FIFA WC: Luis de la Fuente hails Spain’s team spirit after bold selection calls pay off in semis win
Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised the depth, unity and selflessness of his squad after two of his key selection decisions proved decisive in a 2-1 victory over Belgium that sent the European champions into the FIFA World…
Anees Bazmee celebrates 34 years of Chiranjeevi, Meenakshi Seshadri starrer ‘Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj’
Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Anees Bazmee took a trip down memory lane as his 1992 action drama ‘Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj’ completed 34 years of its release. Taking to his social media account, Anees Bazmee shared the film’s poster and wrote,…
PM Modi holds talks with Christopher Luxon, India-New Zealand ties elevated to Strategic Partnership
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Saturday held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Auckland, agreeing to elevate India-New Zealand relations to a Strategic Partnership while reviewing…
FIFA WC: I still cannot believe what I am experiencing, says Spain’s Merino
Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Two knockout matches, two decisive goals. Mikel Merino has become Spain’s unlikely hero at the FIFA World Cup, establishing himself as one of the tournament’s most effective substitutes. The midfielder came off the…
India, New Zealand elevate ties to Strategic Partnership: PM Luxon
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday announced that India and New Zealand agreed to elevate the ties to a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and providing a broader framework for…
Trump denies reports of Israel sharing information on alleged Iranian assassination plot
Washington, July 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday (US time) dismissed recent reports that Israel had provided information about an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate him. “No, no. Israel came up with nothing. No, no,” Trump told…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,118
Caracas, July 11 (IANS) The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,118 as crews continue to clear rubble in the hardest-hit areas, authorities said. The number of injured remained at 16,740, according to figures released in…
‘We are natural partners, made for each other’: PM Modi on India-New Zealand ties during talks with PM Luxon
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon in Auckland, with the two leaders agreeing to elevate India-New Zealand ties to a Strategic Partnership. Describing…
Lamine Yamal says France should fear Spain ahead of World Cup semi-final
Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Spain teenager Lamine Yamal has turned up the heat ahead of Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final against France, declaring that Didier Deschamps’ side should be the ones fearing Spain as the European champions…
PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome with traditional Maori powhiri at Government House in Auckland
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome at the Government House in Auckland as he began the final leg of his three-nation tour. The ceremony featured a traditional Maori powhiri, a significant indigenous…