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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…

India match South Africa’s legendary record following Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan’s masterclass vs Afghanistan | Cricket

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India match South Africa’s legendary record following Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan’s masterclass vs Afghanistan | Cricket

Lucknow: Indian batters produced a stunning performance in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. With Nitish Kumar Reddy unavailable, the team management was forced to tweak the line-up, with Yashasvi Jaiswal opening with Rohit Sharma. All the other batters were forced to bat in a position below their preference. Now, Jaiswal had the perfect opportunity to prove his mettle in the ODI format, but the youngster failed to capitalise, having departed for four runs. Rohit managed to keep the scoreboard ticking, alongside Gill. The veteran was pushing hard in the middle, but got out for 48, just missing his…

When will India and EU seal the free trade deal? Ursula von der Leyen gives key update | World

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When will India and EU seal the free trade deal? Ursula von der Leyen gives key update | World

Paris: India and the European Union (EU) have set their sights on finalising and signing the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, marking a significant step forward in their economic partnership. The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen following high-level discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. The meeting was also attended by European Council President Antonio Costa, emphasising the importance both sides attach to strengthening strategic ties across trade, investment, connectivity and security. Following the talks, Von der Leyen shared an optimistic update…