Rafael Marquez replaces Javier Aguirre as Mexico head coach
Mexico City, July 9 (IANS) Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach on a deal running until 2030, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said on Thursday. The 47-year-old replaces Javier Aguirre, who stepped down after Mexico’s 3-2 defeat…
PM Modi meets Australian counterpart Albanese at India-Australia CEO Forum
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, as the leaders arrived for the India-Australia CEO Forum on Thursday. Albanese welcomed PM Modi, and both leaders posed for a photograph. PM Modi will…
Neymar future uncertain after Brazil WC exit
Rio de Janeiro, July 9 (IANS) Santos has given Neymar time off to contemplate his future after Brazil’s World Cup round-of-16 exit, Brazilian media reported on Wednesday. Brazil’s all-time leading scorer has six months left on his Santos…
US forces strike Iran for 2nd straight day
Washington/Tehran, July 9 (IANS) US forces conducted strikes against Iran for a second straight day to “degrade” Iran’s ability “to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” the United States Central Command…
BJP urges Karnataka govt to waive Rs 50,000 farm loans, provide immediate relief to drought- and flood-hit farmers
Bengaluru, July 9 (IANS) Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Karnataka Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, has urged the state government to immediately announce a farm loan waiver of up to Rs 50,000 for farmers affected by drought and…
Meghalaya govt firmly opposes uranium mining, stance conveyed to Centre: CM Conrad Sangma
Shillong, July 9 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has reiterated that the state government remains firmly opposed to uranium mining in the state, asserting that its position has been consistently conveyed to both the people of the state…
Sohail Khan reacts to ex-wife Seema Sajdeh’s entry in ‘Alliance’: I take the onus
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sohail Khan, who can be seen in the streaming reality show ‘Alliance’, reacted to his ex-wife Seema Sajdeh’s entry into the show. The two shared an emotional moment after the show host Kunal Kemmu asked Sohail Khan…
John Stamos says he initially ‘didn’t get along’ with Bob Saget
Los Angeles, July 8 (IANS) Hollywood actor John Stamos recently turned the clock backwards, as he looked back at his time getting to know actor Bob Saget. The actor, 62, recently reflected on his time on Full House, and shared how he looked forward to…
Tripura committed to providing affordable, quality healthcare within state: CM Saha
Agartala, July 8 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday reiterated that the state government’s primary objective is to strengthen healthcare services within Tripura so that people can access quality and affordable treatment without…
India calls EU FTA its most ambitious trade deal
Washington, July 8 (IANS) India’s chief negotiator for the landmark free trade agreement with the European Union on Wednesday described the pact as the country’s “most ambitious agreement” to date, saying it would significantly…