According to a report by The Independent, Akash Tiwari and his four friends were on a flight from Thailand, and they laughed whenever a female flight attendant walked past them. 

When the flight attendant came to their seats to ask about their meal preferences, Tiwari stretched his arm and brushed it on her leg, after which his friends started laughing, per court documents.

After the flight attendant reported the matter to the chief stewardess, she was reassigned to another aisle. However, when she was returning after collecting trays from passengers in the other aisle, Tiwari touched her back with his left elbow.

The flight attendant reported the incident again to her senior.

Tiwari denied that he did anything wrong when he was confronted by the flight attendant and her senior. One of his friends laughed at the incident and said that he would have a beer and watch the "show".

Deputy public prosecutor Lynda said that the complainant was "very upset" and told Tiwari "not to touch her". Tiwari, however, "smirked" and did not apologise.

"The victim was even more distressed and repeated to him not to touch her," the prosecutor said.

When the aircraft was preparing to land, the chief stewardess informed her supervisor and the captain about the incident.

Meanwhile, Tiwari followed the flight attendant into the galley and stood extremely close to her, after which she told him to stay away. He kept following her even though she left, which prompted her to issue a warning to him.

"Instead of moving away, the accused persisted with the same threatening behaviour by coming even closer and cornering the victim in the galley," the prosecutor said.

"The victim was even more distressed by now. She shouted at him to stay away and to stop following her."

The flight attendant was in tears and was visibly affected. She sought help from her supervisor before Tiwari left her alone.

He was arrested soon after the flight arrived at Singapore's Changi Airport by the officers from the Airport Police Division. The police have issued a statement and have said that they were alerted about the molestation incident that afternoon itself.

Although the incident happened on February 9, Tiwari, who pleaded guilty to two charges of molestation and one count of harassment, was sentenced to six months of imprisonment on Monday. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Tiwari was ordered to compensate over Rs 90,000 to the victim.
 

Sooryavanshi often shares photos of his brother's cricket exploits. On Wednesday, he shared a scorecard which read that Aashirvad had slammed 168 off 199 balls, with 19 fours and six sixes. Aashirvad was playing for Ruishav XI and the team scored 311/7.

Internet reacted in awe after the screenshot was shared.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's younger brother Ashirwad Sooryavanshi once again score a century today.

Ashirwad Sooryavanshi today score 168 runs in 119 balls including 6 sixes and 19 fours with strike rate of 141.

- Yashasvi Jaiswal trade news coming, so Ashirwad Sooryavanshi… pic.twitter.com/KbbeMIy9SZ

— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) June 24, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has announced the arrival of his lil brother. Ashirvad 🔥#VaibhavSooryavanshi #AshirvadSooryavanshi pic.twitter.com/bVGVoP0Wyu

— Haseeb's Talks 🏏 (@jabhaikamkar) June 24, 2026

Don't be surprised if the Sooryavanshi brothers will open for RR next year 💥 pic.twitter.com/LFPaWIFuYj

— अभि 🇮🇳 (@abhi7781_) June 24, 2026

The Vaibhav Sooryavanshi mania has spread among cricket fans across Europe ahead of his possible debut against Ireland, and they are jostling for tickets even at the last minute, says former India and Irish cricketer MV Narasimha Rao. The wonder kid could be making his India debut during the two-match T20I series against Ireland, beginning in Belfast on June 26, and Rao, like many others, can't wait to see him in real time.

"I think they (local organisers) will have to put more seats because this stadium (Stormont ground) has only 7,000 seats or something. Already, people from other parts of Europe like Paris etc. want to come. Hopefully, we can find a way to accommodate them," Rao told PTI from Strabane, Ireland.

"So, I think it will be history, a momentous day if he makes his debut in Ireland. It was unexpected, and in the last 10 days, there's really been big excitement here," he added.

Rao, who played four Tests for India and then for Ireland in the mid-90s before they attained ICC member status, said Sooryavanshi may enjoy batting in Belfast.

"He's phenomenal, great to watch, and I'd watched him on television during the IPL. He may enjoy batting as the wickets here are generally slow, and Ireland doesn't have the same kind of fast bowlers, you know, with pace," he said

An image shared by motorsports reporter Cole Cusumano showed Adams enjoying the race atmosphere. Fans soon focused on an unusual detail in the photo, which is her feet and turned it into a viral topic.

