Lionel Messi issues statement, explaining reason behind his tears after goal vs Algeria

Lionel Messi’s family has confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is recovering under medical supervision after experiencing an unspecified health issue, shedding light on the personal circumstances that coincided with the Argentina captain’s emotional display during the FIFA World Cup.

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‘Priya Mitra Narendra’ to ‘Jai Hind’: Macron’s farewell message for PM Modi in Hindi steals spotlight | WATCH

French President Emmanuel Macron added a personal touch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France by delivering a farewell message in Hindi, highlighting the growing warmth between the two nations. The gesture came at the end of PM Modi’s visit for the G7 Summit, where he held a series of high-level meetings with global leaders and strengthened India’s diplomatic outreach. In a video message, Macron greeted PM Modi in Hindi and expressed his happiness over the visit. “Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bahut khushi hai, daure ke liye swagat karte, France Bharat ki dosti amar rahe.”

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PM Modi to Indian diaspora in Paris: ‘Every corner of India is represented here’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Paris, praising their contribution to strengthening India-France relations and celebrating India’s cultural diversity reflected in the community living abroad.

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OPINION | Trump: Is Modi a cool dude or a ‘tough negotiator’?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met after a gap of 16 months. Trump applauded Modi as an “angel”. The US President said, “Have a look at this man…He’s the most beautiful-looking man. He looks so nice, like an angel, but actually he’s tough…he is a killer….But he looks so good. So, he gets you by surprise… He’s as tough as they come. He’s a tough trader, and he loves the Indian people, but he also loves the USA. We had ‘Howdy Modi’ in Houston.”

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South Delhi to Gurgaon in 6 mins: Govt approves 4km elevated road, details here

To tackle daily traffic congestion in South Delhi, the government has approved a 4-kilometre-long signal-free elevated corridor along Sant Shri Nagpal (SSN) Marg in Chhatarpur. Sharing details of the approval, Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said that using this elevated corridor will save commuters significant time. The flyover stretches from Anuvrat Marg to DLF Farms along SSN Marg. 

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Six Uddhav Sena rebel MPs write to Speaker Om Birla, eye Shinde Sena merger: Sources

Amid intense rebellion in the Shiv Sena (UBT), six rebel MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray faction on Wednesday submitted signed letters to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, sources said. These MPs have demanded recognition as a separate faction within the Lok Sabha and have also requested separate seating arrangements in Parliament.

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‘Champat Rai’s loyalty cannot be questioned’: Nripendra Mishra’s EXCLUSIVE on Ram Temple donation row

Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, on Thursday defended Champat Rai, General Secretary of the temple trust, amid the ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities in donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, saying his loyalty and decades-long commitment to the Ram Temple movement cannot be questioned. However, Mishra acknowledged that while there was no lapse in integrity, there had been shortcomings in the monitoring and oversight mechanisms.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu visits Tirumala temple with husband Raj Nidimoru ahead of Maa Inti Bangaaram release

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s upcoming film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, releases on June 19. Ahead of the same, the actress visited the Tirumala Tirupati temple to seek blessings for the film. She was accompanied by her husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, as well as director BV Nandini Reddy.

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Trump calls PM Modi ‘most beautiful-looking man’, says he appears ‘like an angel’ but…

US President Donald Trump once again praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on Wednesday, highlighting the close personal rapport that has long defined ties between the two leaders. The interaction took place just before their bilateral meeting which marked their first face-to-face engagement in more than 16 months. The meeting attracted considerable international attention as both countries continue to deepen cooperation across trade, security and strategic affairs. In his trademark style, Trump used a mix of admiration and humour while describing PM Modi’s personality and negotiating skills.

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India-UK free trade pact takes effect on July 15: Why it could be a game-changer for India

The India-UK free trade agreement will come into effect on July 15 this year, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was inked on July 24 last year. “In a major stride for India’s global economic engagement, India and the United Kingdom today announced that the CETA will enter into force on 15th July 2026,” the ministry said in a statement.

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