Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday outlined India’s vision of transforming the Indian Ocean into an “Ocean of Opportunity” while strengthening strategic ties with Seychelles during his three-day official visit to the island nation. Following delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, Modi stressed that maritime security, sustainable development and economic prosperity must go hand in hand. Addressing the media, Modi said the Indian Ocean is a shared home whose security and prosperity are the collective responsibility of all nations in the region. He emphasized that India’s partnerships are built on mutual respect, trust and equality rather than the size…
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India Women’s T20 World Cup journey came to a disappointing end after a six-wicket defeat to Australia at Lord’s on Sunday. Despite a sensational captain’s knock from Harmanpreet Kaur, Australia chased down the target comfortably to secure a place in the semi-finals, while India crashed out of the tournament. Leading from the front, Harmanpreet produced a blistering 56 off just 27 deliveries, smashing six fours and three sixes. Her late assault powered India to 170/4, with the team collecting 34 runs in the final two overs, including a 23-run final over. Australia’s fielding also helped India’s cause, as the defending…
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted the team was left disappointed after suffering a series defeat to Ireland, acknowledging that the visitors failed to adapt to unfamiliar conditions while praising Ireland’s disciplined and intelligent cricket. Ten Doeschate said India’s biggest takeaway from the tour was the need to adjust more quickly when playing in overseas conditions rather than relying on the aggressive style that has brought them success at home. He stressed that while India remain committed to dominating the powerplay, the batters must make smarter decisions instead of abandoning their attacking identity. “Ireland deserve full credit,” ten Doeschate…
Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 for the first time in history after a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Stephen Eustáquio emerged as the hero, scoring a stunning stoppage-time winner to seal Canada’s maiden knockout-stage triumph at a World Cup. The tense contest appeared destined for extra time as South Africa defended resolutely despite sustained Canadian pressure. However, in the second minute of added time, Alistair Johnston’s long delivery into the penalty area was only partially cleared, allowing Eustáquio to chest the ball down before firing a superb…
The makers of Mirzapur: The Movie have heightened excitement among fans by unveiling the first-look posters of three of the franchise’s most iconic characters—Guddu Pandit, Munna Tripathi, and Kaleen Bhaiya—ahead of the film’s official trailer launch. Production house Excel Movies released the posters on Wednesday, giving audiences a glimpse of what to expect from the highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of the hit crime drama series. The film’s trailer is scheduled to be released on June 26 at 12 PM. Ali Fazal returns as Guddu Pandit, one of the central figures in the Mirzapur universe. His poster features an intense look,…
Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik has addressed concerns about her health after her appearance at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony sparked widespread discussion among fans on social media. The celebrated singer was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on June 23. The award recognized Alka’s remarkable contribution to Indian music over a career spanning several decades. Videos from the ceremony quickly went viral, showing the singer appearing frail and receiving assistance as she walked to the stage. Concerned fans flooded social media with messages of support and questions about her well-being.…
South Africa produced one of the biggest surprises of the FIFA World Cup group stage by defeating South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey on Wednesday, securing a place in the Round of 32. Needing all three points to advance, Bafana Bafana delivered a spirited performance and were rewarded with a decisive second-half goal from Thapelo Maseko. The victory set up a knockout clash against Canada on June 28 in Los Angeles and marked a significant achievement for coach Hugo Broos and his squad. Broos made bold selection decisions before the match, handing starts to promising youngster Relebohile Mofokeng and striker Evidence…
Neymar made his long-awaited return to World Cup action as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday to secure first place in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian star came off the bench in the 76th minute, marking his first appearance of the tournament after recovering from a calf injury that had kept him sidelined for more than a month. His introduction at Hard Rock Stadium was met with a loud ovation from Brazil supporters, who were eager to see the nation’s all-time leading scorer back on the international stage. Before Neymar’s arrival, Vinícius Júnior stole the…
Cristiano Ronaldo said a potential World Cup knockout-stage meeting with Lionel Messi’s Argentina would be “awesome” after inspiring Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The 41-year-old forward responded to criticism following Portugal’s opening draw against Congo DR by scoring twice in Houston. Ronaldo struck after just six minutes and added another goal before halftime, helping Portugal secure a crucial win that puts them on the verge of the knockout rounds. Nuno Mendes also found the net with a free-kick, while an own goal from Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov and a late strike from Rafael Leão completed…
England secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a convincing 38-run victory over West Indies at Lord’s, continuing their impressive run of form in the tournament. Batting first in hot conditions, England posted a strong total of 186-7, the highest score recorded in a women’s T20 international at Lord’s. Danni Wyatt-Hodge led the charge with a fluent 65 off 42 balls, while Heather Knight contributed 43 from 26 deliveries. Their efforts ensured England maintained momentum despite opener Amy Jones falling cheaply for the second consecutive match. England adapted well to a slow pitch, relying…