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World Cup 2026: Full quarter-final fixtures, key match-ups and Golden Boot race
World Cup 2026: Full quarter-final fixtures, key match-ups and Golden Boot race
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the quarter-finals with Argentina, France, England and Spain among the favourites, while Morocco, Norway, Belgium and Switzerland chase history in four blockbuster last- ...
China Benefits If India-US Trade Deal Doesn't Happen, Warns Surjit Bhalla
China Benefits If India-US Trade Deal Doesn't Happen, Warns Surjit Bhalla
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Economist Surjit Bhalla says an India-US trade deal could transform India's economy, boost competitiveness and technology access, while warning that prolonged delays would strengthen China and undermi ...
Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after controversial Argentina World Cup defeat
Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after controversial Argentina World Cup defeat
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Egypt's football federation has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over refereeing decisions in its 3-2 FIFA World Cup 2026 defeat to Argentina, seeking an investigation and the officials' removal
Major League Baseball ropes in Suryakumar Yadav as India ambassador, renews JioStar partnership
Major League Baseball ropes in Suryakumar Yadav as India ambassador, renews JioStar partnership
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Major League Baseball has appointed India T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav as its ambassador while renewing its media partnership with JioStar to accelerate baseball's growth and fan eng ...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran President Accuses US Of 'Bending Rules' & 'Cheating'
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran President Accuses US Of 'Bending Rules' & 'Cheating'
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of manipulating FIFA World Cup 2026 after fresh refereeing controversies, adding to growing criticism over officiating, logistics and tour ...
Explained: Why Biometric Authentication Is Becoming The Next Big Thing In UPI Payments
Explained: Why Biometric Authentication Is Becoming The Next Big Thing In UPI Payments
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Biometric authentication is rapidly gaining traction in UPI payments, with over 611 million transactions worth Rs 25,416 crore in June, as NPCI pushes PIN-free, faster and more secure digital payments
VAR Under Fire Again as Argentina's FIFA World Cup Run Sparks ‘Bias Towards Messi’ Claims
VAR Under Fire Again as Argentina's FIFA World Cup Run Sparks ‘Bias Towards Messi’ Claims
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Egypt's Ziko and coach Hassan accused FIFA and referees of favouring Argentina after their 3-2 Round of 16 exit, reigniting VAR bias debates involving Messi's goals, past Qatar controversies, and poli ...
From BrahMos to AI: Key Gains from PM Modi’s 3-Day Indonesia Visit
From BrahMos to AI: Key Gains from PM Modi’s 3-Day Indonesia Visit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Indonesia visit, strengthening India-Indonesia ties through defence, maritime, and technology cooperation, inaugurating Prambanan restoration, and holding ta ...
PM Modi, Prabowo Inaugurate Prambanan Temple Restoration in Indonesia
PM Modi, Prabowo Inaugurate Prambanan Temple Restoration in Indonesia
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Prambanan Temple restoration, highlighting India-Indonesia cultural ties, shared heritage, and cooperation in pre ...
Utopia Is Here Again

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