India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

India on Friday abstained in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and also demanded that Israel immediately lift its illegal blockade on the......

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday for attending the five-nation summit of BRICS nations on July 14 and 15 which is expected to finalise the setting up of a development......

TVS plans joint venture with Brazil firm

Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company is in talks with a Brazilian automobile manufacturer to set up an assembly joint venture for two-wheelers. The joint venture, which will be set up in Brazil,......

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

The 48-nation, 104-game tournament will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. IMAGE: The FIFA World Cup trophy on display during Friday's draw at John F.......

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Defending champions Argentina grouped with Algeria, Austria and debutants Jordan, while five-times winners Brazil will play Morocco - semi-finalists in 2022 - Haiti and Scotland. IMAGE: A general......

Top seeds to be kept apart in FIFA World Cup '26 draw

The 2026 World Cup draw is on December 5 in Washington. Updated match schedule, including stadiums and kick-off times, will be released on December 6. IMAGE: The FIFA World Cup trophy. Photograph:......

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

IMAGE: Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring against Paraguay in the Copa America Cup match at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, on Friday. Photograph: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Vinicius......

Big names, new faces: Who's confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026

IMAGE: The official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup named ‘Trionda’ is displayed during a presentation event in Mexico City. Photograph: Luis Corte/Reuters The countdown to the 2026 World Cup......