Niagara-on-the-Lake (Canada), July 21 (IANS) India have kickstarted their campaign at the World Squash Junior Championships strongly with women’s top seed Anahat Singh, who is hoping to become India’s first-ever junior world champion, advancing into the next round after a straight-game 11-2, 11-1, 11-3 against Australia’s Lilly Wilson. Amidst the excitement of the opening day, India’s Saanvi Kalanki was able to impress and book her place into the next round after enduring a five-game bat…
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New York, July 20 (IANS) Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final on Monday.Following is the scoreline of each World Cup final, reports Xinhua:1930 Uruguay 4-2 Argentina1934 Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia1938 Italy 4-2 Hungary1950 Uruguay 2-1 Brazil1954 West Germany 3-2 Hungary1958 Brazil 5-2 Sweden1962 Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia1966 England 4-2 West Germany1970 Brazil 4-1 Italy1974 West Germany 2-1 Netherlands1978 Argentina 3-1 Netherlan…
New York, July 19 (IANS) Former Germany striker and World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann believes handling emotions and staying true to a team’s identity will be the key when Argentina and Spain battle for football’s biggest prize in the FIFA World Cup final on Monday.Defending champions Argentina take on Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with Lionel Messi’s side aiming to retain the title while the Spaniards chase their second World Cup crown after an outstanding campaign.Klinsmann, who wo…
Antwerp, July 18 (IANS) The Indian junior (U21) men’s hockey team concluded its highly competitive exposure tour of Belgium on Friday after a series of rigorous encounters against Europe’s top hockey nations, and the team’s new coach, Frederic Soyez, is happy with the progress made during the tour.Over the six-match tour, which spanned from July 5 to 18, 2026, the young Indian side showcased tactical depth and character, finishing the campaign on a high with a thrilling victory over the Neth…
Miami, July 18 (IANS) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactical decisions following a World Cup semifinal exit, insisting that his side is on a long-term mission to “close the gap” with the world’s elite.Reflecting on the 2-1 defeat to Argentina, Tuchel responded to the criticism regarding England’s late-game passivity. “I view them in the same way – that we were too passive,” he said on Friday.However, the coach refused to apologize for switching to a back-five system. “I don’t…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Bharat Tex 2026 has secured textile investment commitments worth around Rs 14,300 crore and generated business enquiries valued at nearly $2.8 billion, reinforcing India’s growing position as a global textile manufacturing and sourcing hub, an official statement said on Friday.The Ministry of Textiles stated that spread across more than 16 lakh square feet, the event brought together 1,647 exhibitors, nearly 95,000 business visitors, including over 20,000 repeat visits,…
Budapest, July 17 (IANS) Former U23 World Championship silver medalist Hansika Lamba produced a spirited performance to secure a silver medal in the women’s 55kg category at the Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Senior Ranking Tournament 2026.Displaying immense mat resilience, Hansika Lamba earned her place in the final with a sensational comeback victory in the semifinals, where she overturned a 2-7 deficit against Germany’s Anastasia Blayvas by executing a series of exp…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Haryana’s Jind, marking a major step towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transportation, the loco pilot highlighted the unique features.Speaking on the occasion, loco pilot Chandrakant Kumar highlighted the unique features of the hydrogen-powered train, saying, “It’s too good… The special feature of this train is that it runs on hydrogen and does not c…
Canberra, July 17 (IANS) India’s Rafale fighter jets and C-17 transport aircraft have arrived in Australia to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier multinational air combat exercise, Pitch Black 2026, marking another step in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries.Announcing the arrival of the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent, the High Commission of India in Canberra said in a post on X, “The High Commission of India is proud to welcome the Indian …
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana’s Jind on Friday, marking India’s entry into a select group of nations exploring hydrogen for cleaner rail transportation.The hydrogen train, which will run between Jind and Sonipat, is a major achievement as the project reflects Indian Railways’ broader commitment to innovation, energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable transportation, and supports India’s national clea…