DHAKA: (Jun 8) Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was elected as the President of his country’s Cricket Board here, becoming the youngest to get the position that he will hold for four years. The 37-year-old has already served as the head of the ad-hoc committee that he took over in April after Islam was found… Continue reading Former captain Tamim Iqbal takes over as Bangladesh Cricket Board chief
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Ram Gopal Varma compares ‘Obsession’ with Urmila Matondkar’s ‘Kaun’
NEW DELHI: (Jun 8) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said a scene in the horror film “Obsession”, featuring Inde Navarrette, reminded him of Urmila Matondkar’s performance in his directorial “Kaun”. Varma shared a clip on his X handle on Sunday, which started with a scene from “Kaun” followed by a clip of “Obsession”. “I remembered this… Continue reading Ram Gopal Varma compares ‘Obsession’ with Urmila Matondkar’s ‘Kaun’
Spark Capital PWM Wins Three Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2026; Arpita Vinay Named Asia’s Outstanding Wealth Management CEO
MUMBAI (MAHARASHTRA) [INDIA]: June 8: Spark Capital Private Wealth Management (Spark Capital PWM), one of India’s fastest-growing wealth management firms, has been recognised with three prestigious awards at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2026, held at the Capella Singapore. The awards recognise institutions and leaders that are redefining private banking and wealth management through… Continue reading Spark Capital PWM Wins Three Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2026; Arpita Vinay Named Asia’s Outstanding Wealth Management CEO
Opposition INDIA bloc set to redraw strategy after assembly poll shake-up
NEW DELHI: (Jun 8) Twenty-three political parties of the opposition INDIA bloc will meet here on Monday to forge unity and rework their strategy to take on the BJP, while ironing out differences within after the defeat of regional outfits like the TMC and DMK in the recent assembly polls. Top opposition leaders, including Congress’… Continue reading Opposition INDIA bloc set to redraw strategy after assembly poll shake-up
Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran; says “very close” to peace deal
WASHINGTON: (Jun 8) US President Donald Trump has asked Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate to Iran’s latest barrage of missiles, saying it would jeopardise the ongoing negotiations for a peace deal to end the three-month long conflict. US media outlet Axios reported that after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday, Trump… Continue reading Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran; says “very close” to peace deal
Suvendu wants Bengal BJP to follow ‘we and not I’ principle, stresses collective leadership
KOLKATA: (Jun 8) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said he wants the BJP functionaries to believe in a “we and not I” principle, and stressed the importance of collective leadership to advance the saffron party’s “political thoughts and ideologies” and meet people’s expectations. Addressing a preparatory meeting for the BJP’s special training camp… Continue reading Suvendu wants Bengal BJP to follow ‘we and not I’ principle, stresses collective leadership
China’s President Xi arrives in North Korea on first official visit in 7 years
Beijing [China], June 8 : China’s President Xi Jinping on Monday arrived in Pyongyang to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Chinese Xinhua News Agency reported, adding that the two leaders will reaffirm the long-standing friendship between the two neighbouring countries, pledging further development of bilateral relations. Xi’s visit comes amidst Pyongyang’s deepening… Continue reading China’s President Xi arrives in North Korea on first official visit in 7 years
Clandestine midnight hospital run of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sparks outrage as PTI slams Pakistan over human rights violations
Peshawar [Pakistan], June 6 : The federal administration in Islamabad has come under severe criticism for its treatment of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, with a provincial minister accusing the central government of blatant human rights violations, Dawn reported. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan stated… Continue reading Clandestine midnight hospital run of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sparks outrage as PTI slams Pakistan over human rights violations
Indian Team Sea Sakthi to represent nation at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026
New Delhi [India], June 6 : India will mark a significant milestone in sustainable maritime innovation as Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, becomes the country’s sole representative at the prestigious Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026, scheduled to be held from July 8-11 in Monaco. The competition, organised by the Yacht Club… Continue reading Indian Team Sea Sakthi to represent nation at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026
‘Balan: The Boy’ trailer: Mystery, murder haunt mother’s fight to protect son
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 : The trailer of ‘Balan: The Boy,’ the upcoming psychological thriller from Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram, was released on Friday, offering a glimpse into a dark and emotional story centered on a mother and her young son. Set to hit theatres on June 19, the film follows a mother and… Continue reading ‘Balan: The Boy’ trailer: Mystery, murder haunt mother’s fight to protect son