FIFA WC 2026: Room’s 15-save masterclass earns Curacao historic first World Cup point
Kansas City, June 21 (IANS) Eloy Room’s incredible saves helped Curacao to secure their first World Cup point after playing out a goalless draw with Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E encounter here at the Kansas City Stadium on Sunday.…
‘Healthy society makes strong, prosperous nation’: PM Modi leads International Yoga Day celebrations, urges people to make yoga part of life
New Delhi/Kolkata, June 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Kolkata’s iconic Red Road, urging people to embrace yoga as a lifelong practice and not restrict it to a…
NASA takes 2026 FIFA WC ball ‘Trionda’ to space to study ‘centre of mass and balance in microgravity’
Washington, June 21 (IANS) In a unique intersection of space science and sports engineering, the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the ‘Trionda’, was sent to the International Space Station (ISS) with astronauts aboard to study…
International Yoga Day gains ground across US, reflecting growing wellness culture
Washington, June 21 (IANS) From Texas parks and New York’s Times Square to state legislatures and governors’ offices, International Day of Yoga was celebrated across the United States this weekend, reflecting the growing mainstream acceptance…
Switzerland welcomes arrival of Iranian delegation for talks with US
Geneva, June 21 (IANS) An Iranian delegation landed in Switzerland late Saturday for talks with the United States at the Burgenstock resort to halt the conflict in the Middle East. “We welcome the arrival of the Iranian delegation in…
US Los Angeles issues local emergency over ongoing warehouse fire
Los Angeles, June 21 (IANS) Mayor Karen Bass of the US city of Los Angeles on Sunday declared a local emergency in response to an ongoing warehouse fire that erupted Wednesday and generated heavy smoke, which has spread across the Los Angeles…
President Murmu to lead Yoga session at Jabalpur’s iconic Garrison Ground today
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will perform yoga at the historic Garrison Ground in Jabalpur on Sunday marking International Yoga Day. This will be the first time a sitting President of India participates in a yoga event at this…
FIFA WC 2026: Undav’s second-half brace takes Germany through to knockouts
Toronto, June 21 (IANS) Deniz Undav came off the bench in the second half and scored a brace to see Germany come from behind and advance to the knockouts with a 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match here at Toronto…
Delaware marks International Day of Yoga
Washington, June 21 (IANS) Delaware Governor Matthew Meyer has proclaimed June 21, 2026, as International Day of Yoga, recognising the ancient Indian practice. In a proclamation issued by the Office of the Governor, Meyer described yoga as a…
Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran talks
Washington, June 21 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland, expressing hope that upcoming talks with Iran would advance negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and help preserve a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, even as renewed…