for the entire subcontinent, which proves that the athletes from this corner of the world can excel in athletics.

After super-consistent Neeraj Chopra, who captured both Olympic and World Champ

"Shumali Kashmir" tourism portal launched in Kupwara to boost North Kashmir tourism

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:11 GMT

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): In a significant push to promote tourism and strengthen sustainable economic development in North Kashmir, a major stakeholder engagement programme was organised at the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Kupwara on Sunday.

The event brought together key stakeholders from the tourism sector, local entrepreneurs, government departments, and community representatives w

Corruption, crippling inflation trigger massive healthcare strike threat in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:33:01 GMT

Peshawar [Pakistan], June 7 (ANI): The Provincial Doctors Association has issued a stern warning to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government, demanding a 100 per cent increase in salaries amid rising inflation and worsening working conditions. Doctors have given the provincial administration a two-week ultimatum, threatening a phased suspension of healthcare services if their demands are not addressed, as reported by The Expr

"Congress should answer why they tied India's fate to the dollar": Nishikant Dubey

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:01:26 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], June 7 (ANI): BJP's Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over India's historical economic decisions, alleging that the party was responsible for linking the country's economic fortunes to the US dollar.

Speaking on the issue of the rupee-dollar relationship, Dubey criticised Congress leaders for frequently raising concerns about the economy and the

Pak: Fresh enforced disappearance cases in Quetta deepen concerns over human rights violations

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:59:32 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], June 7 (ANI): Two more residents of Quetta, including a teenage rickshaw driver, have allegedly been subjected to enforced disappearance, while a Karachi man has resurfaced after remaining missing for more than ten months, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, 32-year-old Shehzad Qambrani was allegedly detained during a late-night raid on his residence in

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh pays tribute to 2002 American Centre attack victims, calls for global fight against terror

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:03:48 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal), June 7 (ANI): West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh, along with US Consul General in Kolkata Kathy Giles-Diaz, paid tribute to five West Bengal Police personnel who lost their lives in the 2002 terrorist attack on the American Centre in Kolkata.

Addressing the event, Ghosh reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the United States and emphasised the need for global cooperation in

World Insights: Iran war spurs Mideast security recalibration, strategic diversification

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:45:15 GMT

Confidence in U.S. security commitments among Gulf and Arab states has been significantly eroded as Washington's approach is increasingly perceived as selective and heavily centered on Israel's security interests.

CAIRO, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Over the past three months, U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks on U.S. military bases across the Gulf and disrupted shipping in the Str

'Economic massacre': Severe water crisis in Sukkur Barrage threatens Pakistan's Kharif crops

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:03:30 GMT

Sukkur [Pakistan], June 7 (ANI): Pakistan is facing a severe agricultural crisis as the Right Bank Canal System of Sukkur Barrage experiences a critical irrigation water shortage, threatening millions of acres of farmland and exposing major internal geopolitical rifts, Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported.

The structural failure in governance has severely impacted the command areas of Larkana and Qambar-Shahdadkot d

White Knight Corps expresses sorrow over demise of Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:31:40 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army has announced the tragic passing of Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, who lost his life while performing his duties in the difficult mountainous terrain of Jammu and Kashmir.

Expressing deep sorrow, White Knight Corps, Indian Army, in a post on X stated that Indian Army officials reported that Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami

LPG cylinder supply cost has risen to over Rs 1,600, government absorbs Rs 700 under-recovery amid increase in Saudi CP: Petroleum Ministry

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:31:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The cost of supplying a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has risen to over Rs 1,600, leaving an under-recovery of about Rs 700 on each cylinder, which is absorbed by the government and public sector marketing companies. The jump follows a sharp rise in the international benchmark, with Saudi Aramco's Contract Price for LPG up about 46% since February due to the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalation

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:58:37 GMT

Florida [US], June 7 (ANI): The United States military has intercepted and destroyed two Iranian attack drones that posed an immediate hazard to commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an official statement by the US Central Command late Saturday.

The kinetic engagement underscores a fresh escalation of hostilities in West Asia, severely straining the existing ceasefire framework just a da

Amid US-Iran standoff, Pakistan Interior Minister arrives in Tehran with letter for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:30:51 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 7 (ANI): Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stated that his visit to the Iranian capital is specifically aimed at conveying an official message from the top civil and military leadership of his country, according to Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim.

'I am in Iran to deliver a special letter from the Commander of the Army and the Prime Minister of Pakistan to Ayatollah Sayyed

US plans to tap seized Iranian funds for Gulf allies' war recovery amid faltering ceasefire: Report

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:30:11 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 7 (ANI): The US Treasury Department is planning to leverage Iranian assets to assist Gulf allies in rebuilding from destruction inflicted by Tehran's regime during the ongoing war, according to a CBS News report.

