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Why White House defended Argentina’s Falklands banner after FIFA World Cup semi win

Why White House defended Argentina’s Falklands banner after FIFA World Cup semi win

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3 min readJul 18, 2026 10:23 PM IST With the Argentine team facing flak for taunting England with a banner related to the Falklands War after their 2-1 win in the World Cup semifinal, the White House defended the Latin American team, saying that displaying it was their right to freedom of speech. Andrew Giuliani, Executive director of the World Cup task force said that the Argentine team had the “ability” to do so under the First Amendment rights of the USA. “We believe in our First Amendment rights here in the United States of America. In terms of the ability and opportunity to be able to make those statements, they have the ability to do that in the United States,” Giuliani said to Sky News. The controversy sparked off after Argentina’s Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso held aloft a banner that read: ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ after the semifinal match. It translates to: ‘The Falkland Islands [Malvinas] are Argentine.’ Sky’s @RobHarris asks the White House World Cup chief Andrew Giuliani if Argentina’s players …

Mahieka Sharma is speechless as Hardik Pandya’s son schools him for getting out to rash shot in T20 WC Semi Final. Watch

Mahieka Sharma is speechless as Hardik Pandya’s son schools him for getting out to rash shot in T20 WC Semi Final. Watch

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The Indian cricket team scripted history on Thursday as they narrowly beat England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, booking a place in the final against New Zealand this Sunday. The semi-final, played at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, was watched live by a crowd of over 30,000, including several Bollywood stars. Among the attendees was Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend, actor Mahieka Sharma, who accompanied the all-rounder’s young son, Agastya. Mahieka Sharma and Agastya watch the game (L), Hardik Pandya in action (R). Agastya gets angry at Hardik Pandya But more than their equation, what caught fans’ attention was Agastya’s angry reaction to Hardik getting out during India’s innings, and how Mahieka was caught speechless in that moment. India batted first in the semi-final after England captain Harry Brook opted to field first. Sanju Samson’s 89 helped India look for a big total on a flat track when Hardik arrived on the crease. The all-rounder took time to find his groove, but eventually clobbered two sixes to take India past 250. However, Hardik got out in the final …

Raha’s excited celebration alongside Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor for Team India steal the show at T20 World Cup semi final

Raha’s excited celebration alongside Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor for Team India steal the show at T20 World Cup semi final

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India defeated England by seven runs to enter their second straight T20 World Cup final, where they will face New Zealand in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The semifinal match, which took place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, was attended by several Bollywood stars, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. However, it was Ranbir and Alia’s daughter Raha Kapoor, whose excited reactions stole the show. (Also read: Raha cheers for India as she watches India-England T20 semi-final with mom Alia Bhatt and dad Ranbir Kapoor. See pics) Raha Kapoor clapped and cheered along with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Raha cheers and claps for Team India In several videos from the match that have been shared by fans on social media, it was Raha who was at the centre of attention. Raha was seen excitedly clapping along with Ranbir and Raha, flashing the cutest smile. Raha sat on Ranbir’s lap for a while and cheered. At one moment, when everyone was clapping in rhythm, Raha also joined in, …

Indian Army foils terror plot along LoC, T20 semi finals between India-England

Indian Army foils terror plot along LoC, T20 semi finals between India-England

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 5, 2026 06:52 PM IST Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, March 6, 2026: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on March 6. Key developments span security, aviation disruptions and policy changes amid the escalating West Asia conflict. India foiled a terror infiltration attempt along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, while the regional crisis forced airlines to cancel several international flights. Internationally, evacuation efforts intensified as transport systems were deployed to rescue stranded citizens and global leaders voiced opposition to further escalation, and more. National News Security forces foiled a terror infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri sector, preventing militants from entering Indian territory. The incident is detailed in the Army foils terror infiltration attempt along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri. Amid the ongoing West Asia tensions, IndiGo cancelled 112 international flights scheduled for March 6, citing operational disruptions linked to the Iran–Israel conflict. The full update is available in the IndiGo cancels 112 international flights on March 6 amid Iran-Israel war. …

IND vs AFG U19 Live Cricket Score: India vs Afghanistan Under 19 World Cup Semi Final Today Match

IND vs AFG U19 Live Cricket Score: India vs Afghanistan Under 19 World Cup Semi Final Today Match

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3 min readFeb 4, 2026 08:00 AM IST India vs Afghanistan Under 19 World Cup Match Live Cricket Score Updates: Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a confident and all-round India will be overwhelming favourites against Afghanistan in the semifinal of the ICC Under-19 World Cup here on Wednesday. India are the most successful team in the history of the event, having annexed the title five times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022), followed by Australia, who have won the trophy four times. Come Wednesday, India will look to take one step forward towards a record sixth title. India have had a great run in the tournament, having won all their five matches quite comfortably, including a 58-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Super Six stage.Afghanistan too has had a fairly good tournament, winning four out of their five games, their only loss coming against Sri Lanka by four wickets. Going by form and overall composition, India will hold an edge over the Afghans in the knock-out game. IND vs AFG Live Streaming, U19 World …

Michael Vaughan predicts semifinalists’ lineup for T20 World Cup: ‘My 4 T20 World Cup semi finalists…’ | Cricket News