Known for her sense of humour, Adams decided to address the unexpected attention and jokingly said people should face harsh punishment for posting photos of her feet online.

In the photo posted on X, Cole Cusumano simply wrote, “Kay Adams is here for her first NASCAR race.” What started as a post about her presence at the event took a different turn, as fans focused on Adams' feet rather than the action on the track.

She replied, “Posting feet should be punishable by fire-squad.”

posting feet should be punishable by fire-squad. https://t.co/SeNkEGhgOq

— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) June 21, 2026

During a 2022 interview with Interview Magazine, Kay Adams revealed that she regularly receives hundreds of strange and unwanted direct messages on Twitter. She also shared that many of those messages are specifically focused on her feet.

She said, “We should make it how many DMs you get a week about your feet and it would still be over a hundred. It's fine to be into feet. There are people that you and I both know that are really into feet. I mean, if Up & Adams doesn't work out, I might become a foot model. People make bank.”

Since leaving NFL Network's Good Morning Football in 2022, Kay Adams has remained active in sports media. Shortly after her departure, she launched Up & Adams on FanDuel TV, where she interviews athletes, discusses major sports stories, and provides analysis of the latest developments across leagues.

The video captures Sweeney rolling in bed, while confidently modelling the collection and bringing her signature boldness to the campaign.

The cami featured a low cut neckline and thin straps, giving it a simple and modern look. Sydney Sweeney paired it with the matching underwear in the Date Night colour, which comes with a mid rise fit and stretchy fabric.

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Sydney Sweeney launched SYRN, in January. The company received financial backing from a group of investors that included Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Speaking about the brand, the actress, as per Page Six, said, “I wanted to create a place where women can move between all the different versions of who we are. I love working on cars, I go water skiing, I'll dress up for the red carpet then go home to snuggle my dogs. I'm not one thing, no woman is.”

Since launching SYRN, Sydney Sweeney has frequently appeared in campaigns for her own brand. She has modelled several collections, including Seductress, Romantic, Comfy and Playful.

Along with acting and running her lingerie brand, Sweeney works with several major companies as a global ambassador. The actress, in an interview with Empire, said that she enjoys staying busy and working on many projects at the same time. She likes having a packed schedule and managing different responsibilities at once. According to her, she often gets very little sleep and feels she performs best when she is constantly working and keeping herself occupied.

The two actors have now been recognised with IMDb's "Breakout Star" STARmeter Awards. The honour is presented to performers who leave a strong impression on IMDb's Popular Indian Celebrities chart.

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Reacting to the achievement, Akash shared his excitement and wrote, "From searching credits as a kid to being #1 on the IMDb Celebrity list. Life really does come full circle."

Ramandeep also expressed his gratitude and commented, "Thank You so much."

About The Show

Directed by Prosenjit Roy, Raakh is loosely inspired by the infamous 1978 Geeta and Sanjay Chopra murder case. Set in Delhi in the late 1970s, the series follows siblings Suman and Sahil Arora, whose lives take a tragic turn after they cross paths with criminals Babu and Rajjo.

Their disappearance sends shockwaves through the city and triggers an intense investigation led by Sub-Inspector Jayprakash "JP" Jatav. As the search expands across different cities, the series also captures the devastating impact of the tragedy on the victims' family.

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As per a Sacnilk report, the film collected a net of Rs 3.5 crore on day 5 across 2,765 shows. The figures represent a 14.6 per cent drop from day 4's net collection of Rs 4.1 crore.

Maa Inti Bangaaram Day Wise Box Office Collection (India Net)

Day 1 (1st Friday): Rs 5.35 crore

Day 2 (1st Saturday): Rs 7.65 crore

Day 3 (1st Sunday): Rs 10.1 crore

Day 4 (1st Monday): Rs 4.10 crore

Day 5 (1st Tuesday): Rs 3.5 crore

After day 5, the film's total India net collection stands at Rs 30.7 crore, pushing the India gross collection to Rs 35.47 crore. Overseas, the film collected Rs 1.25 crore on Tuesday, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 15.85 crore so far. This brings the film's total worldwide gross collection to Rs 51.32 crore.

