FIFA World Cup Group B preview: Host Canada face European tests in historic home campaign

IANS | June 3, 2026 11:08 PM

Toronto, June 3 (IANS) The focus in Group B will be on Bosnia and Herzegovina -- the team that defeated former champions Italy to qualify -- when action starts in this key group in the FIFA World Cup 2026 from June 11. Bosnia and Herzegovina return to the tournament for the first time since 2014, while Qatar will aim to build on their debut appearance four years ago.

Ahmedabad airport expands jet fuel capacity with new 8,000 KL aviation fuel station

IANS | June 3, 2026 10:50 PM

Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad has commissioned a new Aviation Fuel Station with an 8,000-kilolitre (KL) storage capacity, expanding its fuel handling infrastructure as passenger traffic and flight operations continue to grow.

BCCI to hold online Apex Council meeting on Thursday, T20I captaincy discussion not known yet

IANS | June 3, 2026 10:46 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold its Apex Council Committee meeting in online mode on Thursday, though it remains unclear if the issue of India’s next men’s T20I captain will be formally discussed.

Football: Spain to face Iraq in first World Cup preparation match

IANS | June 3, 2026 10:37 PM

Madrid, June 3 (IANS) Spain will play the first of their two warm-up matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night when they face Iraq at Deportivo La Coruna's Riazor Stadium.

FIFA World Cup Group A preview: Mexico, South Korea target group progress

IANS | June 3, 2026 10:25 PM

Mexico City, June 3 (IANS) Mexico and South Africa will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 at the Mexico City Stadium, repeating the tournament's opening fixture in 2010. South Africa is back at the finals for the first time since then. In the same group, South Korea will make its 12th World Cup appearance, and the Czech Republic returns after a 20-year absence.

Golf: Indian-origin quartet eyes strong show at Memorial as Rai returns as Major champion

IANS | June 3, 2026 10:04 PM

Dublin (USA), June 3 (IANS) The spotlight at this week’s Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club will be on a group of golfers with Indian roots, led by newly-crowned PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai. Joining him in the elite field are Akshay Bhatia, Sahith Theegala, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, underlining the growing influence of players of Indian heritage on the PGA Tour.

Gill's India hit ground running in New Chandigarh ahead of Afghanistan Test

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:45 PM

New Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) India's focus on red-ball cricket restarted right after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 ended. Captain Shubman Gill led the first training session in New Chandigarh on Wednesday in preparation for the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting on June 6.

Pakistan: Centuries-old fort dating back to Hindu Shahi period crumbles amid neglect, encroachment

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:38 PM

Riyadh, June 3 (IANS) Pakistan's centuries-old fortress, once a strategic stronghold guarding key routes into the Indian subcontinent, is slowly deteriorating due to neglect, encroachment, and environmental damage despite being protected under the country’s Antiquities Act of 1975, a report has stated.

Kawagoe mosque case in Japan sparks concern over ‘presumptuous’ attitude of Pakistani community: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:38 PM

Tokyo, June 3 (IANS) The recent incidents across Japan, including at the Kawagoe mosque, allegations of illegal structures in Hokkaido linked to Pakistani communities, and protests in Fujisawa over proposed mosques near Shinto, have highlighted recurring tensions over “zoning, noise from calls to prayer, traffic, and cultural practices," a report has stated.

Bangladesh: Seven more precious lives lost to measles, overall death toll crosses 600

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:38 PM

Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) At least seven more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Wednesday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 601 since March 15 this year, local media reported.