At least 62 people died in Israeli attacks in Gaza; escalating the humanitarian crisis

At least 62 people died in Israeli attacks in Gaza; escalating the humanitarian crisis

DEIR AL-BALAH (Gaza Strip), 28 June (H.S.): Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 62 people, according to health workers, as the region grapples with a deepening humanitarian crisis and potential ceasefire discussions. These strikes commenced late Friday and persisted into Saturday, with multiple casualties including 12 individuals near the…

Russia: Yak-18T crash near Moscow kills four individuals

Russia: Yak-18T crash near Moscow kills four individuals

Moscow, 28 June (H.S.): A light trainer aircraft, a Yakovlev Yak-18T, crashed in the Kolomna district of the Moscow region on June 28, resulting in the deaths of all four individuals onboard, consisting of crew and trainees. The aircraft was reportedly conducting an aerobatic maneuver when it encountered engine failure and crashed into a field,…

Sri Lanka wins by an innings and 78 runs against Bangladesh, clinching series 1-0

Sri Lanka wins by an innings and 78 runs against Bangladesh, clinching series 1-0

Colombo, June 28(HS): Sri Lanka has won the two-match Test series against Bangladesh by 1-0. In the second Test played at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, the host team secured a spectacular victory by an innings and 78 runs. The hero of this win was left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, who took his 12th five-wicket haul…

Canara Bank pays ₹2,283.41 crores dividend to Centre

Canara Bank pays ₹2,283.41 crores dividend to Centre

New Delhi, June 28 (HS): Public sector Canara Bank on Friday presented a dividend cheque of ₹2,283.41 crores to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the financial year 2024-25. This transfer reflects the outstanding performance of public sector banks in this financial year. According to a statement released by the Finance Minister’s office, K. Satyanarayana…

MNRE Revises Biomass Guidelines to Boost Bio Energy and Ease of Doing Business

MNRE Revises Biomass Guidelines to Boost Bio Energy and Ease of Doing Business

Delhi, 28 June (H.S.): The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised guidelines for the Biomass Programme under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme, covering FY 2021–22 to 2025–26, to enhance cleaner energy adoption and ease business operations. Key amendments include streamlined processes that reduce paperwork and approval requirements, aiding MSMEs in increasing…

Hazlewood's five wickets led Australia to 159-run Test victory

Hazlewood's five wickets led Australia to 159-run Test victory

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 28(HS): Australia secured a remarkable victory in the series by defeating West Indies by 159 runs on the third day of the Barbados Test, thanks to Josh Hazlewood’s (5/43) devastating bowling. West Indies’ second innings collapsed in the final session, with Nathan Lyon taking the last two wickets on consecutive balls to…

Neeraj Chopra tops world rankings in Javelin throw;Arshad Nadeem in fourth spot

Neeraj Chopra tops world rankings in Javelin throw;Arshad Nadeem in fourth spot

New Delhi, June 28 (H.S.): India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has once again achieved the number 1 position in the Javelin throw world rankings. In the latest ranking released this week on the official website of World Athletics, Neeraj surpassed Grenada’s Anderson Peters to reclaim the top position.Peters had taken the number 1 spot…

RJD releases campaign song projecting Tejashwi Yadav as ‘Bihar ka Beta’ ahead of Assembly polls

RJD releases campaign song projecting Tejashwi Yadav as ‘Bihar ka Beta’ ahead of Assembly polls

Patna, June 27 (IANS) As Bihar gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has released a new campaign song projecting Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, as a “strong, honest, and visionary leader” and “Bihar ka beta (son of Bihar).” The song outlines the RJD’s key…

88 pc of manufacturers plan to expand operations backed by India’s infra push

88 pc of manufacturers plan to expand operations backed by India’s infra push

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The government’s infrastructure push has directly influenced capital investment decisions of 88 per cent of manufacturers, signalling increased confidence to scale operations, according to a report on Friday. India’s manufacturing and logistics ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by strong policy support and large-scale infrastructure investments. Cushman & Wakefield’s…

88 pc of manufacturers plan to expand operations backed by India’s infra push

88 pc of manufacturers plan to expand operations backed by India’s infra push

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The government’s infrastructure push has directly influenced capital investment decisions of 88 per cent of manufacturers, signalling increased confidence to scale operations, according to a report on Friday. India’s manufacturing and logistics ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by strong policy support and large-scale infrastructure investments. Cushman & Wakefield’s…