India women’s team has qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Italy 1–0 in the semi-final of the qualifiers in Hyderabad on Friday. Manisha Chauhan, in the third quarter, converted a penalty corner in the 40th minute, driving the ball straight through the centre to beat the Italian defence and keeper. In a game where both teams showed extreme defensive discipline, Manisha’s moment of brilliance won India the contest.
A 45-year-old woman allegedly smothered her 13-year-old daughter before taking her own life at their residence in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area on Tuesday, police said. The deceased have been identified as Suvarna, a homemaker, and her daughter Tarunya.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated that a second round of talks with Iran could be held in Islamabad “over the next two days,” according to US media reports. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran set to expire on April 22, raising fears of a renewed escalation if negotiations fail to move forward.
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