India's government has approved seven new high-speed rail corridors, aiming to significantly reduce travel times between major cities. Projects include routes like Mumbai-Ahmedabad in under 2 hours and Bengaluru-Chennai in 73 minutes, part of a broader railway expansion plan.
Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma achieved a rare ODI feat as India dismissed Afghanistan's top three batters in the third ODI. Krishna took all three wickets, with Sharma completing all catches at first slip, marking a unique record in India's ODI history.
US State Department officials met with representatives from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and GE Aerospace in India to explore civil aviation commercial opportunities between the US and India. The discussions aimed to foster prosperity and security through American innovation and private sector involvement.
India's 13th Battalion captured Point 5140, a strategic peak in the 1999 Kargil War, on June 20. Led by Captains Vikram Batra and Sanjeev Singh Jamwal, the assault overcame heavy defenses, paving the way for further Indian victories.
The Indian government has banned 16 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) of drugs, citing a lack of therapeutic justification and potential risks outweighing benefits. The prohibition, effective immediately, covers various categories including dermatological, analgesic, antispasmodic, and antibiotic formulations.
A roundup of Indian news includes an 18-year-old Indian boy killed in a NYC horse carriage accident, the Palestinian Embassy in India calling for urgent medical aid amid a deepening crisis, and the Cockroach Janta Party protesting in New Delhi for the Education Minister's resignation over exam irregularities.
India has diversified its LPG imports by sourcing from the US, Iran, Argentina, Chile, France, and the Netherlands to reduce dependence on the Middle East following energy supply disruptions. Despite rising global prices, domestic consumers were shielded, though commercial users saw significant price hikes, leading to substantial losses for fuel retailers.
India's Sports Ministry met stakeholders to discuss reviving Formula 1, aiming to host a race in 2028. A task force will assess the motorsports ecosystem and potential benefits, with a policy framework expected within six months.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi announced a pause in passport, visa, and attestation services from June 26-30 due to a change in outsourced service providers. Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC will take over from July 1, 2026, with current providers BLS International and SGIVS Global ceasing new applications after June 25. Emergency services will be handled directly by the Embassy and Consulate.
La nadadora estadounidense Kate Douglass estableció un nuevo récord mundial en los 50 metros libres, con un tiempo de 23.59 segundos en las Series Pro Swim de Indianápolis, superando la marca anterior de Sarah Sjöström.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) may face delays in electric car battery deliveries from the Agratas gigafactory in Somerset, UK, due to construction problems. Agratas terminated its main contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine, and replaced it with Tonroe Group Ltd, pushing the start date further back from an already delayed January 2028 target.
The Indian Air Force is acquiring nine retired Jaguar fighter aircraft from the UK to use as a source of spare parts. This move aims to keep its current fleet operational amid falling squadron numbers and critical component shortages.
A KPMG report outlines India's housing sector transformation, emphasizing affordable housing needs, rental market formalization, and regulatory reforms to boost trust and efficiency. Urbanization and policy shifts are key drivers.
Hardik Pandya ruled out of India's ODI series vs England due to quadriceps injury. Virat Kohli to undergo fitness test on June 22 for selection, recovering from hamstring injury.
Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige stated his team will not target India A batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the tri-series final, despite a past on-field confrontation. The teams meet again in Dambulla after a tense Super Over.
India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in New Delhi demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities. The Palestinian Embassy requests urgent medical aid for its collapsing healthcare sector. Manipur police arrest 10 for violence and looting.
Indian skipper Shubman Gill and Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi shared pre-match thoughts on the final ODI. Both acknowledged the hot conditions and good batting wicket. India makes three changes, while Afghanistan brings in four new players, aiming to avoid a series whitewash.
India, already leading Afghanistan 2-0 in the ODI series, aims for a clean sweep in the third match in Chennai. The focus remains on squad experimentation for the 2027 World Cup, with opportunities for young players. Afghanistan seeks a consolation win.
Afghanistan is in early trouble in their cricket match against India, losing three wickets for 28 runs. Prasidh Krishna took two crucial wickets, including Ibrahim Zadran, while Gurnoor Brar also contributed to the early pressure.
Afghanistan is in deep trouble, reaching 37/4 after 10 overs against India. Prasidh Krishna took three wickets, and Prince Yadav added another, putting India in a dominant position in the match.
Afghanistan reaches 145/5 after 30 overs against India. Hashmatullah Shahidi scores his 23rd ODI half-century, while Azmatullah Omarzai is dismissed for 141/5. Mohammad Nabi joins Shahidi at the crease.
Indian captain Shubman Gill and Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi shared pre-match thoughts on the final ODI. Both acknowledged the hot conditions in India, with Gill emphasizing improvement in chasing big scores and Shahidi highlighting the need for partnerships and discipline.
India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI: Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran faced Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar. Gurbaz was dismissed early for 1 run, caught by Rohit Sharma. Afghanistan were 11/1 after 3.2 overs.
The Indian Army has ordered 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions from SDAL. This move reflects the global trend of drones evolving into strategic weapons capable of deep strikes, economic disruption, and power projection, as seen in Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian oil infrastructure and Iran's long-range deployments.
