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FIFA defends commercial subsidiary proposal after criticism from confederations

Geneva, July 31 -- FIFA on Friday responded to opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) over its proposal to establish a commercial subsidiary and sell minority stakes... Read More


India vs Brazil scheduling dilemma: AIFF may field separate squads if Blue Tigers reach FIFA Asean Cup final

New Delhi, July 31 -- Ever since the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that the Indian football team will be hosting five-time champions Brazil in a FIFA friendly on 3 October 2026 at Viv... Read More


Unnati Hooda reaches Taipei Open semifinals ahead of Badminton World Championships debut

Taipei, July 31 -- Unnati Hooda raced into the women's singles semifinals of the Taipei Open Super 300 after defeating fellow Indian Devika Sihag 23-21, 21-16 in the quarterfinals on Friday. The 18-y... Read More


Ajit Agarkar urged to 'communicate' with Bhuvneshwar Kumar for ODI World Cup: 'We'll need him in South Africa'

India, July 31 -- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the seasoned pacer who had an amazing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign for the eventual champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), is back in the discus... Read More


Stocks to watch: Maruti Suzuki, IOC, Tata Steel among shares in focus today; check list here

Stock market today, July 31 -- Benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, extended their gains for a second straight session on Thursday, July 30, supported by buying in heavyweight stocks such a... Read More


Masterplanning around Purbachal Stadium ahead of 2031 World Cup

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wants to bring new momentum to the Purbachal International Cricket Stadium project ahead of the 2031 International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI W... Read More


UEFA threatens FIFA tournament boycott over commercial rights plan

Geneva, July 31 -- UEFA has opposed FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a subsidiary managing the commercial rights to the World Cup and other major competitions, warning that its member association tea... Read More


Brazil to play India in first international break after FIFA World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Brazil will play friendlies against Australia and India in the first FIFA international break after the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian federation confirmed on Wednesday. They wil... Read More


Mirabai Chanu should be considered for Arjuna Award: Union Minister Jadhav

New Delhi, July 31 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, has written to the Union Minister for Yout... Read More


IOC Q1 revenue from operations rises 26% to Rs 2.75 lakh crore

New Delhi, July 31 -- Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Friday reported a 26 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to Rs 2.75 lakh crore in the first quarter of FY27, even as the sta... Read More