June 9, 2026 9:50 AM

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Fire breaks out on MT Marivex; all Indian seafarers rescued safely

The Embassy of India in Muscat, Oman, has confirmed the rescue of 24 Indian seafarers aboard MT Marivex after a fire incident south of the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy also thanked the Omani authorities for their swift response. Earlier yesterday, during an inter-ministerial briefing, the spokesper...

June 9, 2026 7:47 AM

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ICC announces star-studded commentary panel for Women’s T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a star-studded list of commentators for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales. The female-led commentary team features several Indian names, including former captain and international stars like Mithali Raj, Anjum Chopra, and Ve...

June 9, 2026 7:33 AM

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WHO Director-General reviews Uganda’s readiness amid Ebola outbreak in DRC

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is currently in Uganda to personally assess the country's readiness to respond to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to support enhanced cross-border coordination.   The WHO chief en...

June 9, 2026 7:27 AM

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IMD forecasts heatwave conditions over West Rajasthan and Vidarbha today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions in the northwestern and northern states today, including West Rajasthan and Vidarbha. Places over Konkan and Goa, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to experience hot and humid weather during the day.   ...

June 9, 2026 7:45 AM

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Nepal panel asks government to hold stakeholder talks on Humla-Bajura dispute

Nepal's Federalism Strengthening and National Concern Committee of the National Assembly has instructed the Home Ministry to seek a long-term solution to the border dispute between Humla and Bajura districts. Humla lies in Karnali Province, and Bajura lies in Sudurpaschim Province in northwestern Ne...

June 9, 2026 7:05 AM

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India beat West Indies by 26 runs in Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match

In Women's Cricket, India defeated the West Indies by 26 runs in their first warm-up match ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Cardiff, UK yesterday. After being invited to bat first, Harmanpreet Kaur-led Women in Blue posted 179 for 8 in the stipulated 20 overs, powered by Bharti Fulmali's un...