Thoothukudi, June 27 (IANS) A pilgrimage to one of southern Tamil Nadu’s most revered hill temples ended in tragedy on Saturday when a 24-year-old newly married woman fell to her death after reportedly losing her footing while trying to escape a troop of monkeys that surrounded her at the hilltop shrine.The victim, Anitha ,a resident of South Thittankulam in Thoothukudi district, had married Suresh barely a month ago. Suresh, who is employed overseas, had recently returned to his hometown, and…

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first commercial export consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)‑tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an official statement said on Saturday.Rewa Sundarja Mango is known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, fibreless pulp and distinctive flavour, the statement from Ministry of Commerce & Industry said.The ministr…

Ujjain, June 27 (IANS) Police inaction in a molestation complaint has come under scrutiny after a 19-year-old college student was allegedly stabbed 14 times by her jilted lover in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain on Friday. The accused was arrested within three hours of the attack, while the victim remains in critical condition. The victim had allegedly approached police on June 15 with a molestation complaint against the accused.However, instead of registering an FIR, the local police reportedly brokere…

Patna, June 27 (IANS) Several incidents, including electrocution, a fatal stabbing, and clashes during Muharram processions, were reported from different parts of Bihar on Friday, prompting heightened security arrangements in several districts. Three youths sustained severe burn injuries after coming into contact with live electric wires during a Muharram Tazia procession in Dhandhar village under the Wazirganj police station area of Gaya district.The injured have been identified as Mohammad Asg…

Hyderabad, June 27 (IANS) The last day of group stage matches at the Rugby Premier League season 2 witnessed Hyderabad Heroes, Mumbai Dreamers and Delhi Redz register victories at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Friday.Hyderabad Heroes, ending the group stage on top of the table, set up a Semi Final clash with Chennai Bulls, while Bengaluru Bravehearts will face Mumbai Dreamers in the second semi-final on Sunday.Hyderabad Heroes beat Kolkata Banga Tig…

Fullerton, June 27 (IANS) Thailand Masters champion Devika Sihag defeated third seed Riko Gunji of Japan, while Rounak Chouhan advanced to the US Open badminton semifinals, continuing his impressive streak.Devika maintained her composure during the crucial moments of both games, winning against Gunji 22-20, 21-19 in the women’s singles quarterfinals on Friday. Meanwhile, Chouhan beat Israel’s Misha Zilberman 23-21, 21-11 in only 38 minutes, securing his first men’s singles BWF World Tour S…

Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) will continue to function under an ad-hoc committee after the state government extended its tenure by another three months, marking the tenth consecutive extension since the panel was first appointed in March 2024.The extension was approved by Registrar of Cooperative Societies Dr. Samit Sharma, who said the decision was taken to avoid a “legal vacuum” in the functioning of the state’s cricket body. The committee has now been directe…

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s upcoming film “Haiwaan” directed by Priyadarshan is all set light up the silver screen on September 11. KVN Productions on Instagram made the date announcement. The poster shared by the banner mentioned: “In Cinemas 11th September 2026. 60 Blockbusters. One master storyteller, film by Priyadarshan, Haiwaan.”The edge-of-the-seat thriller, Haiwaan, marks Akshay and Saif’ reunion on-screen. The film also features a stellar s…

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership style and said the close personal relationship between PM Modi and President Donald Trump remains the cornerstone of India-US ties, describing the two leaders as results-driven and saying they “think alike”. In an exclusive interview with IANS at the White House, Gor dismissed suggestions of strains in bilateral relations and said the friendship between the two leaders had remaine…

United Nations, June 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking, working with police and authorities to detect and disrupt criminal networks and the manufacture of synthetic drugs, and boosting investment in prevention, harm-reduction and treatment. On Friday (Local time), in his message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26, Guterres said illicit drug trafficking …