Miami, July 16 (IANS) Beaten semifinalists France and England face off in the third-place match in the 103rd match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Miami Stadium in Miami, eyeing a consolation prize that will elevate some of the hurt caused by missing the top prize.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India captain and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu believes a possible expansion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to 64 teams could improve India's chances of reaching football's biggest stage, but stressed that the national team's immediate focus should remain on climbing the Asian rankings rather than getting carried away by speculation.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar and conveyed condolences on the demise of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) China’s auto company BYD has gained top spot in global electric‑vehicle market through its alleged "pirate business model", prompting concern in Europe and North America about the implications for domestic auto industries, a new report has claimed.
Madrid, July 16 (IANS) Getafe have strengthened their squad a month before the start of the new 2026/27 La Liga season by signing right-back Andrés García from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old Spaniard joins on loan after making just 18 first-team appearances for the Premier League club, which he joined from Levante in January 2025.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said that its Grand Vitara is an E20-compatible vehicle and the company would appeal against the order passed by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Raipur, directing the automaker to replace a customer’s vehicle.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government of trying to "engineer a tainted two-thirds majority in Parliament", asserting that it is quite unlikely to secure the required numbers.
Bangui, July 16 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the Central African Republic (CAR), Vajapayajula Venkataraman, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Felix Moloua, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the CAR in Bangui.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning from July 20, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its political outreach as government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to reintroduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which seeks to implement women's reservation in the Lok Sabha while linking it with the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former England striker Robbie Fowler believes Spain's hopes of lifting the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy will hinge on how effectively they restrict Lionel Messi's influence, saying La Roja must deny the Argentine captain time and space rather than focus solely on man-marking him.
