Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) The Italy women’s national hockey team arrived in Hyderabad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana. Scheduled from March 8 to 14, eight nations will compete for three crucial berths for the much-anticipated tournament in Belgium and the Netherlands later this year in August.Italy have been placed in Pool A, where they will face England, Korea and Austria. The European side has previously qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup twice,…
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Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) The women’s hockey teams of South Korea and Wales touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers 2026, the eight-nation tournament, running from March 8-14 which will determine three qualifying spots for the marquee event in Belgium and the Netherlands.Led by captain Lee Yuri, Korea brings the experience of nine previous World Cup campaigns, aiming to return to the world stage and challenge their best-ever finish (bronze, 1990). Meanwhile,…
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) The England women’s national hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad to participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, taking place in Hyderabad, Telangana, from March 8 to 14. The event offers the final chance for teams to reach the 16-nation World Cup in Wavre and Amstelveen (August 15-30, 2026). Eight teams compete in two pools: Pool A features Austria, England, Italy and Korea; Pool B includes India, Scotland, Uruguay and Wales. The top two from eac…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India and Liechtenstein on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation – particularly in high-value manufacturing, advanced technologies, and innovation-driven sectors – during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prince Alois, the Hereditary Prince of Principality of Liechtenstein, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at New Delhi. “Met HSH Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein in Delhi earlier today. Discussed the strong potential of econom…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India’s passport has improved its position in the global rankings, moving up to the 75th spot on the latest Henley Passport Index, which tracks the world’s most powerful passports. This marks a clear rise from last year, when India was ranked 85th.The improvement suggests that Indian travellers now enjoy better international access, with more countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry. According to the latest data, Indian passport holders can currently travel …
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) After a week of non-stop tennis action, the stage is set for a thrilling finale at the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series as Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew and Austria’s teenage prodigy Lilli Tagger lock horns in the women’s singles final at the Centre Court of Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Sunday. The action-packed day will also see Elena Pridankina and Polina Iatcenko take on the formidable duo of Mananchaya Sawangkaew and Spain’s Nicole Fossa Hue…
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) At just 17 years old, Lilli Tagger has proven herself as a top contender at the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, securing a spot in the tournament’s quarterfinals at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). As the seventh seed and currently ranked a career-high World No. 128 in Women’s Singles, she defeated India’s Vaishnavi Adkar in straight sets in the Round of 32 and is aiming for a deep run in the event. In 2025, Lilli Tagger rose to prominence by winn…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) European Union envoys on Tuesday welcomed the India-EU trade deal, calling it a major achievement that will strengthen trade and investment ties between the two sides after years of long and complex negotiations.Speaking to IANS, Malta’s High Commissioner to India, Reuben Gauci, said the agreement marks a significant milestone after many years of discussions.He said the deal is substantive and carefully balanced, while respecting the interests of both parties.Gauci add…
Kochi, Jan 27 (IANS) Lakshadweep’s traditional tuna fisheries are drawing growing international attention, with an eight-member delegation of seafood traders and fisheries experts from the United States, Thailand, South Korea, the Maldives, Vietnam, and Austria exploring sourcing and export opportunities from the island chain.The visit signals a potential breakthrough for the region’s marine economy, long constrained by logistics and limited market access.The delegation visited key islands, …
Dhaka, Dec 9 (IANS) Thousands of Bangladeshi travellers are facing a troubling reality as authorities in several countries are denying entry at airports to even those holding valid visas and proper documentation. The situation has deteriorated since the July 2024 demonstrations in Bangladesh, as political unrest led foreign governments to view the country as a potential source of asylum seekers, resulting in more rigorous visa scrutiny, a report said on Friday.“The green Bangladeshi passport, …