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IOC asked to investigate Infantino over Trump ties, Balogun red-card controversy

IOC asked to investigate Infantino over Trump ties, Balogun red-card controversy

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 15, 2026 09:22 AM IST FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing a complaint over alleged political neutrality breaches, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) asked to investigate his ties to US President Donald Trump, including his role in a controversial World Cup red-card decision, Reuters reported. The complaint, filed by advocacy group FairSquare, claims Infantino violated IOC rules on multiple occasions. Among the instances cited is his possible involvement in overturning a one-match ban for US striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to feature against Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 6. Infantino has acknowledged receiving a call from Trump, who publicly pushed for Balogun to be allowed to play. However, the FIFA president has insisted he did not interfere with the disciplinary process. Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute of the US’s Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic. The US won 2-0 with 10 men, but Balogun was automatically suspended for the next game. FIFA later issued a brief …

Amid trade deal talks, India-US move to deepen ties with ‘Mission 0 billion’ | Explained

Amid trade deal talks, India-US move to deepen ties with ‘Mission $500 billion’ | Explained

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With India and the United States yet to sign the bilateral trade agreement, both nations have announced “Mission $500 billion.” As per the post made by the US Embassy in India, this investment mission aims to “deepen the trade ties” between New Delhi and Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit (AP) Mission $500 billion was first announced in the framework of the India-US trade deal, which was announced in February 2026. What is Mission $500 billion? Under this, India and the US have vowed to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. As per the fact sheet issued by both governments earlier this year, India has committed to buying more American products and to purchasing over $500 billion across sectors such as energy, information and communication technology, coal, and more. According to the US mission in India, there are four key objectives. These are – To promote job creation To reduce trade barriers To expand investments, and To deepen supply chain …

Alia Bhatt ties Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s kaleeras; viral video wins hearts

Alia Bhatt ties Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s kaleeras; viral video wins hearts

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Alia Bhatt and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s friendship once again took centre stage during the latter’s wedding celebrations, as a heartwarming moment from the festivities won over social media. A video showing Alia helping tie Akansha’s kaleeras ahead of her wedding to filmmaker Sharan Sharma has gone viral, with fans calling it one of the sweetest moments from the celebrations. Alia Bhatt ties bff’s kaleerein for her big day The intimate ceremony, attended by close friends and family, saw several Bollywood celebrities coming together to celebrate the couple’s special day. However, it was Alia’s affectionate gesture towards her childhood friend that stole the spotlight online. In the now-viral clip, the actor is seen carefully tying Akansha’s bridal kaleeras, sharing smiles and laughter with the bride before the wedding rituals began. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India, New Zealand elevate ties, target ₹35,000 crore trade by 2030

India, New Zealand elevate ties, target ₹35,000 crore trade by 2030

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India and New Zealand on Saturday elevated their relations to a strategic partnership and set a target of increasing trade in goods and services to ₹35,000 crore (US$4 billion) by 2030 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Christopher Luxon pledged to deepen cooperation in trade and security and strengthen a rules-based Indo-Pacific. India and New Zealand have a shared interest in a free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific and will strengthen maritime cooperation. (Narendra Modi Photo Gallery/ANI) New Zealand was the final destination of Modi’s three-nation tour, which also included Indonesia and Australia and was focused on forging closer economic and strategic ties with key players in the Indo-Pacific region amid continuing volatility and uncertainty on the global stage. Modi was the first Indian premier to visit New Zealand in four decades. The two sides concluded a dozen agreements, including measures for enhanced maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, a mutual logistics support arrangement for warships to access support at each other’s bases, the establishment of a joint working group to counter terrorism, and …

PM Modi in New Zealand LIVE: India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership

PM Modi in New Zealand LIVE: India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership

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Following the formal elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, India and New Zealand on Saturday (July 11, 2026) unveiled the comprehensive “India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030,” establishing a robust blueprint to significantly deepen defence and security cooperation over the next four years. The landmark roadmap, endorsed during the high-level meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon in Auckland, places a heavy emphasis on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and cyber defence under its critical Pillar II framework. The two countries also agreed to “continue to pursue military interaction via exercises, visits of units (maritime, air, land), short-term personnel exchanges, sporting visits, defence staff college exchanges, and high-level defence dialogues” and “continue to enhance dialogue on defence-related matters, including at the Ministerial level.” ANI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi meets Australia’s Opposition leader, discusses bilateral ties

PM Modi meets Australia’s Opposition leader, discusses bilateral ties

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Angus Taylor, Leader of the Opposition of Australia. (X/@narendramodi) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Australia, met the country’s Leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor, on Friday (July 10, 2026) and discussed bilateral ties, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. “They held productive discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The warm and cordial meeting reflected the strong bipartisan support in Australia for deepening ties with India,” the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X. Met Mr. Angus Taylor, Leader of the Opposition of Australia. We had an engaging conversation on the growing strength of India-Australia ties and the many opportunities ahead. I deeply value the warmth and broad support that our partnership enjoys across [email protected]/UIROdovURD — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2026 Sharing details of the interaction, Modi also posted on the microblogging platform. “Met Mr. Angus Taylor, Leader of the Opposition of Australia. We had an engaging conversation on the growing strength of India-Australia ties and the …

