Ecuador advance to FIFA World Cup knockout stage with win over Germany

June 26, 2026 8:33 AM

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Ecuador advance to FIFA World Cup knockout stage with win over Germany

In the FIFA World Cup, Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage after defeating Germany 2-1 in a Group E match at the New Jersey Stadium early this morning. Gonzalo Plata emerged as the match-winner as Ecuador staged a remarkable comeback to secure the victory. Earlier, Côte d'Ivoire also booked their...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Seychelles from June 27

June 26, 2026 8:27 AM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Seychelles from June 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a State Visit to Seychelles from the 27th to the 29th of this month to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour. The Prime Minister last visited Seychelles in 2015. The Ministry of External Affairs said in...

Government hikes passport application fees from July 1

June 26, 2026 7:51 AM

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Government hikes passport application fees from July 1

The government has hiked passport application fees, with a 36-page fresh passport or reissue of a passport now costing 2,500 rupees. The Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 will come into effect from the 1st of July.   In a notification, the Ministry of External Affairs said that under the revised fee...

IMF says India remains a key driver of global economic growth

June 26, 2026 7:48 AM

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IMF says India remains a key driver of global economic growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that India continues to be a major driver of global economic growth despite the economic impact of the Iran conflict and higher energy prices. Addressing a regular IMF press briefing, Director of the IMF's Communications Department, Julie Kozack, said I...

India finish atop standings with 25 medals at ISSF Junior World Championships

June 26, 2026 7:23 AM

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India finish atop standings with 25 medals at ISSF Junior World Championships

In shooting, India finished the ISSF Junior World Championships 2026 in Suhl, Germany, with 25 medals after adding four more podium finishes in the 50m pistol events yesterday.   In the men's 50m pistol, Raj Chandra won bronze with a score of 551-8x, while Kumar Yogesh finished fourth with 548-4x.  ...

India beat Bangladesh by five wickets in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

June 26, 2026 7:11 AM

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India beat Bangladesh by five wickets in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

In the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a Group A match in Manchester, England, last night. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bangladesh posted 136 for eight in the stipulated 20 overs. For India, Radha Yadav picked up three wickets, while Shree Chara...