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Iran reach US for FIFA World Cup 2026 after peace deal agreement; what can be next for them? | Football

Iran reach US for FIFA World Cup 2026 after peace deal agreement; what can be next for them? | Football

New Delhi: The Iranian team reached the United States of America on Sunday, June 15, ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles. The touch landed on US soil just after a peace deal between the US and Iran was agreed. The ongoing FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, has been a challenging one for Iran due to the politics and pressure involved. Iran captain Mehdi Taremi spoke about the 'tension' he felt right from the team's arrival for the World Cup. "I have felt the tension from the first…
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UK bans social media for under 16: Starmer announces major child safety crackdown | World

UK bans social media for under 16: Starmer announces major child safety crackdown | World

New Delhi: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16. With the decision, the UK has become the fourth country after Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia to impose such restrictions. Starmer made it clear that the government would not back down despite expected challenges from technology companies and critics. โ€œI want this message to be heard loud and clear. I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children. That is why this ban must happen, and that is why this ban will…
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Wholesale price index inflation sharply rises to 9.68% in May, largely driven by higher prices of fuel | Business

Wholesale price index inflation sharply rises to 9.68% in May, largely driven by higher prices of fuel | Business

New Delhi: Wholesale price inflation surged to 9.68 per cent in May, up from 8.26 per cent in April, led by a sharp spike in fuel and power, manufactured, and food prices. The Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday released the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation data, revising the base year to 2022-23, from 2011-12 earlier.ย Wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation in fuel and power climbed to 30.33 per cent in May as against 24.89 per cent in April. In crude petroleum, inflation was 61.51 per cent in May, as against 56.31 per cent in the previous month. How much did…
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Cricket-like rule comes to rescue in Sweden’s cakewalk 5-1 win over Tunisia in FIFA World Cup 2026 | WATCH | Football

Cricket-like rule comes to rescue in Sweden’s cakewalk 5-1 win over Tunisia in FIFA World Cup 2026 | WATCH | Football

New Delhi: Cricket's snicko rule came to the rescue for Sweden's Mattias Svanberg as he saw an offside getting overturned during his strike in the latter half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Tunisia. The Blรฅgult defeated Tunisia 5-1 in a cakewalk Group F clash at the Estadio Monterrey to move to the top of their group. Yasin Ayari scored a brace with his strikes, bookended in the seventh minute and in the stoppage time of the second half. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyรถkeres also scored one each and assisted in one, as Mattias Svanberg also scored one…
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Iran holds the clock till midnight to finalise deal with US; is it related to Trump’s birthday? | World

Iran holds the clock till midnight to finalise deal with US; is it related to Trump’s birthday? | World

Tehran: The United States and Iran have finally agreed to materialise a long-awaited peace deal aimed at easing tensions and ending years of unrest in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump announced the breakthrough on Sunday (local time), thanking all parties involved in the negotiations. Trump had earlier said the agreement would be signed on June 14. However, according to reports, Iran delayed its final approval until after midnight. The reason was less about diplomacy and more about symbolism. As reported by The New York Times, Tehran was unwilling to formally endorse the deal on June 14 because the…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 1,200 points, Nifty reclaims 24,000 as crude oil prices drop on US-Iran deal | Markets

Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 1,200 points, Nifty reclaims 24,000 as crude oil prices drop on US-Iran deal | Markets

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened with a gap-up on June 15, 2026, as the US-Iran peace deal boosted global risk appetite and pushed Brent crude prices below USD 84 in early trade. While the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 1,197.32 points or 1.58 per cent to start the session at 76,725.27, the Nifty gained 361.95 points to open at 23,984.85. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 775,527.95 and the Nifty 50 at 23,622.90.ย ย Later, Nifty briefly reclaimed the 24,000 level. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the…
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Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian cricketer to achieve huge T20I record after Pakistan rout | Cricket

Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian cricketer to achieve huge T20I record after Pakistan rout | Cricket

New Delhi: India star all-rounder Deepti Sharma achieved quite a few milestones during her epic bowling outing against Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After India made a strong 170/6, the Women in Blue choked the Pakistani side with a web of spin to register a thumping 64-run win. India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a marvellous win, defeating Pakistan for the seventh time in the Women's T20 World Cups. Deepti was the cornerstone of the 64-run win as she scalped 5/10 in her four overs. She stitched a web of spin to…
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Netanyahu refuses to back down on Lebanon as US-Iran reach peace deal; Trump calls him ‘very difficult guy’ | World

Netanyahu refuses to back down on Lebanon as US-Iran reach peace deal; Trump calls him ‘very difficult guy’ | World

New Delhi: The prospect of an end to the conflict between the United States and Iran has run into fresh uncertainty after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly rejected a crucial Lebanon-related provision in the proposed agreement. According to Israeli media reports, US President Donald Trump informed Netanyahu about the upcoming signing of a US-Iran deal aimed at ending months of tensions and military confrontation. However, the Israeli leader is said to have made it clear that Israel does not consider itself bound by any clause that could restrict its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reports also suggest that Netanyahu…
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How did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi perform in India A vs Sri Lanka A Tri-Nation Series clash? | Cricket

How did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi perform in India A vs Sri Lanka A Tri-Nation Series clash? | Cricket

New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was in focus once again as India A took on Sri Lanka A in their third match of the Tri-Nation Series on Monday, June 15. Sooryavanshi has been the talk of the town ever since his heroic IPL 2026, where he won the orange cap for his 776 runs.ย  Sooryavanshi was dismissed for a cheap score in the India A vs Sri Lanka A tri-series clash at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. The Tilak Verma-led side was asked to bat first in what is a crucial contest for securing a top-two place in the tri-series.…
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