'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade dealPrime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in impl...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Who is Sarpreet Singh, the Indian-origin footballer representing New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament. ...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyoneAustralia's Socceroos are highlighting their immigrant players before the World Cup. This message of inclusion comes as anti-immigrant feel...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
IPL: Foreign players auctioned, paid, then unavailable? BCCI has a message for teamsThe BCCI will not mediate player availability for the IPL, leaving it to franchises and players. Concerns over overseas stars pulling out d...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026, what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openersMexico secured a 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against South Africa. The United States and Canada are set to play their first match...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournamentIran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see the...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in historyThe biggest World Cup ever, begins with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament faces soarin...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
ISL to run from Sep 1 to Apr 11 as per AIFF's tentative 2026-27 calendarIndian football's 2026-27 season is set to begin September 1. The Indian Super League will run until April 11. Other tournaments like the F...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
"America is next if we don’t wake up": Trump ally says New York conquered by mainstream Muslims under 'Jihadi Mamdani', shares videoCongressman Randy Fine ignited a new controversy by posting a video of Muslims praying, labeling them "Mainstream Muslims" and "Jihadi Mamd...
28 May, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Football emerges as India’s second-most popular sport after Cricket: NielsenFootball is now India's second-most popular sport among adults, trailing only cricket, according to new Nielsen research. The sport's popul...
27 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Iran's national soccer team to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, says SheinbaumIran's national soccer team will not stay in the United States during the World Cup. Instead, they will be based in Mexico. The team will t...
26 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
IPL may become the GOAT of sports world; League sees sharp rise in valuations on record media rights deals, deep-pocketed sponsorsIPL franchise values are soaring, projected to hit $15 billion by 2032. This growth rivals top European football clubs. Record media rights...
22 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own goodThe World Cup is expanding with more teams and games. This raises concerns about player endurance and the quality of the tournament. FIFA b...
21 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
FIFA may miss big Indian fan crowd this World CupIndian football fans may see fewer numbers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Higher costs and visa issues are deterring many. Travel to the US, C...
21 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST