New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports during the recent West Asia conflict, significantly increasing purchases from the United States, Iran and several other countries to reduce its dependence on the Gulf region.According to a report by Crisil, India’s LPG import profile underwent a notable shift as geopolitical tensions disrupted supplies from West Asia, which traditionally accounts for nearly 90 per cent of the country’s LPG imports. By April…
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Mexico City, June 18 (IANS) Mexico and South Korea may not command the same global attention as some of the FIFA World Cup’s marquee fixtures this week, but their Group A encounter has all the ingredients to emerge as one of the most intriguing matches of the tournament.With football fans focused on heavyweight nations such as Argentina, Portugal, England, and Brazil, the clash between Mexico and South Korea could quietly prove to be one of the defining contests of the group stage.Both teams beg…
Philadelphia (US), June 14 (IANS) Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ecuador will face off for the first time ever in this Group E showdown of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday. Ecuador are set to appear at their fifth FIFA World Cup and their second in a row, having featured at Qatar 2022 (2002, 2006, 2014, 2022 and 2026). They were exceptional in South American qualifying, finishing second behind Argentina in the standings.Ecuador first graced the global showpiece in 2002. They have progressed be…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Latin American countries are facing growing pressure to strengthen their capacity to negotiate, evaluate, and oversee projects linked to China as China-linked infrastructure projects across Latin America are increasingly challenging institutional oversight mechanisms during execution, a new report has warned.Such accelerated implementation can reduce opportunities for technical review, public scrutiny, and comprehensive oversight, according to a report in Eurasia Review…
Gangtok, June 12 (IANS) The ongoing FIFA World Cup has further strengthened football’s popularity in Sikkim, where the sport has witnessed significant growth in recent years, according to Tseten Bhutia, Assistant Director of the Sikkim Sports Department.Speaking about football culture in the Himalayan state, Bhutia noted that the game has become a vital part of life for people in Sikkim, thanks to the success of the Sikkim Premier League (SPL). “Over the years, the football scene in Sikkim has e…
New York, June 12 (IANS)France star Kylian Mbappe has underlined the importance of collective success over personal achievements, saying he would gladly go through an entire FIFA World Cup without scoring if it meant lifting the trophy with his country.Speaking to French television channel M6, the 27-year-old reflected on his previous World Cup experiences, winning the title in Russia in 2018 and finishing runner-up after France’s penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the 2022 final.”I know ho…
Boston, June 12 (IANS) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part.After having arrived in Boston on Wednesday, France kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, before facing Iraq in Philadelphia on June 22 and then taking on Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough four days later.The team is working to adapt to the time difference and its new surroundings, …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, fans around the world are preparing for a month of unforgettable moments and dramatic finishes, but beyond the race for football’s biggest prize, the tournament is also expected to mark the end of an era. For several of the game’s most celebrated names, this World Cup could be the final chapter of careers that have inspired millions and defined a generation of football. Some have already lifted the trophy, others are still chas…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Ambassador of Uruguay to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, or the world is one family, saying that the Indian leader has consistently focused on addressing global challenges and promoting peace. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he said that PM Modi has established himself as a global leader whose contributions are expected to help build a better future for all. “Prime…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup excitement is set to enter Kerala households in a new way, with Supplyco launching its special promotional scheme ‘Supplyco Soccer Eleven’ for football fans and consumers.The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) is the state government’s public distribution and retail intervention agency, established to ensure the availability of essential commodities at affordable prices to the people of Kerala.Starting June 15, the schem…