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Colombia were a strong contender in 1994 but an own goal by defender Andres Escobar in do-or-die match vs the USA ended their campaign prematurely, who later paid for it by being killed for it.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received an official ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of her state visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed his Japanese counterpart ahead of crucial bilateral talks in New Delhi.

Vikram-1 is a seven-storey-tall, multi-stage orbital launch vehicle built with an all-carbon composite structure and powered by in-house developed propulsion systems, including 3D-printed engines and high-thrust solid-fuel rocket boosters.

Margot Robbie turns 35 on July 2. From The Wolf of Wall Street to Barbie, the actress has delivered charismatic performances and is regarded as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and popular stars. On the occasion of her birthday, take a look at her best movies.

Officials of Naga village revealed a different version of the development, alleging that Kuki armed groups, including cadres of the Kuki National Army-B (KNA-B), were responsible for setting the houses on fire in Kongkan Thana and Shangkalok.

India has approved its first PinS instrument approach for helicopters at Undavalli Heliport, using satellite navigation to improve flight safety, all-weather operations and access to remote areas.

Iconic fashion designer Vera Wang celebrated her 77th birthday on June 29 with an elaborate party and a dramatic hair transformation. Known for her signature long, brunette locks, Wang debuted a shoulder-length honey-blonde lob.

A time traveller who claims to have come from the year 2118 after being sent there by the CIA in the 1980s has warned of a major war in the next century. He also claims that commercial time travel will become possible by 2028.

The European Union has scrapped its long-standing customs exemption on parcels worth up to 150 euros, or roughly 170 dollars. The move aligns Brussels more closely with Washington's crackdown on de minimis imports and is expected to impact Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu. As Europe seeks to protect local retailers and tighten oversight of cross-border trade, the decision could reshape the economics of low-cost online shopping across the continent.

Beyond wages, the structural shift is bigger. The act guarantees up to 125 days of waged employment per household. Up from 100 days under the previous MGNREGA.

April posted a record monthly collection of 2.42 lakh crore rupees, and June's net GST mop-up rose 11.2 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.62 lakh crore. That trajectory reflects formalisation of the economy as much as revenue growth.

Nine years after India replaced 17 Central and State levies with a single indirect tax, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) continues to rewrite the country's economic story. In this video, we decode how GST reshaped Indian business and what the latest milestones mean for the future of the economy.

India's rural employment guarantee framework has changed hands from July 1st. The "Viksit bharat - guarantee for rozgar and ajeevika mission, gramin", or the vb-g RAM g act, 2025, replaces MGNREGA - the scheme that defined rural India's safety net since 2005.

PM Narendra Modi welcomed Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. The leaders shared a warm handshake and posed for official photographs as both nations prepared for talks on strategic partnership, trade and regional cooperation.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's much-awaited film Jana Nayagan suggests the long-delayed project could finally be headed for a theatrical release in July. Read to know more.

India’s tech stocks are enduring one of their sharpest downturns in years, with several sector heavyweights trading nearly 50% below their lifetime highs as investors reassess the industry's long term growth prospects.

England survived a massive World Cup scare to secure their spot in the Last 16 after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo. Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes after Brian Cipenga struck a shock goal just seven minutes into the match. This hard-fought Round of 32 win officially sets up a blockbuster knockout stage showdown against co-hosts Mexico.

World UFO Day: Avi Loeb, the newly appointed Chair of the UAP Science Council for the White House, Pentagon, FBI and intelligence agencies, spoke to WION about UFOs, UAPs and what to expect.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is in India for a three-day official visit and the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, investment, defence, energy security, technology, and the Indo-Pacific. Several agreements are expected to be signed as both nations seek to strengthen their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The visit also includes business engagements aimed at boosting economic cooperation.