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Shreyanka Patil suffers freak injury, BCCI releases statement after being taken off stretcher | Cricket

Shreyanka Patil suffers freak injury, BCCI releases statement after being taken off stretcher | Cricket

London: Shreyanka Patil suffered an ankle injury during Indiaโ€™s T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands at Headingley in Leeds, after an awkward landing while attempting to field during the Dutch innings. The incident occurred on the first ball of the sixth over when Phebe Molkenboer nudged a delivery into the leg side. Shreyanka, stationed in the field, rushed across in an attempt to prevent additional runs but slipped while gathering the ball, landing heavily on her right ankle. She immediately went down in visible pain, with teammates and medical staff quickly attending to her on the field. After several…
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Cristiano Ronaldo expresses frustation on social media after Portugal’s disappointing 1-1 outing vs Congo | Football

Cristiano Ronaldo expresses frustation on social media after Portugal’s disappointing 1-1 outing vs Congo | Football

Houston: Portugal were held to a 1โ€“1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening Group K fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday. Despite dominating possession for long spells, Portugal were left frustrated by Congoโ€™s disciplined defending and efficient set-piece execution. Portugal began on the front foot and opened the scoring in the 6th minute when Joao Neves finished from close range after a low cross from Pedro Neto. The goal came during a spell of sustained pressure in which Portugal controlled midfield through Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha, moving…
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England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: ENG vs CRO Latest Match Updates, Harry Kane, Starting XI, Commentary | Football

England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: ENG vs CRO Latest Match Updates, Harry Kane, Starting XI, Commentary | Football

Dallas: England begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia in a heavyweight Group L opener at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, a fixture that immediately sets the tone in what is expected to be a tightly contested group. Thomas Tuchelโ€™s side arrives with serious expectations after an impressive qualifying run and a squad packed with attacking talent, led by Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. Englandโ€™s blend of power, pressing and technical quality makes them one of the pre-tournament favourites, but questions remain about how they handle elite opposition in a tournament environment. Croatia, meanwhile, continue to…
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India decimate Netherlands; Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana’s heroic takes India on top of points table | Cricket

India decimate Netherlands; Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana’s heroic takes India on top of points table | Cricket

New Delhi: India produced a commanding display in Headingleyโ€™s overcast conditions to defeat Netherlands by 95 runs, which was powered by a standout all-round effort from Shafali Verma and a dominant batting performance at the top of the order. Batting first, India piled up 209 for 5, their highest total in a T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with 74 off 47 balls, setting the foundation for a strong score. Shafali Verma played a key role in the innings as well, bringing up her first T20 World Cup fifty in 34 deliveries. The opening partnership between Shafali and…
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Trump says peace deal with Iran not final, warns US strikes could resume over terms | World

Trump says peace deal with Iran not final, warns US strikes could resume over terms | World

Evian: As unpredictable he is, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Iran on ending the conflict was not final, and he might resume a bombing campaign if Tehran does not "behave". While addressing reporters at the G7 Summit in France alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Trump added that the agreement between the US and Iran is "not final. Trump added that if he does not like the text of the deal, the US will start the strikes again. Asked by reporters if the agreement between US and Iran was now final,…
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Meerut-Rishikesh Namo Bharat train extension approved: How will it transform Delhi UP and Uttarakhand travel? | Business

Meerut-Rishikesh Namo Bharat train extension approved: How will it transform Delhi UP and Uttarakhand travel? | Business

New Delhi: Travel between Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand is set to become significantly faster with the proposed extension of the semi-high-speed regional rail service, Namo Bharat, to Rishikesh. Officials said on Wednesday that the Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh governments, along with the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), have agreed to extend the semi-high-speed rail corridor to the holy town. Delhi to Rishikesh in 3 hours According to an official statement, the existing 82-km Namo Bharat corridor between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut will be extended by around 150 km to Lakshman…
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India clinch ODI series against Afghanistan, register 171-run victory in Lucknow | Cricket

India clinch ODI series against Afghanistan, register 171-run victory in Lucknow | Cricket

New Delhi: The 2nd ODI of the ongoing series between India and Afghanistan concluded with the Indian team registering a 171-run victory. The two sides met at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, and batting first, the hosts posted a total of 402 runs in the first inning. The side then limited Afghanistan to a score of 232, winning the game by 171 runs and clinching the ODI series. The clash began with the Indian team coming in to bat first. The side opened its innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring four runs and Rohit Sharma amassing 48 runs to his name.…
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‘Modi is calm, cool, and a total killer’: Trump praises PM Modi at G7 Summit in France | World

‘Modi is calm, cool, and a total killer’: Trump praises PM Modi at G7 Summit in France | World

Evian: US President Donald Trump showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 Summit in France, describing the Indian leader as "calm, cool, and a total killer," while speaking at a working lunch attended by world leaders. The comments came during interactions on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, where PM Modi participated in the Outreach Session alongside leaders of G7 nations and partner countries. 'Modi is calm, cool': Trump In a light-hearted remark, Trump contrasted his own personality with that of the Prime Minister, saying, "Unlike PM Modi, who's calm, cool and a total killer... I am…
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Parents share most effective techniques that almost invariably worked

Parents share most effective techniques that almost invariably worked

Rahul, father of 9-year-old Abhay, says โ€œMy son has always been very energetic, and when he felt frustrated, that energy often came out as anger. We started channeling his anger into physical activities like running, cycling, playing football, and even simple exercises at home, and trust me, it helped,โ€ he says. Rahul says with a hint of laughter that now his son Abhay sometimes tells them, โ€œI need to play for a while because Iโ€™m feeling angry.โ€
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India-UK free trade pact takes effect on July 15: Why it could be a game-changer for India | Business

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…
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