New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India’s relations with Germany and the European Union (EU) have strengthened from being based merely on trade ties to a strategic alignment encompassing economics, technology and shared interest in a stable Indo-Pacific, according to a new report“Recent high level visits and upgraded frameworks with Germany, France, Italy, Finland, and the EU leadership have consolidated Europe as India’s second strategic theatre after the Indo-Pacific’s core Quad network,” ac…
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Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Strong contenders England, South Korea, and Scotland started their campaigns on a winning note in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, on Sunday.In the first match on the opening day, England defeated Italy with a dominant score-line of 5-2, while Korea beat Austria 1-0 in a tight contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Sunday.Grace Balsdon (12′,32′), Lottie Bingham (15′), Elizabeth Neal (16′) and Anna T…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum has defended his coaching approach following his side’s exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying the white-ball side still has the potential to achieve ‘special stuff’ if their talent is managed properly.England’s campaign ended in the semi-finals after a narrow 7-run defeat to India in a high-scoring encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The loss came after England had progressed through the Super 8 stage wit…
Hyderabad, March 7 (IANS) The India women’s national field hockey team will aim to secure a coveted berth at the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 when they take the field in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana, beginning on Sunday.The tournament will feature eight teams — hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria — competing for three coveted qualification spots for the global showpiece.At stake in Hyderabad will be thre…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Tom Banton was brought into the England T20 side soon after Harry Brook took over as captain. He was one of the two close friends that the captain had shown faith in — Liam Dawson being the other. One year later, Banton has become an integral part of the England T20 set-up and is now representing his country against India in the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. which he described as the “biggest game he has been part of in his career so far”.Banton has had …
Washington, March 5 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with foreign ministers from Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia as Washington stepped up diplomatic consultations on Iran and the wider Middle East, the State Department said.The calls focused on recent developments involving Iran and the broader regional situation.Rubio first spoke with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The two discussed developments in Iran and across the Middle East. They also reaffirmed the strong …
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,…
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,…
Dubai, March 3 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 super 8s clash between India and West Indies surpassed the previous peak of concurrent streams set during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final.T20 World Cup 2026 became the most digitally engaged and globally accessible edition ever, with ICC.tv and the ICC’s social media channels set new standards across digital platforms.ICC.tv has already surpassed the total users and watch time for the entire 2024 event. At this same point in the previ…
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) With four days to go for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, the conflict in the Middle East is threatening to disrupt the quadrennial event because of its impact on air travel through the region, as many contingents are yet to reach Europe.With many contingents expected to transit via major Middle East centres like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, the conflict is expected to disrupt their travel plans. The International Paralympic…