Month: June 2026

The ‘Dil’scoop on the Sri Lankan’s second innings as mentor, coach and father

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The ‘Dil’scoop on the Sri Lankan’s second innings as mentor, coach and father

Dilshan is serving as mentor of TG20 franchise Khammam Aces. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Only a few have left a mark on cricket quite like Tillakaratne Dilshan. A decade on from his international retirement, the former Sri Lanka all-rounder is donning a different hat. The 49-year-old is in Hyderabad as mentor of TG20 franchise…

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Sports

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: India puts it across Bangladesh, keeps hopes alive

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: India puts it across Bangladesh, keeps hopes alive

India’s Shafali Verma hits a six during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on Thursday (June 25, 2026). | Photo Credit: Getty Images They dropped catches, but not points. The Women in Blue may have another forgettable day when it came to fielding, but they scored a badly-needed, though…

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Fresh dispute emerges over Strait of Hormuz transit routes despite ceasefire

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Fresh dispute emerges over Strait of Hormuz transit routes despite ceasefire

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, on June 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Though U.S. President Donald Trump has been repeatedly saying the war is over, conflicts over the Strait of Hormuz are still playing out, albeit without the use of force. The MoU signed between the U.S. and Iran…

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World

FATF asks Myanmar to act against cyber scam threats, protect trafficking victims

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FATF asks Myanmar to act against cyber scam threats, protect trafficking victims

The ED said that India played a key role in the development of revised FATF standards. | Photo Credit: AP The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), following the conclusion of its plenary meeting on June 19, called on Myanmar to take appropriate action against fraud and cyber scam networks, and protect the victims of trafficking…

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India urges clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks

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India urges clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks

At the Bonn climate talks in Germany on June 8-18, alongside the usual laundry list of contested themes like climate finance, tipping points became an unexpected source of debate and controversy. According to the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, India urged care and clarity in using terms like “tipping points”, which it said would present challenges around…

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Science

Man crushed to death as machine falls during unloading at Subhash Nagar unit

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Man crushed to death as machine falls during unloading at Subhash Nagar unit

A 26-year-old man was killed and two others were injured after a heavy machine being unloaded from a crane crashed on them at an industrial unit in Subhash Nagar, Petbasheerabad, on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Aravind Sai, who had gone to SSR Enterprises along with Vamshi and Prakash to inspect newly arrived…

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Nation

Cargo ship reports suspected attack while crossing Hormuz

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Cargo ship reports suspected attack while crossing Hormuz

The incident was deemed ‌an attack based on initial assessments, British maritime security ​company Ambrey said. File picture of container ship Ever Lovely. | Photo Credit: vesselfinder.com A cargo ship reported ​a suspected attack as it attempted ⁠to pass through the Strait of Hormuz close to the coast of Oman on Thursday (June 25, 2026),…

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World

Govt. restores commercial LPG supply, withdraws sectoral mandates

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Govt. restores commercial LPG supply, withdraws sectoral mandates

Bulk LPG consumers will be allotted 50% of their pre-crisis consumption requirements. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union government on Thursday (June 25, 2026) restored the supply of industrial and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to pre-crisis levels and withdrew all sector-specific allocation caps that had been imposed at the peak of the…

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Business

China defends patrols east of Taiwan after three European nations raise alarm

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China defends patrols east of Taiwan after three European nations raise alarm

China on Thursday (June 25, 2026) defended its recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan, one day after Britain, France and Germany expressed alarm about what they described as “novel Chinese activity.” While the three European countries said the activity, which they did not specifically identify, endangered regional stability, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said…

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