FIFA WC: FIFA suspends USA forward Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The USA’s leading FIFA World Cup 2026 goalscorer Folarin Balogun will be available for selection in Tuesday’s Round of 16 match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-game ban. The forward was previously set to…
‘Delhi’s EV policy provides end-to-end solution for cleaner mobility’: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy aims to provide an end-to-end solution to tackle pollution, strengthen clean mobility and make electric vehicles the preferred mode of…
Shilpa Shirodkar recalls losing ‘Chaiya Chaiya’ with SRK because Farah Khan thought ‘she weighed 100 kgs’
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) 90s Bollywood diva Shilpa Shirodkar made a startling revelation about missing out on one of Bollywood’s most iconic songs, ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The actress who recently appeared on the dance reality show,…
‘It’s now over’: Neymar retires from international football after FIFA WC exit
New Jersey, July 6 (IANS) Neymar announced his international retirement following Brazil’s heartbreaking Round of 16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday (IST). Carlo Ancelotti’s side suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Norway…
NATO faces deepening fault lines ahead of Ankara summit
Ankara, July 6 (IANS) As leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) prepare to meet in Ankara this week, the alliance is seeking to project unity at a time when disagreements over strategic priorities, defence spending, and its long-term…
India to host BRICS anti-drug agencies’ meet in Assam from today
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Assam’s Guwahati on Monday and Tuesday (July 6–7), bringing together senior officials from member countries to strengthen cooperation against narcotics…
Ronaldo confirms 2026 WC is his last but not retiring from international football
Dallas, July 6 (IANS) Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on Monday that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career but insisted that he is not retiring from international football. “This will be my last World Cup, but…
Trump sets NATO agenda for Ankara summit
Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will travel to Ankara on Monday for a NATO summit focused on defence spending, burden sharing and defence industrial cooperation, with meetings scheduled with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,342
Caracas, July 6 (IANS) The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, with 16,740 people injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. Rodriguez said in an update on Telegram on Sunday that the number of people…
Carlos Queiroz quits as Ghana head coach; Jordan part ways with Jamal Sellami
Accra, July 6 (IANS) Carlos Queiroz has announced his decision to quit as Ghana’s head coach a day after the team was eliminated by Colombia from the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese was appointed on a four-month…