Arlington, July 15 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe lifted his shirt over his face and buried his head in his hands. Moments later he gazed into the middle distance while being consoled by France manager Didier Deschamps. This is not how the script was meant to go for France.Les Bleus, one of the title favourites, had entered the game unbeaten, having conceded just two goals in six matches. The tournament was supposed to provide a fitting farewell for Deschamps and a crowning moment in Mbappe’s career, conf…
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Washington, July 15 (IANS) BAPS temples across the United States were illuminated in red, white and blue as the Hindu organisation marked America’s 250th anniversary with veterans, elected leaders and community members.BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha joined the America250 commemoration through flag-hoisting ceremonies, interfaith gatherings, open houses and service initiatives across the country.The Hindu organisation partnered with America250.org, the national, non-partisan initiative leading event…
New York, July 7 (IANS) The heat wave that gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations killed more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest.In New Jersey, at least 29 people are estimated to have died as a result of the heat wave, according to the state’s Department of Health. The deaths were reported across 10 counties, and officials say most of the victims were found in homes without air conditioning, Xinhua new…
New York, June 19 (IANS) A prominent Pakistani-American community leader has been arrested in connection with a $38 million fraud involving daycare centres for adults, according to media reports.He was arrested on Monday along with seven alleged co-conspirators, the New York Post reported on Thursday.Pervez Siddiqui, who is a member of a community board in New York City’s Brooklyn Borough, is accused by federal prosecutors of defrauding the government health insurance programme, Medicaid, with…
Vancouver, June 13 (IANS) Australia will start their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Turkey in the second match of Group D, in which the hosts USA have made a great start, defeating Paraguay by 4-1 in their campaign opener.vAustralia is competing at the global finals for a sixth consecutive edition, while Turkey are making their third appearance and their first since they stormed all the way to the semi-finals at Korea/Japan 2002.The winners of Group D will progress to a San Francisc…
Boston, June 12 (IANS) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part.After having arrived in Boston on Wednesday, France kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, before facing Iraq in Philadelphia on June 22 and then taking on Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough four days later.The team is working to adapt to the time difference and its new surroundings, …
Washington, June 10 (IANS) From Seattle to Los Angeles and from New Jersey to Washington DC, Indian mangoes are triggering a summer buying frenzy across the United States, with shipments selling out within hours at major retailers as demand surges for varieties such as Kesar, Alphonso and Langra.India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra says the fruit’s growing popularity reflects both diaspora nostalgia and widening American appreciation for Indian produce.For decades, Indian Americans returnin…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The wait is finally over, and the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, will begin on June 12 (IST) and conclude with the final on July 20 (IST), featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The expanded format introduces 12 groups of four teams each, replacing the previous structure of eight groups. The top two teams from every group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, w…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) In what will be a bizzare turn of events, fans have booked FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets at “no cost” due to a website glitch, while FIFA regrets the error and then asked fans for complete payment to avoid missing the opportunity to attend the global showpiece.Football’s world governing body said that around 60 supporters had purchased tickets at “0 USD” due to a checkout error, which was later cancelled, and FIFA demanded fans pay up the correct amount to reclaim the tick…
Washington, May 30 (IANS) A 28-year-old former White House and Department of Energy official is seeking to make history in New Jersey by becoming the state’s first Gen Z and first Indian American member of Congress, arguing that voters are increasingly frustrated with political stagnation and are looking for a new generation of leadership.Jay Vaingankar, the son of immigrants from Mumbai, is among a crowded field of candidates competing in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congression…