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Kerala medical student killed in Uzbekistan; family alleges classmate forced her to convert

Kerala medical student killed in Uzbekistan; family alleges classmate forced her to convert

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A murder case has been registered in Kerala in connection with the death of a 22-year-old medical student in Uzbekistan last week, police said on Thursday. According to police, although the alleged crime took place in Uzbekistan, Indian law allows a case to be registered in Kerala. (Representational Image) (AFP/FILE) The case was filed at Haripad police station on Wednesday after the student’s family lodged a complaint, an officer said as reported by news agency PTI. Kayamkulam Deputy Superintendent of Police Binukumar T told the agency that the FIR was registered following a complaint submitted by the student’s parents to the District Police Chief. A postmortem examination was also conducted at Alappuzha Medical College. According to Binukumar, although the alleged crime took place in Uzbekistan, Indian law allows a case to be registered in Kerala. Also Read: Days after graduating, Indian student killed in New York crash; family says ‘she was pillar of our family’ “If the accused is prosecuted by the authorities in Uzbekistan after their investigation, we will close the case here. If …

Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Pressure on Ronaldo as POR seek spark after flat opener

Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Pressure on Ronaldo as POR seek spark after flat opener

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Updated on: Jun 23, 2026 9:28:12 PM IST Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE Score: Cristiano Ronaldo searching for rhythm in FIFA World Cup 2026. Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal face Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium in Houston, with Group K already demanding a response from both sides. Roberto Martinez’s team opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, leaving Portugal level with the Congolese on one point and chasing Colombia, which beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in the group’s first-round match. Cristiano Ronaldo, appearing at a record sixth World Cup, remains the headline figure, but Portugal also carry major quality through Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and the returning Ruben Dias. Uzbekistan, playing in its first World Cup after eight failed qualification bids, arrive under Fabio Cannavaro with no points but with threats from Eldor Shomurodov, Abdukodir Khusanov and Abbosek Fazullaev, its scorer against Colombia. A Portugal win would steady their campaign before the Colombia clash; an Uzbekistan defeat could leave them on the edge. …Read More Follow …

Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: POR vs UZB World Cup Match Today

Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: POR vs UZB World Cup Match Today

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today Live Score: After a shocking 1-1 draw against DR Congo, one that stung Portugal as much as a defeat, one of the pre-tournament favourites and Roberto Martínez’s star-studded side will be desperate to find their rhythm and register their first win of the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday. Story continues below this ad Cristiano Ronaldo will once again command the spotlight, though not necessarily for the right reasons. Growing voices are debating the 41-year-old’s place in the side, questioning whether he is holding back a team widely considered to be Portugal’s golden generation, featuring the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes and Bernardo Silva. What will trouble Ronaldo most, however, is his extended goal drought. Despite attempting 33 shots and amassing an expected goals (xG) tally of 4.5 across his last 10 major tournament appearances, spanning World Cups and European Championships, he has failed to find the net in each of those matches. For Fabio Cannavaro’s Uzbekistan, inspiration will need to …

Will Ronaldo start against Uzbekistan today? Team news

Will Ronaldo start against Uzbekistan today? Team news

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2 min readJun 23, 2026 03:31 PM IST Portugal starting lineup, FIFA World Cup 2026:Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will aim to get their campaign back on track when they take on Uzbekistan in their second Group K clash in Houston on Tuesday. Criticism had emerged from all corners after Portugal failed to see off DR Congo in their opening round last week, ending with a 1-1 draw where Ronaldo looked far from his best. Pundits and former footballers have called for Portugal coach Roberto Martinez to bench the 41-year-old Ronaldo ahead of the second match, owing to his indifferent start. With his goal drought in major tournaments extending to 10 matches and his last goal from open play for Portugal dating back to October 2025, the pressure is immense on both Ronaldo and Martinez to find a suitable combination. Ronaldo mustered only three shots during the opener, prompting questions over a role starting from the bench. ALSO READ | Will Cristiano Ronaldo start in Uzbekistan match? Portugal coach refuses to answer While coach Martinez backed the …

Will Cristiano Ronaldo start in Uzbekistan match? Portugal coach refuses to answer

Will Cristiano Ronaldo start in Uzbekistan match? Portugal coach refuses to answer

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3 min readJun 23, 2026 11:10 AM IST The pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo to perform has been heightened after his long-time rival Lionel Messi backed up his first-round hat-trick for Argentina with a brace against Austria on Monday night. Young stars Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland also showed up with braces of their own for France and Norway, respectively, as they qualified for the Round of 32 on Tuesday. Portugal and Ronaldo have been, however, under fire after their repid start with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their Group K opener last week. The 41-year-old will be under the spotlight when Portugal take on Uzbekistan on Tuesday night in Houston. However, whether Ronaldo will start on the turf or off it remains under wraps as Portugal coach Roberto Martinez refused to confirm his position. “I can’t inform you about the starting 11 because I haven’t informed my players,” Martínez said Monday when asked if Ronaldo would remain in the lineup. ALSO READ | Messi, Mbappe may be the superstars but Haaland is fast …

Cannavaro asks ‘why only us?’ after Uzbekistan searched on World Cup arrival | Football News

Cannavaro asks ‘why only us?’ after Uzbekistan searched on World Cup arrival | Football News

