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FIFA World Cup 2026: Riyad Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria's elimination from Round of 32

Algeria's Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his team's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Round of 32, bringing down the curtain on a distinguished national team career, according to 433, one of t... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo hails former Real Madrid teammate Modric as 'football legend' after Portugal qualify for R16

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, while speaking to Fox Sports, hailed former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric as a "football legend" after Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday (local time).... read..

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"Missed penalty has gone through my head thousands of times": Jonathan Tah after Germany's FIFA World Cup heartbreak

Germany defender Jonathan Tah has broken his silence following his decisive penalty miss in his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 exit to Paraguay, saying the painful moment has replayed in his mind "thousands of times" but insisting he would not hes... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo hails former Real Madrid temmate Modric as 'football legend' after Portugal qualify for R16

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, while speaking to Fox Sports, hailed former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric as a "football legend" after Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday (local time).... read..

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BJP captures Solan Municipal Corporation; Congress suffers major political setback despite minister's vote

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wrested control of the Solan Municipal Corporation on Thursday after its mayoral candidate Sushma Sharma and Independent councillor Gaurav Rajput, who is widely regarded as being aligned with the BJP, were elected Mayor an... read..

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"Let children watch football, write an excuse for school": Tuchel's heartwarming, humorous appeal to parents as England book WC pre-quarters berth

Following England's win over DR Congo that took them into the FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinal stage, the Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel expressed that parents should let their children watch football and "write an excuse for school".... read..

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"Football is emotions, this evening we had plenty": Head coach Garcia after Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia believes his side's astonishing fightback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time can become a defining moment in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the dramatic victory has the potential to make his... read..

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"Nation stands by your side": Senegal President Faye backs Lions of Teranga after heartbreaking World Cup exit to Belgium

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye rallied behind the national team after their dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, praising the Lions of Teranga for their efforts despite a heartbreaking 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32.... read..

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Ahmedabad hosts FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 3

Ahmedabad is hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers - Window 3, with the Indian men's basketball team taking on two formidable Asian opponents at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, from July 2 to July 5.... read..

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DR Congo president hails men's football team for "soothing the hearts" of nation after conclusion of historic WC campaign

DR Congo president Moise Katumbi hailed the men's national side after their round of 32 exit in the ongoing FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 loss to England on Wednesday.... read..

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"Maybe we were lacking in maturity": Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae laments late World Cup heartbreak against Norway

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae expressed immense pride but deep disappointment following his team's painful 2-1 defeat to Norway, concluding a historic World Cup campaign with an 86th-minute knockout blow.... read..

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JP Nadda reviews TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness with Delhi government

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and assessed preparedness measures regarding dengue with the Delhi Government, officials said.... read..

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JP Nadda stresses coordination, AI-driven screening to accelerate TB elimination efforts in Delhi

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and the 100-day tuberculosis campaign with the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, emphasising that the elimination of ... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador Football Federation lodges complaint over fan disruption before Mexico clash

Ecuador's football federation has lodged a complaint with World Cup organisers after local fans gathered outside the team's hotel ahead of their last-32 match against co-hosts Mexico, saying the incident violated fair play principles.... read..

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Gujarat recorded 34 per cent decline in new TB cases since 2015: Minister Jitu Vaghani

Gujarat has recorded a 34 per cent decline in new tuberculosis (TB) cases and a 37 per cent reduction in the TB mortality rate in 2023 compared to 2015, state government Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Wednesday, citing a Government of India re... read..

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IShowSpeed calls FIFA World Cup 2026 experience "amazing," says football is growing in America

Popular streamer IShowSpeed has shared his excitement about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the tournament has brought people from different countries and cultures together in a special way.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "This is bigger than football," says Haaland as Norway celebrates with 'Viking Row' after win over Ivory Coast

Norway's star footballer Erling Haaland said "this is bigger than football" after the team performed their iconic 'Viking Row' following their 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a tightly contested FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter, sealing their pla... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: WC fever hits Hyderabad, Yapral Streets transform into global football shrine

The streets of JJ Nagar Colony in Hyderabad's Yapral have transformed into a vibrant, colourful shrine dedicated to global football.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Football may never see this rivalry again," Oliver Kahn on Messi-Ronaldo's legacy

German football legend Oliver Kahn believes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo created a football rivalry unlike any other, with their relentless pursuit of excellence pushing each other to unprecedented heights for nearly two decades.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Football can be cruel," Schweinsteiger believes VAR decision may impact Tah after Germans WC exit

Former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger, while speaking to German broadcaster ARD, has said that Jonathan Tah's disallowed extra-time goal may have had a psychological impact on him, contributing to his missed penalty in Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026... read..

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Maharashtra: MLC Sachin Ahir joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, another setback for Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray suffered another setback on Tuesday after its Legislative Council member Sachin Ahir joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.... read..

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Sachin Ahir's entry into Shiv Sena marks setback for UBT: Maharashtra Minister Shirsat

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Tuesday said the Mahayuti alliance has proposed Shiv Sena leader Sachin Ahir's name for the post of Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, describing the move as a significant political developmen... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Berlin Wall' falls as Germany's Neuer confirms retirement from international football

The man who immortalised the role of the Sweeper-Keeper, coming out of his lines without fear, taking on defenders and any loose ball, has confirmed his retirement from international football after Germany faced a huge upset against Paraguay in the FIFA W... read..

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Beyond Textbooks: How Ulipsu Is Building India's NEP-Aligned Skill Infrastructure

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AIADMK suffers another setback as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns from Tamil Nadu Assembly

In another setback to the AIADMK, party MLA MR Vijayabaskar, who represented the Karur Assembly constituency, resigned on Monday as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, following a series of AIADMK resignations after the 2026 Assembly election... read..

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"Those who play, blossom": PM Modi lauds 'Baby League', Nagaland's grassroots football initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Nagaland's grassroots football development programmes, highlighting the Nagaland Baby League and the Nagaland Women Futsal League as inspiring examples of how sports are nurturing young talent and creating ne... read..

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WHO endorses appointment of Ebola coordinator in DRC as it battles outbreak

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, on Saturday signed a joint letter to endorse the appointment of Julien Harneis as a Senior Ebola Coordinator in Kinshasa.... read..

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Reports of dropping Preamble, secularism from Class 9 textbook misleading; constitutional values spread across Grades 6-10: Sources

Amid a row over the omission of a standalone chapter on the Preamble and explicit references to "secular" and "socialist" in the new Class 9 Social Science textbook, sources in NCERT said reports suggesting these have been dropped are "misleading", arguin... read..

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Odisha CM suspends ex-SCERT director, three officials over school textbook errors

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered the suspension of former Director of Teachers Training and SCERT, Manoj Padhi, along with three Assistant Directors, following the submission of a committee report on errors in school textbooks, a state... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Meghalaya launches Fan Park in Shillong as football fever grips the state

The Meghalaya government has added to the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by inaugurating a dedicated Football Fan Park in Shillong, giving supporters a common venue to watch matches live on giant LED screens free of cost as the tournament is set to... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: India skipper Shubman Gill meets Brazil football legend Ronaldinho in US

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill met Brazil football legend Ronaldinho in the United States on the sidelines of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, which is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.... read..

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"You've given so much to the world": Cristiano Ronaldo's mom's heartwarming message to football icon ahead of WC clash

Ahead of his side's final league stage FIFA World Cup match against Colombia, Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo received a heartwarming message from his mother Maria, who expressed pride in her son's record-breaking ways and wished him and the en... read..

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