Michael Vaughan predicts semifinalists’ lineup for T20 World Cup: ‘My 4 T20 World Cup semi finalists…’ | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 2, 2026 09:49 PM IST With the T20 World Cup just a few short days away, the predictions have started rolling in on who will be making their way to the latter half of the tournament. Former England batter Michael Vaughan was the latest to predict the semifinalists, selecting hosts India, 2010 and 2022 champions England, 2021 winners Australia and perpetual dark horses New Zealand. “My 4 T20 World Cup semi finalists will be … India , England , NZ & Australia,” Vaughan posted on X on Monday. The 10th edition of the tournament will replicate the 2024 World Cup format. This includes nine of the top 10-ranked T20I sides, with the exception of Bangladesh, who were replaced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Scotland, after refusing to travel to India for their group games amid ongoing political tensions. The group stage will comprise four pools of five teams in a single round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super 8 stage. My 4 T20 …

IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Cricket Score, India vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup 2025 Today Semi Final Match

IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Cricket Score, India vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup 2025 Today Semi Final Match

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India vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup 2025 Semi Final Live Cricket Score Updates: The Indian cricket team is facing off against Sri Lanka in the semi-final of the U19 Asia Cup 2025 while Pakistan are simultaneously taking on Bangladesh in the other semi-final setting the stage for a prospective India vs Pakistan clash in the final. All eyes will be players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and captain Ayush Mhatre. The two arch-rivals have already faced off once in the group stage, with India defeating Pakistan on their way to an unbeaten run into the semi-finals. Story continues below this ad India U19 squad: Ayush Mhatre (c), Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Harvansh Pangalia, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, Aaron George, Yuvraj Gohil Sri Lanka U19 squad: Vimath Dinsara (c), Aadham Hilmy (wk), Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Kithma Withanapathirana, Kavija Gamage, Chamika Heenatigala, Dulnith Sigera, Sethmika Seneviratne, Rasith Nimsara, Tharusha Navodya, Mathulan Kugathas, Vigneshwaran Akash, Tharusha Nethsara, Sanuja Ninduwara, Live Updates Scroll …

This Vande Bharat is first semi high-speed train connecting Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

This Vande Bharat is first semi high-speed train connecting Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

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The Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat, one of the four trains flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, is Southern Railway’s first inter-state semi-high-speed premium service connecting Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express trains at the railway station.(PMO) The eight-coach train passes through major cities across Kerala and Tamil Nadu — Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode and Salem — before reaching Krishnarajapuram and KSR Bengaluru, according to PTI report. Chair car seats will cost ₹1,095, while executive class seats are priced at ₹2,289. Officials say the new link between the three states will boost business and tourism. Kerala gets a third Vande Bharat It will be the third Vande Bharat to originate from Kerala. In a statement, Southern Railway said the KSR Bengaluru–Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express will offer seamless travel between Bengaluru and Ernakulam, Kerala’s commercial hub. The other two Vande Bharat services — Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram (via Kottayam) and Thiruvananthapuram to Mangaluru Central (via Alappuzha) — already connect the northern and southern ends of the …

Taipei Open badminton: Unnati Hooda enters semi final after overcoming mid-match blip against home challenger Hung Yi-Ting | Badminton News

Taipei Open badminton: Unnati Hooda enters semi final after overcoming mid-match blip against home challenger Hung Yi-Ting | Badminton News

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Unnati Hooda played home challenger Hung Yi-Ting, had a mini meltdown after getting a yellow card for challenging a net-fault, heard the home crowd cheer for the Chinese Taipei player. But in a match that had its troughs and crests, she prevailed in the hugely see-sawing battle 21-8, 19-21, 21-19. Against the 28-year-old Hung, Unnati started with a blitz taking the opener 21-8, and though father and coach Upkar Hooda says she ought to have wrapped up in two sets, the finish didn’t kick in at 16-18 or 18-19 in the second. “Those were one or two bad judgments from her. And though there was drift, and she had dominated first, there were mistakes,” he says. There was a mini meltdown at 19-15 in the decider when the umpire handed her a fault, and it precipitated into a yellow card. “It was a close call and she only asked the umpire why it was a fault, but they pulled a yellow card. You have to accept the umpire’s calls. It came so fast, you can’t …

Controversial penalty in spotlight as Bengaluru FC book semi spot

Controversial penalty in spotlight as Bengaluru FC book semi spot

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Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City FC by 5-0 in the 2024-25 Indian Super League on Saturday to qualify for the semi-finals. The Blues have set up a last-four fixture with FC Goa now, whereas the Islanders’ season wraps up with this defeat. Mumbai City FC held 59.5% of the possession but were overwhelmed by the home side’s offensive efficiency, with the Gerard Zaragoza-coached team converting five out of their six on-target shots into goals. The Blues discovered early inroads through Ryan Williams in the ninth minute, as the attacker laid in a low cross inside the Mumbai City FC box. Thaer Krouma could not control the pace put behind the pass though, leading to a disarrayed interception that was met by Suresh Singh Wangjam and drilled into the bottom right corner to open the scoring for the home side. The visitors had a chance to equalise 13 minutes later, as Brandon Fernandes stepped up on a corner kick and served in a probing delivery for Nathan Rodrigues. The latter met the cross perfectly but nodded …