Spain’s football hero Ferran Torres has Assam link, played FIFA U-17 World Cup
Guwahati, July 20 (IANS) Spain’s FIFA World Cup-winning player Ferran Torres, whose decisive goal against Argentina secured his country’s triumph in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, has a little-known connection with Assam. Long before emerging…
India to play four-day warm-up game in Colombo ahead of Tests against Sri Lanka
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Indian men’s cricket team will play a four-day warm-up game in Colombo starting on August 7 ahead of facing Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on August 15. The Shubman Gill-led visitors are scheduled to land in…
PCI gives grand send-off to India’s 28-member Para contingent ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Team India eyes historic medal haul
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Monday organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 28-member Indian para contingent selected to represent the country at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The para athletes form part…
China Open: Sindhu, Lakshya, Ayush headline India squad, Satwik-Chirag miss out due to injury
Changzhou, July 20 (IANS) Fresh from ending a prolonged title drought with a commanding victory at the Japan Open, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will spearhead India’s campaign at the China Open 2026, a BWF Super 1000 tournament beginning on…
Will work collaboratively with England’s next Test coach, says Brendon McCullum
London, July 20 (IANS) England’s white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed confidence in working collaboratively with the country’s next Test head coach so that the side delivers good results in all three formats. McCullum bounced…
World Para Athletics Grand Prix calendar confirmed for 2027; New Delhi to host 2nd leg in March
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) New Delhi will host the second leg of the 2027 season of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix from March 12 to 17, 2027, as the mega event returns with an eight‑stop season spanning four continents, offering athletes a crucial…
EU slaps record 550 million euro fine on Alibaba’s AliExpress over illegal, unsafe products
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The European Union has imposed a record 550 million euro ($630 million) fine on Alibaba-owned e-commerce platform AliExpress for failing to adequately tackle the sale of illegal, counterfeit and unsafe products on its…
Govt yet to decide on raising ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 pc: MoS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government has not taken any decision to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20 per cent level, and any future move will be based on detailed scientific studies and consultations with stakeholders,…
Tibet group urges US action against China
Washington, July 20 (IANS) The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has urged the US Congress to pass legislation strengthening Washington’s engagement with Tibet’s elected leadership and called on the Trump administration to condemn China’s new ethnic…
US says Cuba aided global anti-US network
Washington, July 20 (IANS) Cuba has acted as a force multiplier for China, Russia, Iran and other American adversaries while maintaining influence networks inside the United States, the US State Department alleged Monday. The accusation is contained in a…