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New Delhi: The race for the final places at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is entering its decisive phase as the last six qualifying spots are set to be determined through playoff competitions. The tournament will feature a historic expansion to 48 teams, making it the largest edition of the global football event. For the first time, the World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries: United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will begin on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca and conclude with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, which will be referred to…

New Delhi: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has dismissed speculation about retirement, stating that he remains fully motivated to continue playing cricket despite being out of the national team for more than a year. The experienced pacer said he does not allow retirement thoughts to influence him, explaining that such thinking can negatively affect a player’s mindset. According to Shami, he will only consider stepping away from the sport when he feels physically exhausted or loses the enjoyment of playing. Shami last appeared for India national cricket team over a year ago, and since then a return to the side…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending the ongoing military operation against Iran even if the vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to shipping. According to reports, Trump conveyed to his advisers that reopening the strategic chokepoint would involve a complicated and extended military mission that could push the conflict beyond the four to six week timeline he had envisioned for the operation. As a result, the administration is believed to be focusing first on weakening Iran’s military capabilities before moving toward de escalation. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical…

New Delhi: At least eight devotees lost their lives and several others were injured after a stampede broke out at the Sheetla Mata Mandir on Tuesday morning. The tragic incident occurred in Maghra village of Nalanda district as a large number of worshippers gathered at the temple to offer prayers. Authorities said the temple witnessed an unusually heavy rush because it was the last Tuesday of the Chaitra month, a day considered significant by many devotees. As the crowd continued to swell inside the temple complex, sudden movement among worshippers reportedly led to panic and chaos, triggering the stampede. Several…

New Delhi: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one person remains missing in separate incidents linked to the ongoing conflict across parts of West Asia. At an inter ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Additional Secretary for Gulf affairs Aseem R Mahajan stated that the deaths occurred in different situations across the region as tensions and violence intensified in recent weeks. He also confirmed that an Indian national was killed in an attack in Kuwait, though detailed circumstances surrounding the incident were not disclosed. The government expressed condolences to the bereaved…

New Delhi: A group of Indian sailors has returned home after spending nearly three months stranded in a conflict affected region of Iran, describing a traumatic ordeal that included detention, legal uncertainty and the terrifying experience of witnessing missiles fall near their vessel. The crew members were working on the tanker MT Valiant Roar when they were detained by Iranian authorities in December last year over allegations of diesel smuggling. The sailors maintained that the vessel was carrying only Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil and not diesel as claimed. According to Captain Vijay Kumar, the incident began on December 8…

New Delhi: A suspected terror plot targeting prominent religious sites and crowded areas in the national capital was foiled after the arrest of a suspected operative by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police. The accused, identified as Shabbir Ahmed Lone, was detained during a counter terror operation and is believed to have links with the Pakistan based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. During interrogation, investigators uncovered details of alleged reconnaissance activities carried out at several high profile locations in the city. According to officials, the suspect reportedly conducted surveillance at major religious landmarks including the Kalkaji Temple, the Lotus Temple and…