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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Moscow in the second week of July to hold summit-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit for the annual India-Russia dialogue comes against the backdrop of the two-and-a-half-year-long Ukraine conflict, during which New Delhi has repeatedly urged the warring sides to choose the path of diplomacy. India recently participated in peace talks on Ukraine in Switzerland, sending Pawan Kapoor, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs, to represent the country. India and six other nations, opted out of signing the joint communique, saying peace requires ‘bringing together…

West Indies: No longer the ‘minnows’, Afghanistan proved once again why they belong to the cricketing elite as they defeated Australia in T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s to qualify for the semi-finals, for the first time in their history. Afghanistan first got the world to stand up and take notice after they defeated Australia in the Super 8s. After the men from Down Under suffered a defeat against India as well, the Afghans only needed to defeat Bangladesh to secure their maiden semi-finals berth, in any format of the World Cup. It wasn’t a straightforward affair against Bangladesh by…

USA: A lacklustre Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Monday as James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Paraguay. Brazil, chasing a 10th Copa America crown, dominated possession and territory in the Group D game at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles but struggled to break down a resolute Costa Rica side. The Brazilians thought they had taken the lead in the 30th minute after Marquinhos tapped in at the back post after a flick on by Rodrygo following a free-kick by Raphinha. But after an agonising VAR…

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday accused ousted coach Igor Stimac of making attempts to show the country’s football fraternity in a bad light in international conferences, saying excuses and failures became emblematic of his tumultuous five-year tenure. In a strong rebuttal to the series of allegations made against the AIFF by the former men’s team head coach, the federation said it left no stone unturned in its effort to provide the gaffer with everything he had asked for to lift the team’s performance. In a long statement, the AIFF said Stimac’s sole intention of calling…

Germany: A stoppage-time header from Niclas Fuellkrug rescued a 1-1 draw for Germany against Switzerland on Sunday in Frankfurt, ensuring the Euro hosts finish top of Group A. The Swiss took the lead when Dan Ndoye scored from close range after 28 minutes to stun the home side. Germany took a series of risks late in the hope of an equaliser and veteran striker Fuellkrug delivered, heading home in the second minute of stoppage time. The result means Switzerland, rather than Germany, face a tougher last 16 assignment, setting up a potential meeting with holders Italy or 2018 World Cup…

West Indies: Winning was not a ‘breeze’ for India in their last T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Australia as skipper Rohit Sharma said he had to tweak his batting to take the wind out of the 2021 champions’ sails. Rohit played some delectable strokes on the off side as the ‘Player of the Match’ made a match-winning 92 off just 41 deliveries just when his opening partner Virat Kohli departed for a duck. Courtesy Rohit’s seven boundaries and eight sixes, India scored 205/5 and then restricted Mitchell Marsh’s side to 181/7 for a 24-run victory and moved into…

In the aftermath of the recent collapse of a significant portion of the protective retaining wall on NH66 at Malpe, Pernem, questions have emerged surrounding the lack of immediate action against M Venkat Rao, the contractor responsible for the highway works. Despite the severity of the incident and its potential for tragic consequences, no case has been registered against him even two days after the event. The collapse, which occurred on Sunday, was a cause for alarm as large boulders came crashing onto the road when the retaining wall gave way. The swift tilting of the wall was fortunately halted…