'The team needs to score, not you...': Thierry Henry feels Ronaldo’s movement hurt Portugal in FIFA WC 2026 opener

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:47 AM

Houston, June 18 (IANS) The France striker Thierry Henry gave his blunt assessment following Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener as he felt Ronaldo’s movement hurt Portugal rather than helped them. He argued that Cristiano Ronaldo should focus on creating chances for Portugal rather than trying to score himself.

Sara Arjun’s father Raj Arjun pens heartfelt birthday note, calls her ‘his world’

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:45 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actress Sara Arjun received a beautiful birthday tribute from her father, actor Raj Arjun in the form of an emotional note penned by the doting father.

16 lakh NEET candidates download admit cards: NTA ahead of re-exam

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:41 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Ahead of the NEET (UG)-2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that nearly 16 lakh candidates have successfully downloaded their admit cards. The admit cards were released on June 14 for candidates appearing in the retest.

Simbu drops update on Vetrimaran's 'Arasan'; discloses unit is now filming action sequences

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:39 AM

Chennai, June 18 (IANS) Actor Silambarasan alias Simbu, who has been continuously shooting at night from April 25 for director Vetrimaran's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Arasan', has now dropped an update on the film in which he has disclosed that the unit is currently in the process of filming action sequences.

Nine key takeaways from PM Modi-Prez Trump's first bilateral meeting in a year

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) The first bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in more than a year underscored the growing strategic importance of the India-US partnership, with both leaders signalling progress on a trade deal, reaffirming defence ties and discussing security challenges from West Asia to global shipping routes.

Sham Mashalkar shares rare 1999 BTS photo from cult sitcom 'Yes Boss' featuring Rakesh Bedi

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:25 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actor Sham Mashalkar took a trip down memory lane on Wednesday night, as he shared a rare behind-the-scenes picture from the sets of the iconic sitcom 'Yes Boss'.

It makes no sense to bench player like Ronaldo when you need goals: Portugal coach Martinez after Congo draw

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:59 AM

Houston, June 18 (IANS) Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended his side's performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Congo and explained the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo to the team, citing "the way he attracts defenders and uses space is valuable".

Bellingham becomes youngest European player to play four major international tournaments

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:41 AM

Arlington, June 18 (IANS) England midfielder set a new milestone by starting and scoring in the 4-2 victory against Croatia in England's FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match as he became the youngest European player to play in four major international tournaments.

Divyanka Tripathi says 'we were carrying a whole new world within us’ as she shares pics from maternity photoshoot

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:33 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Television superstar Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya is currently soaking in all the happiness and joy of being a new mommy.

FIFA WC 2026: Yirenkyi's late winner helps Ghana edge Panama 1-0 in Group L clash

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:02 AM

Toronto, June 18 (IANS) A 95th-minute goal by Caleb Yirenkyi saw Ghana secure a hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama in the FIFA World Cup Group L clash here at Toronto Stadium on Thursday.