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2 min readJun 10, 2026 01:02 PM IST Fabio Cannavaro and his Uzbekistan squad were stopped and searched by security officials on Monday evening upon arrival for a pre-tournament warm-up match against the Netherlands, in footage that has drawn widespread criticism of the United States’ hosting of the 2026 World Cup. Video broadcast by ESPN in Central America shows the entire Uzbekistan coaching and playing staff being made to step off their team coach and submit to searches by security personnel bearing metal-detecting wands. Bags and equipment were placed in a pile on the floor outside the vehicle. A sniffer dog and its handler were present throughout. The incident is not isolated. Footage of the Senegal national team receiving similar treatment on the tarmac after landing in the United States has circulated online. Somalian referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the country entirely and will be unable to participate in the tournament. Cannavaro, Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning captain and Ballon d’Or winner, took charge of Uzbekistan earlier this year after the central Asian …

Portugal will hold onto Diogo Jota’s memory for extra strength in 2026 World Cup: Ruben Neves

Portugal will hold onto Diogo Jota’s memory for extra strength in 2026 World Cup: Ruben Neves

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3 min readJun 2, 2026 04:15 PM IST Portugal will aim to build on the memories of Diogo Jota as they bid for an elusive FIFA World Cup title, mid-fielder Ruben Neves said on Monday. Jota died last year in a car accident in Spain on July 3, shortly after playing an integral part in Portugal’s second UEFA Nations League triumph. Never, one of the late Liverpool forward’s closest friends having playing alongside him for the national side and at both FC Porto and Wolverhampton, reflected on Jota’s memories on Monday. Speaking after the Portuguese team’s first training camp for the World Cup in the United States, Neves said: “We’ve talked about it a lot and we always say the same thing.” “Sometimes you need to hold on to something to give you that extra bit of strength. That will be one of the things that can give us that extra strength at certain moments and help us get where we want to go.” ALSO READ | FIFA World Cup 2026: Full friendlies schedule of …

India lose to Uzbekistan; Fail to qualify for FIFA U17 World Cup

India lose to Uzbekistan; Fail to qualify for FIFA U17 World Cup

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India’s AFC U17 Asian Cup campaign came to a disappointing end after a 0-3 defeat against defending champions Uzbekistan in their final Group D match in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The result not only eliminated the Blue Colts from the continental competition but also ended India’s hopes of securing a historic qualification for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026. Uzbekistan’s victory ensured World Cup qualification for both themselves and Australia, who will now meet to determine the group winners. Knowing that only a victory would realistically keep their World Cup dream alive after the opening 4-0 defeat to Australia, India began the contest cautiously. Uzbekistan controlled possession in the early stages and repeatedly looked to stretch the Indian defence with direct attacking runs and quick movement in the final third. Despite the pressure, India remained organised defensively for much of the first half. The backline held its shape well, while goalkeeper Rajrup Sarkar made a series of important interventions to keep the defending champions at bay. However, India’s resistance was broken in the 32nd …

Why Javokhir Sindarov vs Praggnanandhaa is the rivalry that defines this era just as much as Gukesh vs Nodirbek

Why Javokhir Sindarov vs Praggnanandhaa is the rivalry that defines this era just as much as Gukesh vs Nodirbek

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4 min readApr 10, 2026 12:14 AM IST On the happiest day of his fledgling career, moments after he had won the FIDE World Cup in Goa to secure a spot in the Candidates tournament, when Javokhir Sindarov was asked if there was a particular opponent he was looking forward to facing in Cyprus, the grinning Uzbek had hand-picked a boy who is his contemporary: India’s R Praggnanandhaa. Sindarov’s reasoning for picking the Indian prodigy was simple. They have a long history of locking antlers since they were seven-year-olds. “I played him for the first time back in 2013. Even at that age — I was just sevenc– I knew he would become one of the top players in the world…” said Sindarov, “…because he beat me.” Sindarov had gone on to predict a couple of “very interesting matches” against Pragg at the Candidates in Cyprus. The Uzbek prodigy has more than delivered on that prophecy, beating the Indian twice in their two head-to-head battles at this edition of the Candidates tournament. A defeat for …

How Javokhir Sindarov was welcomed in Uzbekistan: 3-bedroom apartment, cash prize, state title and Prime Minister to welcome him at airport | Chess News

How Javokhir Sindarov was welcomed in Uzbekistan: 3-bedroom apartment, cash prize, state title and Prime Minister to welcome him at airport | Chess News

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Within 24 hours after becoming the youngest FIDE World Cup champion, 19-year-old Javokhir Sindarov flew back home to Uzbekistan. Understandably, the young grandmaster was craving to be home after a month of being camped in Goa’s Arpora. For Sindarov, his stay in Goa culminated in him becoming a World Cup winner by defeating grandmaster Wei Yi of China in the tiebreak in the final on Wednesday. Sindarov had not just won the final, but he had won an event that has a reputation for being very volatile The teenager also became the first Uzbek chess player to win the World Cup and take home a prize purse of $1,20,000 along with the newly-christened Viswanathan Anand Cup. The event also saw him secure a spot in the Candidates tournament. But this was nothing compared to what awaited him at home when he landed in Tashkent. A welcoming party with women wearing colourful traditional attire, boys waving Uzbek flags and what looked like a military marching band were at hand to welcome him at Tashkent International Airport. …