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Travel issues hampered Iran’s preparation: Ghalenoei

SEATTLE Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has publicly criticized the United States for imposing harsh travel restrictions on his team during the ongoing FIFA World Cup. His comments followed a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Egypt in their final group-stage match in Seattle.

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Passion drives Djokovic toward 25th title

NEW DELHI As the tennis world turns its eyes toward Wimbledon, Indian icon Vijay Amritraj has expressed deep admiration for Novak Djokovic’s enduring hunger. Despite having already achieved more than any player in the history of the sport, the 39-year-old Serbian remains relen

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Amritraj dreams of Indian Wimbledon singles

NEW DELHI Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj has shared a heartfelt aspiration for the future of the sport in his home country. While he acknowledges the talent of current stars like Yuki Bhambri and Sriram Balaji, Amritraj insists that India must produce elite singles player

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Learning from defeat: Zafar’s view on campaign

BRISTOL Pakistan batter Ayesha Zafar admits her team’s performance in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup has been disappointing. With the squad still chasing their first win, Zafar says they did not play the brand of cricket they had planned for this tournament. However, she remai

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T20 debut fuels Molkenboer’s cricket growth

Dutch batter Phebe Molkenboer finds her first T20 World Cup experience invaluable, crediting her elite athletic family background for the mindset driving her growing international career BRISTOL For twenty-year-old Dutch batter Phebe Molkenboer, playing in her first-ever Wo

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Karnataka crowned National Deaf T20 champions

Karnataka U-19 secured the 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf 2026, defeating Haryana by five wickets ANANTAPUR Karnataka U-19 has been crowned champions of the 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf 2026. In a dominant final display at the RDT S

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Business

SoftBank drops 13% as OpenAI IPO faces delay

New Delhi Shares of Japan’s SoftBank Group plunged 13 per cent on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after reports suggested that OpenAI may postpone its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The sharp decline reflected growing investor concerns over the delayed monetisation

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Goldman Sachs raises India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%

Goldman Sachs has upgraded India's economic growth forecast after easing geopolitical tensions improved oil prices and macroeconomic conditions globally New Delhi Goldman Sachs has raised India's GDP growth forecast for calendar year 2026 to 6.8 per cent from the earlier es

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Business

Foxconn invests $37.2 million in India manufacturing arm

Foxconn Singapore approved a $37.2 million investment in its India subsidiary to strengthen long-term manufacturing operations and expand production capacity New Delhi Foxconn Singapore, a subsidiary of Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group, has approved an investment of $37.2

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India’s grocery market to touch $992 billion by FY30

India's grocery market is projected to reach $992 billion by FY30, driven by rising consumption and expanding digital retail adoption New Delhi India’s grocery market is expected to grow from $658 billion to nearly $992 billion by FY30, registering a compound annual growth

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India rises in AI quantum technologies

New Delhi India is rapidly emerging as a major force in frontier technologies, with AI, quantum computing, space and nuclear energy expected to shape its future growth and global competitiveness, said Dr Jitendra Singh. He noted that the National Quantum Mission has already a

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Business

AI to expand India IT services sector: Nasscom

New Delhi Nasscom said artificial intelligence will expand rather than reduce the role of India's IT services sector, opening new opportunities in enterprise modernisation, cybersecurity, data engineering and AI governance. It added that AI should not be seen only as automatio

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World

North Korea Tests Advanced Weapons, Warns Regional Rivals Again

Kim Jong-un oversaw fresh weapons tests, stressing stronger military power and warning enemies through upgraded long-range strike systems Seoul North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised major weapons tests, including a new multiple rocket launcher, as the country continued

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King Keeps Buckingham Palace as Official Royal Headquarters

London King Charles III and Queen Camilla will use Buckingham Palace as their official London headquarters instead of their personal home after its £370 million renovation is completed next year. The announcement was made by Buckingham Palace on Friday, confirming that the roy

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Russia Accuses US of Backtracking On Summit

Moscow Russia has accused the United States of stepping away from the understandings reached during the 2025 Alaska summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the agreements were mea

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Activist Alleges Courts Silencing Peaceful Baloch Voices

Balochistan Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch has condemned the life imprisonment of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shahji, alleging Pakistan is using the judicial system to silence peaceful dissent. She claimed the trial involved irregul

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Audit Exposes Massive Health Sector Financial Irregularities

Islamabad A report by Pakistan's Auditor General has uncovered financial irregularities worth Rs3.41 billion in institutions under the Ministry of National Health Services. The audit found fraud, embezzlement, procurement violations and poor financial management, while only Rs

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