It was a day to remember at the Mexico City Stadium as co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener by 2-0. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for the El Tri as they blanked the Bafana Bafana in front of a packed Mexican crowd. While Javier Aguirre’s men displayed a stunning show on the pitch, there was much more to remember about this contest other than the goals.
Read moreMexico outclassed South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Mexico City Stadium by 2-0 in a game that was marred by second-half red cards. Two South African players – Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off before Mexico captain Cesar Montes was sent down the tunnel at the Estadio Azteca.
Read moreA dramatic rescue in Gujarat’s Surat has gone viral after a police constable risked his own safety to reach a man inside a locked seventh-floor apartment and help save his life.
Read moreIs China’s Gaokao scandal free? China’s national college entrance exam – Gaokao is now the talk of the town on social media following a post by China’s Embassy in India that took a swipe at India’s exam system – JEE/ NEET. “China’s Gaokao — the world’s largest exam and India’s equivalent of JEE/NEET rolled into one — was conducted smoothly for 1.3 crore students in just two days. Factories paused. Roads quieted. The entire nation rallied for its students,” read the X post by India’s China Embassy.
Read moreUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a fresh political setback on Thursday (June 11) after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, citing the government’s unwillingness to allocate sufficient funding to the military amid growing global security threats.
Read moreIn a pluralistic country like India, having a multi-party system that has witnessed political upheavals during coalition rule, winning the popular mandate consistently for 12 years is a big accomplishment. Normally, parties which rule for long, face the anti-incumbency factor, but it is the reverse in the case of Narendra Modi. Modi has consistently won people’s trust. Not only his party, the BJP, but other NDA constituents have won elections because of Modi. This has never happened in the past in Indian politics. No other leader garnered such popular support on a humungous scale.
Read moreConcerns surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 have intensified months before kick-off, with senior FIFA figures already acknowledging that preparations have not unfolded “as expected”. What was initially framed as a return to familiar ground, with Canada, Mexico, and the United States as co-hosts, has instead become a tournament overshadowed by a widening list of disputes and controversies.
Read moreThe National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged remarks made during a stand-up comedy show in Gurugram that reportedly promoted sexual harassment and contained objectionable comments against women. Based on viral videos circulating on social media and media reports, the Commission has termed the matter serious and sought immediate action from the Haryana Police.
Read moreThe Rs 370 biryani controversy is still generating fresh reactions online, and this time Zomato has stepped in to clear the air over a viral screenshot carrying its name.
Read moreIndia and the United States are reportedly exploring the possibility of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 Summit in France next week. However, there is no confirmation yet on whether the bilateral meeting will take place, as it will depend on several factors, including the schedules of the two leaders and other logistical considerations, according to people familiar with the matter.
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