New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India may not have the national team taking part in the mega event, but the craze for the biggest ever FIFA World Cup 2026 is high among the fans who are willing to witness their favourite footballers performing on the global stage.All those interested can watch matches which will be broadcast on Zee Network, and also some matches on DD Sports.The opening match between Mexico and South Africa will be broadcast from 00:30 IST on June 12, while other matches will be playe…
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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Football’s biggest showpiece event, the FIFA World Cup 2026, is set to commence on June 12 (IST) with fans across the world set to witness 48 teams clash for the trophy for the first time in the history of the game. The multinational tournament will be hosted jointly by Mexico, Canada and the United States of America and will feature a total of 104 matches in an expanded tournament.The expanded format introduces 12 groups of four teams each, replacing the previous struc…
Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Host India took their gold medal tally to double digits while Nepal, Japan, and the United States of America bagged a gold medal each on the third day of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships being played at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Saturday.India expectedly dominated the proceedings for the third consecutive day, winning medals in almost every event, across all age categories, and had taken their tally to 22 gold, five silver, and one bronze at the time of wri…
Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described the new White House ballroom project as a “drone-proof” military-grade structure designed to protect the presidential complex, saying it would become “one of the most beautiful buildings” in Washington.During an extensive walkthrough of the construction site with reporters, Trump said the ballroom was being funded by himself and private donors and would serve both ceremonial and national security purposes.“This is a gift to …
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) World food commodity prices rose in March for the second month in a row, largely due to higher energy prices linked to the conflict escalation in West Asia, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said on Friday.The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 128.5 points in March, up 2.4 percent from February and 1.0 percent above its level a year ago….
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Showcasing India’s vibrant knowledge ecosystem, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on Monday, called upon envoys from more than 50 countries to collaborate with the country’s innovation-driven and multidisciplinary education system. Speaking at the Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026 organised by the Ministry of Education at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Union Minister Pradhan said the country continues to remain a bright spot in the global economic landscape,…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Defending champions India will look to extend their winning run when they clash against the Netherlands in their final Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The Group A match will start at 7:00 PM IST.Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, co-hosts India have already sealed their spot in the Super Eight stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup after registering comprehensive victories in all three match…
Gurugram, Feb 12 (IANS) In a crackdown against call centre frauds targeting US nationals, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached immovable properties worth Rs 90.21 crore in Gurugram and other areas and filed a charge sheet against eight accused, an official said on Thursday. The ED’s Gurugram Zonal Office, filed a charge sheet on February 10 before a Special Court (PMLA) in Gurugram against the accused under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, following the…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Australia and Zimbabwe will look to continue their winning momentum when they face each other in their second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.Australia are coming into the contest after registering a dominating 67-run victory over Ireland in their opening match played at the same venue.Despite missing their top fast bowlers, Australia managed to keep Ireland in check, with Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa…
Athens/New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held discussions with Greece’s Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, who arrived in New Delhi earlier in the day on an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. “Delighted to welcome Minister of National Defence of Greece Nikos Dendias this evening. An in-depth conversation on a wide range of strategic and security issues. Appreciate his many insights and assessm…