On day 5, the Telugu version alone contributed Rs 3.35 crore to the overall collection, while the Tamil version added Rs 15 lakh. The Telugu version had a total occupancy of 29.74 percent. While morning shows started off with only 18.46 percent occupancy, afternoon shows witnessed a hike, reaching 31.46 percent. Evening and night shows did well, with 34.62 per cent and 31.38 percent occupancy rates, respectively.

Among the regions, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana secured Rs 3.08 crore on day 5. Followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, each of them collecting Rs 60 lakh and Rs 25 lakh, respectively. Kerala added another Rs 2 lakh while the rest of India collected Rs 8 lakh on the day.

Maa Inti Bangaaram was directed by BV Nandini Reddy.

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Styled by her longtime collaborator Law Roach, the look featured a cropped black leather top paired with a matching low-rise, floor-length skirt.

The sleek all-black look was elevated by statement jewellery, including intricate spiderweb-inspired earrings adorned with sapphires, aquamarines and tanzanites, as well as a coordinating cocktail ring.

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It was Zendaya's eye-catching ring stack that quickly became the highlight of the evening. Days after Tom Holland confirmed that he and Zendaya had said ‘I Do,' the newlywed bride flashed her sparkling 5-carat engagement ring and gold wedding band.

zendaya photographed at the ‘spider man: brand new day' fan event in berlin pic.twitter.com/LYNyswTEn3

— archive (@archivedaya) June 22, 2026

The engagement ring features an elongated cushion-cut natural diamond set horizontally in a Georgian-inspired design on a yellow gold band. 

Tom Holland, on the other hand, was every bit her dashing companion in a sharp black double-breasted Celine suit layered over a red shirt and tie. The couple posed together on the red carpet, leaving fans gushing.

Tom Holland Reveals Sweet Nickname for Zendaya

While attending the premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Rome on June 23, Holland was overheard calling his wife by a name that differs from the one fans are used to hearing.

Speaking with reporters on the red carpet about a nearby gelateria, the actor called out to Zendaya, using her middle name rather than her first name or first letter “Z,” which he has previously used in public.

“Maree, do you remember the name of that place?” Holland asked from across the carpet.

Zendaya, who was participating in a separate interview further down the red carpet, immediately knew he was talking to her and responded, “Giolitti's!”

Zendaya, whose full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, previously shared that she decided to use her first name in her public persona because she thought it was cool. In December 2016, she said in an interview with Allure, “I just thought it was cool, like Cher or Prince.”

What Are Zendaya And Tom Holland Working On?

The two are currently busy touring Europe promoting their upcoming movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The fourth installment in Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man series is set to release in theatres on July 30.

Helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, Holland is set to reprise his role as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. 

Downey prepares to return to the Marvel universe as Doctor Doom. The film also reunites several familiar faces, including Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, Michael Mando and Mark Ruffalo. 

New cast members joining the franchise are Sadie Sink, Tramell Tillman, Liza Colon-Zayas and Marvin Jones II.

Set days before the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, Main Vaapas Aaunga is a story of love, longing, and healing. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Diljit Dosanjh in key roles.

While the film is fronted by Naseeruddin Shah's towering performance as Ishar, a dying old man with dementia, its core is the young love story chronicled through the characters of Keenu and Jiya, played by Vedang Raina and Sharvari.

Fans are divided between who they like more: Sharvari or Vedang Raina?

When asked who he thinks did the better job between the two upcoming actors, Imtiaz Ali gave a measured response.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, director Imtiaz Ali spoke about how both Sharvari and Vedang Raina have found their audiences through his film Main Vaapas Aaunga.

He said, "Acting is not like boxing. It's not a competition. People act with each other, and not against each other. Both the actors are being praised. Some have liked Vedang's work more, some have liked Sharvari more."

In his 21 years as a director, Imtiaz Ali has given many onscreen romantic couples. The list boasts of names such as Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor in Jab We Met, Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan in Love Aaj Kal, Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor in Tamasha, as well as Ayesha Takia and Abhay Deol in his 2005 debut Socha Na Tha.

