International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2020: June 26

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – June 26

“Vivekananda Yoga University” World’s First Yoga University Outside India launched in Los Angeles

Karnataka Becomes the First State to Amend Industries (Facilitation) Act for Small, Medium and Large-scale Industries

 

India Ranks 77th in Terms of Money Deposited in Swiss Banks, UK tops: SNB Statistics 2019

Grandmaster P. Harikrishna becomes the 1st Indian to join the USD 150,000 Chessable Masters

Union Government Granted Rs 500 cr Emergency Funds to Armed Forces for War Preparedness

China to Join UN Arms Trade Treaty to Enhance World Peace

 

Australia and New Zealand to Host The 2023 Women’s World Cup

Yes Bank Launches Digital Wallet Solution ‘Yuva Pay’ in Partnership with UDMA Technologies to Enable Contactless Payments

Lt Governor G C Murmu Launches Two Customized Loan Schemes of J&K Bank For Business Communities

Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, Weightlifter K. Sanjita Chanu to get Arjuna Award 2018 after IWF clears doping charges

 

IRDAI Forms 9-Member Working Group Headed by Anjan Dey to Look Into Drone Insurance

NGT Forms Committee Headed by Justice BP Katakey to investigate Assam Gas Leak

Vir Chakra Awardee 1971 War Hero Sqn. Ldr. Parvez Jamasji Passes Away

 

 

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National
Constitution our guiding light, says PM Modi at Mar Thoma church event

Asserting that the govt''s guiding light is the Constitution of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the govt does not discriminate between faith, gender, caste, creed or language and is led by the desire to empower 130 crore Indians.

 

Single portal for info on govt, pvt job vacancies in Goa: CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that a portal has been created to provide information about the job vacancies in government and private sectors, which will help the common people in the state amid the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Cong MP Akhilesh Singh urges Union Civil Aviation minister for rebuilding Raxaul airport

Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh has urged Union Civil Aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri for rebuilding Raxaul airport in Bihars East Champaran.

 

COVID-19: Buildings in slums of north Mumbai to be sealed

Buildings in congested areas and slums of north Mumbai will be sealed considering the rise in COVID-19 cases here in the last 15 days, Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh said.

 

COVID-19 triggering panic attacks, depression and suicides, say experts

As the COVID-19 wave sweeps strongly across the country, including in Tamil Nadu, mental health experts say the pandemic has triggered panic attacks among those who tested positive for the virus, causing bouts of depression and even driving some to the brink of suicide.

 

No oil flow from Baghjan gas well site to water bodies: OIL

PSU major Oil India Limited on Friday said that no oil is flowing into water bodies from a gas well in Assams Baghjan following a blowout last month, as claimed in a video clip which has gone viral on social media.

 

 

International

Pak's anti-graft body files corruption case against Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan''s anti-graft body has filed a corruption case against deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif and three others for their alleged involvement in the illegal allotment of land in Punjab province about 34 years ago.

 

Israeli military says 2 Gaza rockets hit southern Israel

The Israeli military said Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired two rockets into southern Israel late Friday, shattering months of near-total calm.

 

Mexico City reopening shops, street markets, sport complexes

Mexico said Friday that it will allow more businesses to reopen in parts of the country despite continued high infection and death rates.

 

US states reimpose virus restrictions; Asia sees new cases

Two of America''s largest states have reversed course and clamped down on bars again in the nation''s biggest retreat yet as the daily number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the US surged to an all-time high of 40,000.

 

Trump grateful for Indian-Americans' support: White House

US President Donald Trump is Incredibly grateful for the "widespread support" he has received from the people of India and Indian-Americans, the White House has said in response to a survey suggesting that over 50 per cent of the community members in some key battleground American states are switching

over to him in the presidential election in November.

 

Business
Petrol price up 25 paise, diesel 21 paise; rates hiked by Rs 9.12, Rs 11.01 in 3 weeks

New Delhi: Petrol price was hiked by 25 paise per litre and diesel by 21 paise, taking the cumulative increase in rates in three weeks to Rs 9.12 and Rs 11.01 respectively.

 

Facebook, Twitter shares as European giant pulls ads

San Francisco, Jun 26 (AP) Shares of Facebook and Twitter dropped sharply Friday after the the giant company behind brands such as Ben & Jerry''s ice cream and Dove soap said it will halt U.S. advertising on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram through at least the end of the year.

 

Entertainment
Joseph Fiennes to play extreme athlete Wim Hof in 'The Ice Man'

Los Angeles: "The Handmaid''s Tale" star Joseph Fiennes will essay the role of Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof in Genesius Pictures'' upcoming biographical movie "The ice Man".
 

Matthew A Cherry to direct comedy heist film for New Line

Filmmaker Matthew A Cherry will be directing the upcoming heist comedy "The Come Up" for New Line Cinema.
 

Christina Ricci, Tom Hopper & David Dastmalchian to star in indie action-thriller

Actors Christina Ricci, Tom Hopper and David Dastmalchian have boarded the cast of indie action-thriller "Cant'' Stop the Dawn".

Sports
Ronaldo back in form as Juventus beats 10-man Lecce 4-0

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in form. He set up two goals and converted a penalty to help Juventus beat 10-man Lecce 4-0 on Friday and boost its chances of claiming a record-extending ninth successive Serie A title.

 

Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart

Zion Williamson is about to get another chance at opening night.

Mickelson leads Travelers in first event since turning 50

Cromwell (US), Jun 27 (AP) Phil Mickelson figures age might be an asset.

 

England's spin prospect Virdi eyeing a Test spot in WI series

He might not have experience on his side but young off-spinner Amar Virdi remains confident of cutting through the competition and earning a place in England team for the three-Test series against the West Indies beginning on July 8.
 

Dravid taught me importance of switching off from cricket: Pujara

India''s Test batting mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara cannot describe in words the influence that Rahul Dravid has had on his life but says he will always remain grateful to him for teaching the importance of switching off from cricket.


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