A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking revealed on Saturday that the department 'intends to utilize all available authorities to make Iranian asse

Balochistan: Female doctor injured in acid attack at Quetta hospital; suspect killed in encounter

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:29:51 GMT

Quetta (Balochistan), June 7 (ANI): A female doctor sustained severe injuries after being attacked with acid at Sandeman Provincial Hospital in Quetta, according to Geo News.

The victim was first taken to a private hospital following the assault in the hospital's general surgery ward. Police later confirmed that the suspect involved in the attack was killed during an encounter.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sa

Israel Says It Intercepts Fresh Wave Of Iranian Air Attacks

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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Israel Says It Intercepts Fresh Wave Of Iranian Air Attacks

Iran fired a fresh wave of air attacks at Israel on June 7, all of which the Israeli army said had so far been intercepted.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it had launched missiles toward Israel on June 7, saying they were in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanon earlier in the day.

Israel Says It Intercepts Wave Of Iranian Air Attacks

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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US Embassy In Jerusalem Urges Staff, Families To Shelter In Place

The American Embassy in Jerusalem has directed all US government employees and their families to shelter in place following renewed Iranian missile attacks on Israel.

"As a result of the current security situation in Israel...the US Embassy has directed all US government employees and their family members to shel

US Embassy In Jerusalem Urges Staff, Families To Shelter In Place

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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US Embassy In Jerusalem Urges Staff, Families To Shelter In Place

The American Embassy in Jerusalem has directed all US government employees and their families to shelter in place following renewed Iranian missile attacks on Israel.

"As a result of the current security situation in Israel...the US Embassy has directed all US government employees and their family members to shel

Trump: US Would Oversee Iran Uranium Removal Or Use Force If No Deal

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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Trump: US Would Oversee Iran Uranium Removal Or Use Force If No Deal

President Donald Trump said the United States would work with Iran to retrieve and destroy its highly enriched uranium if the two sides reach an agreement to end the war between them, or take military action to seize the material if diplomacy fails.

In aninterview with NBC Newss Meet the Pressreleased on June

US Mulls Reallocating Iranian Assets To Rebuild Gulf Allies

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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Reports: US Mulls Reallocating Iranian Assets To Rebuild Gulf Allies

The United States is considering using Iranian financial assets to help fund repairs and reconstruction in Gulf countries damaged by Iranian strikes, US media reported on June 6, citing unnamed sources familiar with the discussions.

Reports by ABC News, CNN, and other outlets said Treasury Secretary Scott Bess

Conflicting Reports Persist Over Supreme Leaders Condition

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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Conflicting Reports Persist Over Supreme Leaders Condition

Conflicting accounts continue to circulate over the condition of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Irans late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was named as his fathers successor following his death in a US-Israeli air strike in February.

In remarks carried by Iranian media on June 6, senior cleric Ahmad Khatami repeated earl

Iranian Players Allowed In US 'One Day Before' World Cup Matches

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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Iranian Players Allowed In US One Day Before World Cup Matches, Says Soccer Federation Chief

Contrary to earlier reports about the entry and exit of the Iranian soccer team into the United States for the 2026 World Cup, the head of Iran's soccer federation, Mehdi Taj, said that the national team is allowed to enter the country one day before each match.

The World Cup is being h

Pakistan's interior minister arrives in Tehran for US-Iran peace talks

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:57:44 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 7 (ANI): Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for a fresh round of negotiations with Iranian officials on behalf of the United States, with regional tensions remaining high despite months of diplomatic engagement, as reported by CNN.

During his visit, Naqvi is scheduled to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to the semi-official Tasnim News

"Almost forced us to pick": BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi getting India call-up

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:59:50 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performances left the selectors with little choice but to include him in India's squad for the T20I series against England and Ireland and the Asian Games.

Sooryavanshi, who was named in the Indian cricket squad, became the youngest-ever player to be picked for the national side, breaking a 3

Samastipur erupts in celebration after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India selection; father credited years of hard work

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:33:20 GMT

Samastipur (Bihar) [India], June 6 (ANI): Firecrackers lit up the skies and sweets were distributed across Samastipur as family members, friends and local residents celebrated the selection of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's squad for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England, as well as the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

The 15-year-old prodigy created history after becoming the younge

"Hope BCCI found its poster boy": Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach on India call-up

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:03:12 GMT

Samastipur (Bihar) [India], June 6 (ANI): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach, Manish Ojha, on Saturday congratulated the 15-year-old on his historic selection in the Indian cricket team, saying he hopes the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has found its 'poster boy' for the future of Indian cricket.

Speaking to ANI, Ojha said, 'Many congratulations to Vaibhav and his family; it is a moment of grea

"Significant milestone": BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India call-up

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:01:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday praised the selection of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian cricket team for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan, calling it a 'significant milestone' in the young batter's career.

The 15-year-old, who was named in the Indian cricket squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and Engl