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India-UK free trade pact takes effect on July 15: Why it could be a game-changer for India | Business

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India-UK free trade pact takes effect on July 15: Why it could be a game-changer for India | Business

New Delhi: The India-UK free trade agreement will come into effect on July 15 this year, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was inked on July 24 last year. "In a major stride for India's global economic engagement, India and the United Kingdom today announced that the CETA will enter into force on 15th July 2026," the ministry said in a statement. Simultaneously, the Agreement on Social Security -- referred to as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) -- will also come into effect on July 15, it said. Earlier, Union Minister for Commerce…

Abhishek to meet Speaker amid LS defections

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Abhishek to meet Speaker amid LS defections

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, is set to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on June 19 at Parliament House to present his views on the ongoing rebellion and large-scale defections from the party. The meeting comes at a time when the TMC is facing a serious threat to its parliamentary existence, with 20 out of 28 MPs leaving the party to join another camp. The Speaker has clarified that no unilateral decision will be taken on the matter, and a final call will be made only after hearing both the rebel faction, which announced to…

POR vs COD FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s campaign begins, Portugal announce playing XI | Football

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POR vs COD FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s campaign begins, Portugal announce playing XI | Football

New York: Portugal begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K campaign against DR Congo on Wednesday evening. They enter the tournament with high expectations under Roberto Martinez, boasting world-class players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. However, they have faced a major roadblock as star defender Ruben Dias will miss the clash. DR Congo, on the other hand, arrive at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, making this a historic occasion for the Leopards. Under coach Sebastien Desabre, they have developed into a disciplined and organised team built on defensive solidity and quick…

‘If India is attacked and Modi is leader, we will help’: Trump makes big promise to PM Modi at G7 Summit | World

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‘If India is attacked and Modi is leader, we will help’: Trump makes big promise to PM Modi at G7 Summit | World

Evian: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced strong support for India, saying the United States would come to the country's aid if it were attacked while Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained in office. The remarks came during the leaders' bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 52nd G7 Summit in France, marking their first one-on-one interaction since Operation Sindoor in May 2025. 'If India is attacked and Modi...': Trump Calling attention to the growing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington, Trump praised India-US defence cooperation and reaffirmed America's commitment to supporting India during times of conflict. On the…

Smriti Mandhana surpasses Harmanpreet Kaur, achieves huge feat with brilliant knock against Netherlands | Cricket

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Smriti Mandhana surpasses Harmanpreet Kaur, achieves huge feat with brilliant knock against Netherlands | Cricket

New Delhi: India women continued their campaign at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides met at Headingley in Leeds, and the game began with India coming in to bat first. The side opened its innings with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma coming out to bat. After a brilliant knock in the first game, Mandhana continued her brilliant form and went on to score 74 runs in 47 deliveries, propelling the Women in Blue to a perfect start to the game. Scoring yet another half-century, Smriti Mandhana surpassed the tally of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj. The…

Trump calls PM Modi ‘most beautiful-looking man’, says he appears ‘like an angel’ but… | World

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Trump calls PM Modi ‘most beautiful-looking man’, says he appears ‘like an angel’ but… | World

Paris: US President Donald Trump once again praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on Wednesday, highlighting the close personal rapport that has long defined ties between the two leaders. The interaction took place just before their bilateral meeting which marked their first face-to-face engagement in more than 16 months. The meeting attracted considerable international attention as both countries continue to deepen cooperation across trade, security and strategic affairs. In his trademark style, Trump used a mix of admiration and humour while describing PM Modi's personality and negotiating skills. 'Looks…

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Sarah Michelle Gellar to star in ‘Thud’

Months after the cancellation of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” sequel, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is returning to the supernatural genre. While the “scream queen” will always be synonymous with her iconic run as Buffy Summers from 1997 to 2003, the hopes of her return to the franchise were dashed after the sequel of the Hulu series was abruptly cancelled in March 2026. The reboot was announced in February 2025. Now, Gellar has officially signed on to headline “Thud”, an upcoming supernatural romance directed by Mali Elfman of “Next Exit’ fame. In a wild twist on the genre, Gellar…

Rohit Sharma becomes 5th Indian cricketer to register major milestone in List A cricket | Cricket

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Rohit Sharma becomes 5th Indian cricketer to register major milestone in List A cricket | Cricket

Lucknow: Former India captain Rohit Sharma became the fifth Indian cricketer to score over 14000 career runs in List A cricket. In the second ODI against Afghanistan, the veteran batter made 48 runs to register the feat. Despite losing his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal early, Rohit managed to keep the scoreboard ticking, missing a well-deserved half-century by a whisker. Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer for India in List A cricket. The Master Blaster, as he is popularly known, scored 21999 runs in the format. He stands third on the overall list. Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly…

PM Modi, Trump meet in France; hold talks on bilateral trade deal, Hormuz, safety of Indian sailors | World

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PM Modi, Trump meet in France; hold talks on bilateral trade deal, Hormuz, safety of Indian sailors | World

Evian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026. During the meeting, US President Donald Trump said, "We had some great meetings in France... It's a G7. We have a G2 coming up, and then we have a G20 coming up... We had, in particular, some very good conversations with Prime Minister Modi of India. We're doing trade deals... A lot of things are happening between the United States and India. The United States is doing the best we've ever done. We have over $19.2 trillion coming in,…

Indian Railways launches Pune-Shirdi Express Train: Check route, full schedule, stoppages | Business

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Indian Railways launches Pune-Shirdi Express Train: Check route, full schedule, stoppages | Business

Pune: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday flagged off the Pune-Sainagar Shirdi Express, a new rail service aimed at improving connectivity with the pilgrimage town, noting that various measures would help double Pune railway's capacity over the next three years. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined the programme virtually from his official residence in Mumbai. State legislative council chairman Ram Shinde was present at the Mumbai event, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office. Officials said the new train service would provide a convenient, affordable and comfortable travel option for devotees travelling from Pune and nearby areas…