The filmmaker has finally found his 'favourites'. Hint: It's not Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor from Jab We Met.

Things have changed for Imtiaz Ali after Main Vaapas Aaunga, which hit the screens on June 12.

"But as a director, the scenes were really good when these two (Sharvari and Vedang) were together. I haven't seen a better team of co-actors in my career. Sharvari and Vedang have been there for each other as a team," he added.

Imtiaz Ali's film is a meaningful addition to the collection of Partition stories that are deeply woven into the social fabric of India and Pakistan.

It's purely coincidental that Main Vaapas Aaunga was released during the 25th-anniversary celebrations of two of such films Lagaan and Gadar. Imtiaz Ali previously described it as "an amazing coincidence" that Main Vaapas Aaunga released as Indian cinema marks the silver jubilee of those 2001 blockbusters.

"There's something magical in it. In a way, Main Vaapas Aaunga is the child of Gadar and Lagaan. This has the same period and history that those two films have... I congratulate the makers and the teams of both Gadar and Lagaan," he said.

Main Vaapas Aaunga also stars Rajat Kapoor, Dolly Ahluwalia, Vinod Nagpal, Manish Chaudhari, Anjana Sukhani, Danish Pandor and Mashhoor Amrohi. The film is set to cross the Rs 50 crore mark globally in gross box office collections.

Also Read | How Main Vaapas Aaunga Is Helping Heal Partition's Generational Trauma

"You always need to improve in every area. We created enough opportunities in every match but we don't score too many field goals, and that's something we need to keep working on.

"I am very happy with the way we played in the semifinal and the final. Of course, in the semifinal we scored a lot of goals, but in the final it's never easy. We had a few big opportunities, but we were still able to score two goals," the Dutchman said in a virtual interaction on Wednesday.

He added, "We hardly gave away anything to the opposition, and that is the foundation of the game. Defensively, we were very disciplined, we were very structured, we were very strong, and I was really happy with that. That is something we need to keep improving." Marijne, who took charge of the Indian women's team for a second stint in January this year after replacing Harendra Singh, said constant improvement and consistency will be key to success.

"You always want to improve. It's all about scoring goals, but in women's hockey, it's not easy to score. I am happy that we are able to create opportunities, but now it's about finishing, it's about skills, and these things need time.

"It is also about staying calm in the right position and having awareness about positioning. If we keep working on that, the chances of a positive outcome become higher," he said.

"One of the things we are doing well is intercepting balls." Marijne also pointed out that maintaining a consistent level of performance has been a positive sign for the team.

"In the past, what I noticed with the Indian women's team was that one day you could play nine out of 10 and the other day six. But in the semifinal and final, we had a consistent level, so that was very positive."

Focus on your game, not opponents'

Marijne said his message to the players is to focus on improving their own game rather than worrying about the opposition.

"I told the girls it's important to learn and also to win. You always have to learn from things that don't go well. It's always match by match. Our first official match will be against China (at the World Cup), and that's important because of many reasons, as we will play them in the Asian Games as well.

"We want to do well, and it's about ourselves — what do we need to improve, what do we need to do really well — and that's the most important thing at this moment." The Dutchman added that the team will use the upcoming training period to prepare for the major assignments lined up.

"We now have a big block of training for four weeks before we go to Germany, and we can evaluate what went well and what we need to improve against teams in the World Cup. From there, we go to the World Cup. It's a step-by-step process. Every match will help us improve." "The focus is really on the Indian team, not on China, not on other teams. What we need to do, how we want to play well -- that's what we are focusing on," he added.

Camaraderie and unity

The coach said the camaraderie among the players and the unity has been phenomenal.

"I can't judge the years before me because I wasn't there. I do know now there is connection between players, openness, people are open for feedback to each other. If you see the last match there was unity inside the field, they are really coaching each other it doesn't matter whether you are senior or junior. I see a lot of connections in helping each other outside the field.

"There is very good leadership from senior players. These things are really big positives. We also have a great connection between staffs. You need to enjoy what you are doing. You have to be yourself. That's one of the important things for rebuilding the team," he said.

"I always tell the leadership starts from yourself, you start with an example, exactly how you want to bee treated. I think there is a positive atmosphere in the team." He said one of the positives was that 90 per cent of the players can now understand and converse in English.

