Skipper Iyer terms India’s performance ‘atrocious and awful’ after huge loss in 3rd T20I
Nottingham, July 8 (IANS) Captain Shreyas Iyer described India’s performance as ‘atrocious and awful’ after suffering a huge 125-run loss against England in the third T20I , which is their biggest T20I defeat by runs. England produced a…
Reform UK leader resigns as MP, triggering by-election
London, July 8 (IANS) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP), saying voters should judge his conduct as he faces an investigation over alleged failures to declare financial interests. Farage is under an investigation by the…
Two explosions injure 18 in Damascus as French President’s visit proceeds as scheduled
Damascua, July 8 (IANS) Two explosions in central Damascus injured 18 people, including four police officers, during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, the interior authorities said, while confirming the incidents posed no threat to…
‘I’ve been longing for this goal since WC in Qatar’: Hernandez on late winner against Egypt
Atlanta, July 8 (IANS) After securing an unforgettable 3-2 Round of 16 victory with a late winner against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 tie, Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez said he has been “longing for this goal since the World Cup…
US, Japan, Korea ink SMR pact for Indo-Pacific
Ankara, July 8 (IANS) The United States, Japan and South Korea on Tuesday signed a trilateral agreement to accelerate the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in third countries, with an initial focus on the Indo-Pacific, marking a significant…
US says over 80 Iranian targets hit in fresh strikes after attacks on commercial vessels
Washington, July 8 (IANS) The United States has carried out a new round of military strikes against Iran, targeting more than 80 sites in response to what Washington described as Tehran’s latest attacks on commercial vessels transiting the strategically…
Kunal Kemmu on comparisons with Salman Khan as reality show host: Not trying to emulate anyone
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu says he isn’t thinking about comparisons with Salman Khan as he made his hosting debut with the reality show, ‘Alliance’. He added that he is entering the show with a clean slate and simply plans to be…
FIFA WC: Scaloni hails Argentina’s never-say-die spirit after dramatic comeback against Egypt
Atlanta, July 8 (IANS) Lionel Scaloni admitted Argentina had made its supporters endure unnecessary anxiety, but he saw something far more important in its dramatic comeback against Egypt: the character and belief of a team that refuses to surrender. For…
Egypt coach Hassan questions FIFA WC fairness after Argentina defeat
Tlanta, July 8 (IANS) Egypt’s World Cup campaign ended in frustration, with head coach Hossam Hassan questioning the fairness of the tournament after his side suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to defending champion Argentina in Atlanta. Egypt appeared…
US Senator urges tougher patent safeguards against Chinese AI mining
Washington, July 8 (IANS) A Republican senator has urged the US Commerce Department to tighten patent protections against what he described as Chinese companies using artificial intelligence to mine American patent applications, warning that the practice…