New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India and Switzerland have reaffirmed their strong and enduring partnership, with both sides committed to further strengthening economic engagement, investment flows and strategic cooperation under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).In a post on social media platform X, Goyal said he had an “excellent meeting” with Guy Parmelin.He said the discussions underscored the sh…
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Monterrey, June 12 (IANS) Japan have suffered a major setback after captain Wataru Endo withdrew from the FIFA World Cup with a foot injury, three days before their opening fixture against the Netherlands. National team director Masakuni Yamamoto confirmed on Friday (IST) that Endo, who captained the Samurai Blue throughout qualifying, will miss the finals, having failed to recover from a foot injury that required surgery in late February.Borussia Monchengladbach forward Shuto Machino has been c…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India’s strategy of signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with developed economies is aimed at supporting the country’s long-term growth ambitions by expanding global engagement, attracting investments, promoting innovation, improving quality standards and creating employment opportunities, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.Addressing the closing session of the 5th Annual Meeting of India Global Innovation Connect here, Goyal said the…
Alabama, June 10 (IANS) Football great Lionel Messi made a great return from injury with a stunning goal as the defending champions Argentina registered a dominating 3-0 win over Iceland in their last warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, commencing on Thursday. Competing against a strong team, Iceland showed great character at the start and almost created a goal-scoring opportunity, but Mikael Ellertsson missed the post from close range, which proved to be crucial in the match.Argenti…
Madrid, June 8 (IANS) Spain women’s national team coach Sonia Bermudez warned her side still has work to do if it wants to secure direct qualification to defend its title at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Spain’s emphatic 4-0 win over England in Mallorca on Friday night saw Bermudez’s side leapfrog England to the top of the group. Spain will book its ticket to Brazil with a win away to Iceland on Tuesday in the sixth and final group match.If Spain fail to win, England could still qualify d…
Mallorca (Spain), June 6 (IANS) Spain’s women’s football team took a major step toward direct qualification for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil with a 4-0 win over England at Mallorca Son Moix Stadium on Friday.Now level on 12 points with England, Spain will be able to secure a place in Brazil without a play-off with a victory over Iceland on Tuesday.England beat Spain 1-0 at Wembley in their first qualifying game but with head-to-head goals decisive if the two teams finish level on points, Sp…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Defending champions Argentina could receive a timely boost ahead of the World Cup, with captain Lionel Messi edging closer to a return from injury and potentially featuring in one of the team’s two warm-up matches in the United States.Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni said on Friday that Messi’s recovery from left hamstring soreness is proceeding well, and the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner could get some game time against either Honduras on Saturday in College Station, Te…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to European nations recently, gifted series of paintings and artefacts to his counterparts in Finland, Denmark and Iceland, reflecting India’s culture and rich craftsmanship.The gifts presented to the leaders of the Nordic countries include a Kamal Talai Pichwai painting, a Bidri Silver Work Vase and a replica of Ice-Axe used by mountaineer Tenzing Norgay.Given Iceland’s deep connection with rugged landscapes, glaciers, and a…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actor Shaheer Sheikh has shared a glimpse from his magical trip to Iceland and said that he has “left a piece” of his “heart” in the land of fire and ice. Shaheer shared a string of images from his trip to Iceland, which included one of the largest ice caps in Europe, Vatnajokull, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. He wrote in the caption: “Left a piece of my heart in the land of fire and ice. Nature at its best… raw, real and beautif…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Emphasising the growing momentum in India-Italy relationship, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday referred to the popular Hindi proverb “Parishram hi safalta ki kunji hai” (hard work is the key to success) while underscoring the importance of commitment and consistency in shaping strong and successful bilateral ties. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their talks in Rome, Meloni said, “There is an Indian word which s…