• Monday, October 28, 2024

German chancellor Scholz likely to visit India in October to…

GERMAN chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to visit India in October to hold wide-ranging talks with prime minister Narendra Modi with a focus on boosting bilateral trade and economic relations. German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said on Friday (28) that "the ease of doing business" in India will be…

Germany rout Denmark to reach Euro quarters after storm delays…

A KAI HAVERTZ penalty and a Jamal Musiala strike gave Germany a 2-0 win over Denmark on Saturday as the host nation reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a dramatic game that was delayed by almost half an hour in the first half due to a violent storm. Havertz stroked…

After Kohli, India captain Rohit Sharma bows out of T20…

ROHIT SHARMA had never thought about retiring from T20 Internationals but like Virat Kohli, the charismatic Indian skipper had to make way for the younger generation and he said there was "nothing better" than saying goodbye with an elusive World Cup trophy. Speaking to select media after a thrilling seven-run…

With their T20 WC win, India now have won world…

INDIA led by Rohit Sharma on Saturday (29) won their second T20 World Cup at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown in Barbados when they defeated South Africa by seven runs. Batting first after winning the toss, the Men in Blue scored 176 for 7 in 20 overs and later restricted the…

Modi congratulates India cricket team after T20 World Cup triumph

INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi congratulated his country's cricketers Saturday (29) after they won the T20 World Cup in a thrilling final against South Africa, ending an 11-year wait for a world-level title. "We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team," Modi posted on X, formerly Twitter, adding: "This match…

Virat Kohli retires from T20 internationals after India win World…

ACE India batter Virat Kohli on Saturday (29) announced his retirement from T20 internationals after his team beat South Africa by seven runs in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown in Barbados. Speaking to commentator Harsha Bhogle after the match, he said…

India win T20 World Cup, beat South Africa in seesaw…

INDIA ended a long drought to clinch their second T20 World Cup on Saturday (29) when they beat South Africa by seven runs in the final at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown in Barbados. Batting first after winning the toss, India posted a total of 176 for 7 in 20 overs,…

Keir Starmer to quit if Labour loses July 4 elections

LABOUR leader Keir Starmer on Friday (28) said he would step down if his party loses the July 4 general election. The 61-year-old, who is favourite to become Britain's next prime minister beating the incumbent Conservatives, acknowledged that his time as the leader of the opposition party would come to…

What if ‘fumbling & mumbling’ Joe Biden leaves US election…

US PRESIDENT Joe Biden's woeful performance in the presidential debate against challenger Donald Trump has re-ignited questions about what would happen should the veteran Democrat step down as party flagbearer at the last minute. Such a high-risk political U-turn would be unprecedented in modern American election history. Here's a look…

PM Modi to visit Russia on July 8, his first…

INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi will be in Moscow, Russia, for a day-long trip on July 8 and the visit is likely to underline the engagement between the two all-weather friends, India's The Tribune newspaper has reported. According to the exclusive report, the Indian leader's trip to Russia is crucial…