PM Modi uses Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to redefine India-Indonesia ties; Karan Johar reacts | Bollywood News

PM Modi uses Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to redefine India-Indonesia ties; Karan Johar reacts | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruJul 8, 2026 10:27 AM IST Filmmaker Karan Johar has expressed gratitude after Prime Minister Narendra Modi referenced his 1998 film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai during an address to the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, Indonesia. Karan said he felt “elated and honoured” by the mention. During his address, PM Modi highlighted the popularity of Indian cinema in Indonesia, specifically mentioning the title track of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji. PM Modi said, “Yahan Bharat ka gana Kuch Kuch Hota Hai bahut hi lokpriya hai. Aaj maine is par kaha ki jab Bharat aur Indonesia saath milkar chalte hain, toh ‘Kuch Kuch’ se bhi aage badhkar ‘bahut kuch’ hota hai” (Here, India’s song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is very popular. Today, I said that when India and Indonesia move forward together, it leads to much more than just ‘Kuch Kuch’—it leads to ‘bahut kuch’). Karan later reshared a clip of the speech on Instagram Stories and wrote, “Elated and honoured to have our esteemed Prime Minister @narendramodi …

‘You’ll always be mine’: Arjun Kapoor pens emotional note as Anshula Kapoor ties the knot | Bollywood News

‘You’ll always be mine’: Arjun Kapoor pens emotional note as Anshula Kapoor ties the knot | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 7, 2026 02:07 PM IST Arjun Kapoor’s sister Anshula Kapoor got married to her longtime boyfriend Rohan Thakkar on Monday. While Arjun walked his sister down the aisle, half-sisters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor stood by Anshula as she exchanged vows. Post the wedding, the Gunday actor shared an emotional note for his sister Anshula. As Anshula Kapoor started a new chapter in her life, Arjun Kapoor shared some photos on Instagram and wrote, “To my Ansh, you will always be mine, but now I have to let you go… Today, you start your new journey with Rohan, and my heart, mind, and soul are so happy seeing you smile. I have seen you grow up and become this wonderful woman who represents our Mom every step of the way, don’t you ever worry cause she is watching over you and blessing you all the time… I’m always here, always got your back, and always making sure the smile never leaves. Love you, Your Arjun Bhaiya. ” Also Read: Anshula Kapoor and Rohan …

India, Indonesia expand defence ties; New Delhi to supply BrahMos missiles

India, Indonesia expand defence ties; New Delhi to supply BrahMos missiles

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In this screengrab from a video posted on Dec. 01, 2025, Indian Army’s BrahMos during a combat launch across the Bay of Bengal. Photo: @IaSouthern/X via PTI Photo Supplying BrahMos and Astra missiles to Indonesia, boosting maritime security, and strengthening critical mineral supply chains emerged as the key outcomes of Tuesday’s (July 7, 2026) talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto. The two sides inked nearly a dozen agreements to significantly shore up two-way cooperation in a range of areas including critical minerals, technology, food security, medicines and maritime security. Read updates from PM Modi in Indonesia on July 7, 2026 Mr. Modi landed in Jakarta on Monday (July 6, 2026) to a red-carpet welcome in the first leg of his three-nation tour to strengthen trade and security cooperation under the framework of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of 2018. With both sides aiming to bolster their defence ties, Indonesia decided to import India’s air-to-air Astra missiles following the weapon’s success during Operation Sindoor, it is learnt. The BrahMos missile deal with …

Joe Alwyn and Sarah Pidgeon share steamy kiss as ex Taylor Swift ties knot with Travis Kelce

Joe Alwyn and Sarah Pidgeon share steamy kiss as ex Taylor Swift ties knot with Travis Kelce

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As Taylor Swift is married to Travis Kelce in a star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden and her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn seems to be writing his own new love story. As per Page Six, Alwyn was photographed getting close with his new girlfriend, actress Sarah Pidgeon, during a picnic date at a London park just days before Swift’s big day. Joe Alwyn is reportedly dating Sarah Pidgeon. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) The pair packed on the PDA during their outing on Tuesday, even sharing a kiss, while keeping things playful with Pidgeon showing off some silly dance moves. Joe Alwyn and Sarah Pidgeon’s relationship As per Us Weekly, a source shared that Alwyn and Pidgeon “met at an industry event and were introduced around awards season this year.” The insider added that the two “are casually dating and are really into each other,” and that the relationship is “still pretty new,” with the pair “going on low-key dates in NYC for a few months now trying to keep things under the radar.” The source also said, “Both …