"In the past less girls spoke English, but now 90 per cent of the girls speak English, so it's also easier for me to work together." He also emphasised the importance of the players' mental aspect.

"Mental side is very important part for me. We did small things with this, that is working with profiling of the players. I know what kind of person they are, what kind of preference they have, how to approach them under stress.

"But helping each other inside the team works the best. A younger player was struggling in the semifinal and Savita was on the sidelines and I asked her to talk to that player. A senior player helping a junior works wonders." PTI SSC SSC AH AH

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Speaking to reporters during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Messi said he is focused on the present and will continue his career as long as he feels in good condition and can help his teammates on the pitch.

"Yes, yes... I will continue for some time, as long as I can contribute, feel good physically, and help my teammates... I will keep playing," Messi said while speaking to reporters, according to news agency ANI.

When asked about the possibility of featuring in the 2030 World Cup, the 39-year-old played down speculation, saying it is too early to think that far ahead.

"I don't know. The truth is, I'm not thinking about that right now. It seems a bit far off... but, as I said, I'm living one day at a time and focused on the present," he added.

Defending champions Argentina have enjoyed a strong start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, winning both of their Group J matches to book an early place in the Round of 32.

They began with an emphatic 3-0 win over Algeria, where Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick to immediately stamp his authority on the tournament.

Argentina followed it up with another convincing display, defeating Austria 2-0 to confirm qualification with a match still to play. In that encounter, Messi scored a historic brace and, in the process, became the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals.

With qualification secured, Argentina now head into their final group-stage match against Jordan with the opportunity to rotate and fine-tune their squad ahead of the knockout rounds.

Messi, the legendary footballer, is celebrating his 39th birthday on Wednesday. The 39-year-old has been nicknamed 'La Pulga' (the Flea in Spanish) and 'Messiah'. He was born in a humble household in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.

Messi has built one of the most decorated careers in football history at both international and club levels. With the Argentina National Team, he has won the 2005 U-20 World Cup, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the 2021 Copa America, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the 2024 Copa America, marking a golden era for his country.

At Barcelona, Messi enjoyed unprecedented success over nearly two decades, winning La Liga titles in 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019, along with multiple domestic and international trophies.

His honours include the Spanish Super Cup in 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, Copa del Rey titles in 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, Champions League titles in 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2015, as well as UEFA Super Cup victories in 2009, 2011, and 2015, and FIFA Club World Cup wins in 2009, 2011, and 2015, establishing him as the most influential player in the club's modern history.

After leaving Barcelona, Messi continued his success at Paris Saint-Germain, winning Ligue 1 in 2022 and 2023 and the French Super Cup in 2022. He then moved to Inter Miami, where he added further silverware, winning the Leagues Cup in 2023, the Supporters' Shield in 2024, and the MLS Cup in 2025, extending his legacy across continents and leagues.

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has already said that Neymar will be included in his matchday squad for Thursday's match in Miami, though he is almost certain to start on the bench.

The 34-year-old Santos forward, who is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 international appearances, has not played for the national team since suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023.

Meymar has earlier indicated the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the last of his career. The 34-year-old made the statement in response to a social media post from FIFA showing images of Neymar's career along with the words, "We've watched him grow up."

Brazil leads Group C with four points. They have the same points as Morocco, but are in first place due to goal difference (3 against 1). And qualifying for the knockout stage as group leaders is one of the team's objectives, for logistical reasons and to improve team preparation.

“We want to go to Miami and win the game to qualify in first place. Staying at the hotel here with all the facilities we have is much better. If we qualify in second place, we have to go to Mexico and that ends up changing the whole schedule. Our mentality is to win and stay here because of all the benefits we have. The training center and the hotel are very good and we have a lot to do here together,” he explained.

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Deepika Koul, who works at the technology giant's Bengaluru office and regularly shares insights into corporate life on Instagram, posted a video reflecting on her five-year milestone. Rather than focusing on standard corporate benefits or the prestige of working for a global brand, Ms Koul dedicated her viral message entirely to the internal culture created by her colleagues.

