Arco, July 28 (IANS) Amieyra Khoslla, India’s 15-year-old speed climbing sensation, scripted history at the IFSC World Youth Climbing Championships 2026 in Arco, Italy, by clocking 7.60 seconds, finishing sixth in the world and setting a new Indian National Youth Record in speed climbing. Earlier in the qualification round, she had already broken her personal best with a timing of 7.74 seconds before bettering it once again in the finals with 7.60 seconds, improving her personal best twice in …
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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in contention to become Italy’s national team coach after criticism over his commercial association with Russian betting company Fonbet led to opposition against his potential appointment.The 47-year-old World Cup winner has reportedly become one of the main candidates to replace Gennaro Gattuso after Pep Guardiola declined the role. However, Pirlo’s candidacy faced serious scrutiny because of his rol…
Madrid, July 26 (IANS) Spain is enduring one of its most destructive wildfire seasons in recent years, with massive blazes sweeping through the Madrid region and neighbouring Avila, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate or remain indoors. The fires have ravaged thousands of hectares across Spain, with the government declaring a national emergency.Wildfires continued to burn across central Spain on Saturday. Authorities warned that strong winds and low humidity continue to hamper firefi…
Paris, July 25 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday thanked firefighters and security forces for their efforts as the country is facing massive wildfires.”In these hours when the flames are severely testing our country, France reveals what it is: a united people, standing shoulder to shoulder. Thank you to our firefighters, our military personnel, the civil security forces, our gendarmes and police officers, as well as to the farmers and entrepreneurs, who through their commitment…
Bucharest, July 25 (IANS) Romanian President Nicusor Dan said Saturday that Romania had shot down another drone after it violated the country’s airspace, marking the second such incident in two days.The drone was downed about 10 km west of Sfantu Gheorghe in central Romania, Dan said.Romania’s Ministry of National Defence said in a statement that its radar surveillance systems detected an unauthorised drone entering the eastern European country’s national airspace and flying in the border area w…
Rome, July 24 (IANS) Pep Guardiola has turned down an offer to become Italy’s head coach, deciding to continue with his planned break from football despite the Italian Football Federation’s efforts to convince him to lead the Azzurri into a new era.The former Manchester City manager held discussions with Italy’s technical director Paolo Maldini, who presented a long-term vision aimed at rebuilding the national team and the country’s football structure. However, Guardiola has decided not to take …
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 Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu & Kashmir’s Shopian and Pulwama to Singapore, an official statement said on Saturday.The initiative is expected to enable growers to realise over 50 per cent higher returns compared with conventional marketing channels.Further, it helps promote export‑oriented production, scientific cultivation and…
New York, July 18 (IANS) Defending champions Argentina are just one win away from making history. A victory over European champions Spain in Monday’s FIFA World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium would make Lionel Scaloni’s side the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup crown. Argentina’s journey to the final has been anything but straightforward. It has featured dominant wins, dramatic comebacks, extra-time battles and, above all, another remarkable tournament from …
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,…