New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull has launched a scathing attack on the absence of Jofra Archer from England’s squad for the first Test against New Zealand, describing the situation as “absolutely ludicrous” and questioning the pacer’s commitment to red-ball cricket.Archer, who continued playing for Rajasthan Royals during the IPL playoffs, was not included in England’s squad for the series opener at Lord’s. England coach Brendon McCullum has also indicated that…

Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) Over 400 athletes from more than 60 countries will compete in the inaugural World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, set to be held at the EKA Arena from June 4 to 8.The five-day event will bring together participants from countries including the United States, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan, marking the first global championship for Yogasana as a competitive sport.Supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Ayush, the Sports…

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The UK- India Business Council on Wednesday welcomed United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle’s visit to India and called for accelerated implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).Secretary Kyle held discussions with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on bringing the India-UK FTA into force at the earliest, the industry chamber said.”Bilateral trade between the UK and India is already worth £48 billion a year and …

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India on Wednesday strongly condemned the attack on Kuwait International Airport which resulted in the death of one Indian national and injured several others. New Delhi also reiterated its call to not target civilian population, civilian infrastructure and urged parties to stop such attacks. “We condemn the attack on the Kuwait International Airport today in which an Indian national has died and several of our nationals are injured. Since the onset of the conflict in We…

Patna, June 3 (IANS) A devastating tragedy struck Bihar’s Madhubani district on Wednesday when seven children went for a swim in a deep water-filled pit in a field, leaving five dead and two others hospitalized. Preliminary reports indicate that the tragedy took place in the Raghepura-Yadupatti Chaur area of Benipatti, where soil had earlier been excavated using a JCB machine.The incident has plunged the affected families and the entire village in a pall of grief. The accident occurred in Kerwar…

Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to “build a prosperous, harmonious, and well-governed Punjab”, describing the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh as an ideal model for the state. Making the announcement in Chandigarh, BJP leaders said the current Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government would be voted out of power in the 2027 Assembly elections and that Punjab would be given a new direction. The commitment was expressed on the occasion of Kewal…

Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) Haryana is gearing up for a major transformation of its sports ecosystem, with plans to revamp the state’s Sports Policy, nurture future Olympians through a long-term talent development programme and provide athletes with seamless access to government services through a unified digital platform. These initiatives were presented before Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi at a review meeting on Wednesday to assess the state’s progress on action points emerging from the fifth n…

Bhopal, June 3 (IANS) In a significant step aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for fuel conservation measures and sustainability, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has become the first CM in the country to incorporate an electric vehicle into his official convoy.On June 3, CM Yadav added a Mahindra XUV 9e electric SUV to his fleet. The Chief Minister travelled in the EV from his official residence to the state hangar in Bhopal, setting a strong example of environmental cons…

Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday alleged large-scale irregularities, corruption, and victimisation of teachers in the recent promotion and transfer process undertaken by the Odisha School & Mass Education Department. In a press statement, BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty alleged that the promotion of Junior Secondary Education Service (JR SES) teachers to Senior Secondary Education Service (SR SES) has been carried out in blatant violation of merit a…

Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and member of the party’s national council, Sanjay Tandon, on Wednesday criticised Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari, alleging that despite being in office for two years, the Congress leader has failed to fulfil the promises and guarantees he made during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tandon said the MP had misled people by making tall promises and offering “fake guarantees.” He remarked that two years later, people are demandin…