"It has been more than five years and I have been walking into the same office and I still get excited to walk in," she said in the video broadcast to her followers. Recognising that long-term corporate enthusiasm can be rare, she added: "Strange, right? But it is not because of the name on the building but because of what happens inside it."

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According to Ms Koul, the true value of her workplace lies in everyday interactions. She praised the office environment for fostering honest brainstorming sessions and hosting real, substantive conversations. She also emphasised that her peers push her to achieve personal growth rather than forcing her into fierce competition.

The positive impact of this environment extends directly to her mental wellbeing on difficult days. She noted that whenever she enters the building with a "cloudy head", she leaves with much greater clarity. Similarly, on days when she feels low, she finds herself walking out feeling lighter.

Concluding her video, she urged other professionals to value supportive environments if they are lucky enough to find them, stating that such experiences are a genuine culture rather than a standard company perk. "If you have a place that makes you better just by showing up, do not take it for granted," she said. "I know I do not."

The post has sparked widespread engagement on social media, with thousands of professionals praising her perspective and discussing the vital role that collaborative, empathetic workplace environments play in long-term career satisfaction.

For over two decades, Ronaldo and Messi have dominated world football, winning a combined 13 Ballon d'Or titles and producing one of the greatest rivalries the sport has ever seen. Yet a World Cup knockout clash between the two icons remains a dream scenario for millions of fans.

However, Ronaldo made it clear that his focus remains firmly on Portugal's campaign rather than potential future opponents.

"But my complete focus was on today. We won, I have been able to score, we keep going together. I am happy for this," he added.

The comments came on a memorable night for Ronaldo, who scored twice against Uzbekistan to become the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups. The Portugal superstar also became his country's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, adding another chapter to his remarkable legacy.

With Portugal gathering momentum and Argentina among the tournament favourites, the possibility of a final World Cup meeting between Ronaldo and Messi remains alive. And if it happens, football may witness one last chapter in its greatest-ever rivalry.

1. France

The Kylian Mbappe show continued as France registered a win over Iraq to book their spot in the Round of 32. Mbappe took his tally to 4 goals in 2 matches and the 2018 champions have truly established themselves as the favourites. Michael Olise has also become the assist expert of the competition and France look as the top side in the competition right now.

2. Argentina

Argetnina have taken care of any concerns that the fans may have had as Lionel Messi took his goals tally to 5 as the defending champions won their second match in a row. It has been an impressive campaign for them till now without much challenges and the fans will not be wrong in expecting another impressive show from Messi and Co.

3. Germany

Deniz Undav scored late in stoppage time to earn Germany a thrilling win over Ivory Coast to guarantee their knockouts berth. Both the 7-1 win over Curacao and the 2-1 triumph in the next match had its fair share of concerns but Germany were able to solve the problems and will be looking to improve their show as they face tougher opponents.

4. Netherlands

A draw against Japan was not the ideal way to start proceedings but Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to thrash Sweden 5-1. It was the perfect performance to instill confidence in the side and they look like a tough outfit.

5. Spain

Much like Netherlands, Spain also bounced back from dropping points in their tournament opener. The draw against Cape Verde resulted in massive criticism but against Saudi Arabia, they made no mistakes. A 4-0 demolition job was just what the doctor ordered and the two goals for Mikel Oyarzabal was surely good news for the strike force.

6. England

England should have been ranked higher but the frustrating 0-0 draw against Ghana exposed some of their big concerns. The finishing was just not up to the mark and even Harry Kane ended up missing a simple chance. While the Ghsnian witch doctor did try to take credit, it was Thomas Tuchel's tactics that were heavily criticised by some fans as well as experts.

7. Brazil

The draw against Morocco may have dampened the mood a bit but it was business as usual for Brazil as they defeated Haiti. Matheus Cunha scored twice while Vinicius Junior was once again on the scoresheet as Brazil bounced back in style.

8. Morocco

The tag of dark horses truly suit the North African nation as they continued their fine run of form with a win over Scotland. Following the point against Brazil, Ismael Saibari scored the second-fastest goal of the competition to guide them to victory.

9. Norway

Victories over Senegal and Iraq meant that Norway booked their spot in the Round of 32. Erling Haaland has been enjoying a stunning run of form and with their final game against France, they will be looking to end the group stages in perfect fashion.

10. Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo answered all his critics in style with a brace as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 to get their campaign back on track. The draw against DR Congo did lead to a lot of criticism but things are back to normal for the European powerhouses.

"I'm back," Ronaldo said directly into the television camera as he produced a Man of the Match performance against Uzbekistan. Sitting in the Fox Sports studio, Ibrahimovic said Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan was no surprise to him, considering the gap in quality between the two sides.

However, he did express surprise over Ronaldo's comments after scoring his brace.

"It was a game to score. It was a game for Portugal to score a lot of goals. And regarding his message, I thought he never left. I don't know why he says 'I'm back,'" Ibrahimovic said after the match.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Ronaldo saying “I'm back” after scoring vs Uzbekistan:

“I thought he said he never left. I don't know why he was yelling I'm back.” pic.twitter.com/4oYc6sZGTG

— AM(@AbsoluteMxssi) June 23, 2026

Speaking after the game, Ronaldo addressed questions about a potential face-off with his long-time rival, Argentine legend Lionel Messi, calling the prospect "awesome" while stressing that his immediate focus remained on Portugal's progress in the tournament.

"I don't know how to answer that. But, well, it would be awesome. The most important thing was today, winning to advance, and being ready for what's next ... The main goal was to advance from the group stage, and we did it," Ronaldo said.

The 41-year-old emphasised that qualification from the group stage was the main target and noted that Portugal had achieved it with a convincing performance.

Ronaldo also acknowledged a challenging build-up to the match, pointing to intense public scrutiny of both the players and head coach Roberto Martinez. He said criticism is part of his long career, noting that opinions swing between praise and doubt depending on results.

"It was a very tough and difficult week, with public opinion being very harsh on all the players, especially on me and the coach [Roberto Martinez]," Ronaldo said.

"But I don't mind. I've been in this profession for 23 years now, and whenever things go well, 'Cristiano is doing great,' but when they go badly, 'Cristiano is retired, he's too old.' It will always be like that. But we responded well today," the great footballer added.

With ANI inputs

Pepe, in his interview, claims Pakistani military intelligence intercepted a Mossad plan to assassinate Army Chief Asim Munir during the talks, and then sent Israel a stern warning.

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Pepe, while taking about the friction between Israel and Pakistan and the former claiming to wipe Pakistan off the map, claimed it was the other way around.

"No, it was the opposite Mario. Basically the short story is Pakistani military intel intercepted ultra-credible information that the Mossad was preparing, under orders by Netanyahu, an assasination attempt against Asim Munir and maybe the rest of the Pakistani delegation going to Switzerland. So the Pakistanis sent a direct message via their usual intermediaries—I would bet it would be Oman in this case—directly to Israelis saying that 'if you touch our delegation, we're going to wipe you off the map', period. I am quoting, this is what our source informed," Pepe said.

🇵🇰🇮🇱 A peace negotiation in Switzerland allegedly came within inches of becoming an international assassination crisis.

Geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar claims Pakistani military intelligence intercepted a Mossad plan to assassinate Army Chief Asim Munir during the talks, then… https://t.co/JWyHzH7hoT pic.twitter.com/oXOJs1i5e8

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 24, 2026

Swiss, American, and Pakistani security services never issued a security alert or voiced concern about an assassination threat throughout the talks. The claim has also not been confirmed either by the Israeli or Pakistani officials yet.

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Notably, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir flew to Müngenstock, Switzerland last week, to serve as important mediators in crucial peace negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to visit Princess Diana's childhood home, Althorp House, during their upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to travel to Britain in July along with their children, Archie and Lilibet, to attend an event marking the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham. 

The Games, founded by Harry in 2014, supports wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans through sports.

The couple will be at Athorp House, where Princess Diana spent much of her childhood. The estate is also her final resting place, with Diana buried on a private island in the middle of the property's lake.

Reports about the Sussexes' accommodation plans come after claims that King Charles had offered Harry and Meghan the use of royal accommodation during their stay in Britain. However, neither Buckingham Palace nor representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed where the family will stay.

If confirmed, it would mark the Sussex family's first visit to the UK together since 2022 and the first joint trip by Harry and Meghan in four years.

