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New Delhi: Argentina captain Lionel Messi is preparing for a unique milestone in his remarkable international career as he gets ready to face England for the first time in a FIFA World Cup semifinal. Despite representing Argentina for more than two decades and playing against every other World Cup winning nation, Messi has never faced England in an international match. That will change when Argentina take on the Three Lions in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, with a place in the final on the line. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, Messi described the occasion as special, saying…

New Delhi: The psychological battle has already begun ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal between Spain and France, with players from both sides exchanging confident remarks before their high stakes showdown. The two European powerhouses will meet in a World Cup semifinal for only the second time in history, with a place in the final at stake. France head coach Didier Deschamps has described reigning European champions Spain as the favourites, while several Spanish players have expressed confidence based on their recent record against Les Bleus. Spain have won their last two competitive meetings against France, including a…

New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed hope that the women’s team will get more opportunities to play Test cricket after leading the side to a historic 270 run victory over England in the first ever women’s Test at Lord’s. Reflecting on the landmark win, Harmanpreet described playing at the iconic venue as a special experience and said she hoped the team would return for many more Tests in the future. She credited the occasion and the team’s performance as a memorable chapter in Indian women’s cricket. The skipper praised wicketkeeper batter Yastika Bhatia for her match defining century, saying…

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has launched an ambitious programme to develop high altitude surveillance airships that can remain stationed in the stratosphere for months, significantly strengthening the country’s long range intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities. The Ministry of Defence has invited domestic aerospace companies to design and develop Airship based High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (AS HAPS), a next generation surveillance platform capable of operating at altitudes above 20 kilometres. Flying at the edge of space, these airships are intended to provide continuous monitoring of hostile borders without the need to land for extended periods. The project is being led…

New Delhi: Global oil prices surged to their highest levels in four weeks after renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over energy supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. Brent crude rose above the USD 80 mark, trading at around USD 83.85 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained more than two percent to reach USD 79.79 per barrel. The rally followed a sharp jump in the previous trading session, when Brent crude settled at USD 83.30 per barrel after recording its biggest single…

New Delhi: A man claiming to be a former US Navy officer and a resident of California has been arrested near the India Nepal border after allegedly attempting to enter Nepal without carrying a passport, visa, or any other valid travel documents. The 36 year old, identified as Jordan Brown, was detained by personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal during a routine patrol near border pillar number 516 in the Mainihwa area of Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district. Officials said he allegedly tried to flee after being signalled to stop but was quickly apprehended. During initial questioning, Brown identified himself as…

New Delhi: The bodies of 15 Indian tourists who lost their lives in the Vietnam boat tragedy have been repatriated to India, arriving in Mumbai on Tuesday aboard Vietnam Airlines flight VN979. The victims will now be transported to their respective hometowns, with state governments coordinating arrangements for their final rites. After landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the bodies were prepared for onward transportation to destinations including Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, and Coimbatore, where grieving families are waiting to receive their loved ones. The tragic accident occurred on July 11 near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Vietnam’s Phu…