The possible visit comes amid Harry's long-running rift with the Royal Family. Relations between Harry and his father, King Charles, as well as his brother, Prince William, have remained strained since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States.

King Charles has previously offered Harry a place to stay at royal properties, including Buckingham Palace, during visits to the UK. However, Harry chose not to stay there.

Even if Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet stay on a royal estate during their upcoming trip, they will not automatically receive special police protection. Harry lost his taxpayer-funded police security after stepping down as a working royal in 2020 and moving to the US.

Harry and Meghan have brought Archie and Lilibet to the UK only once since leaving royal duties. That visit was in June 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. 

This means that while the passport establishes the holder's nationality before foreign authorities, it does not serve as conclusive proof of citizenship in every legal context.

On the occasion of the 14th Passport Seva Divas, the MEA officials highlighted the distinction between a passport's role as a travel facilitator and the legal determination of citizenship. 

The clarification comes in the backdrop of the fact that passports are issued after verification of multiple supporting documents, including birth certificates, Aadhaar, educational records and other government-issued documents.

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Travel Vs Citizenship

Therefore, a passport is based on an assessment of citizenship eligibility rather than being the original document that creates or conclusively proves citizenship. Under Indian law, citizenship is governed by the Citizenship Act, 1955, which determines citizenship through birth, descent, registration or naturalisation. 

Documents establishing birth details and parental lineage remain key factors in determining citizenship, particularly under the amended provisions introduced after 1987 and 2004.

The Supreme Court has held that Aadhaar is an identity document and not proof of citizenship. Similarly, voter ID primarily establishes identity, age and residence for electoral purposes.

Notably, every Indian passport remains the property of the Government of India and can be surrendered if required under law. 

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While the IPOs of Advit Jewels and Waterways Leisure Tourism are open for subscription till June 25, CSM Technologies IPO will close on June 29.

As per the current grey market premium trends, the unlisted shares of these companies are commanding a premium between 1% to as high as 40% in the grey market.

Here's everything you need to know about these three mainboard issues in detail; including their respective GMP and possible listing gains.

CSM Technologies IPO GMP

According to InvestorGain, the GMP for the CSM Technologies IPO stood at Rs 4 per share as of 2 PM on June 24. It indicates an estimated listing price of Rs 117. This means investors can expect a listing gain of around 4% when the shares debut next week.

CSM Technologies IPO was subscribed 0.24 times on Wednesday, on day 1 of bidding. The IPO received bids for 26,27,592 shares against 1,11,30,880 offered, as per the stock exchange data till 3:12 PM.

About CSM Technologies IPO

The CSM Technologies IPO is a book build issue of Rs 145.78 crore. It comprises a fresh issue of 1.29 crore shares.

The price band for the IPO is set between Rs 107 and Rs 113 per share.

Allotment of shares is proposed to be finalised on June 30. Shares of CSM Technologies will be listed on the BSE and NSE on July 2. 

 It is an IT solutions company catering to government and private clients.

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Advit Jewels IPO GMP

The GMP for the Advit Jewels IPO stood at Rs 55 per share as of 2 PM on June 24. The latest GMP indicates a listing price of Rs 193 apiece, at a premium of 39.86% compared to the upper limit of the issue price.

Advit Jewels IPO was subscribed 37.84 times on Wednesday, on day 2 of bidding. The IPO received bids for 31,71,02,200 shares against 83,79,300 shares offered, as per the stock exchange data till 3:12 PM.

About Advit Jewels IPO

The Advit Jewels IPO is a book build issue of Rs 165.16 crore. It comprises a fresh issue of 1.2 crore shares.

It will remain open for subscription between June 23 and June 25. The price band for the IPO is set between Rs 130 and Rs 138 per share. 

Share allotment is likely to be completed by June 29. Subject to the successful completion of the issue process, the company's equity shares are due to be listed on both the BSE and NSE on July 1.

Jaipur-based Advit Jewels specialises in premium handcrafted jewellery and operates under the Rambhajo label.

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Waterways Leisure IPO GMP

The latest GMP for the Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO stood at Rs 3.5 on June 24. It indicates a listing price of Rs 811.5 apiece at a premium of 0.43% on the upper limit of the price band. 

The Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO was subscribed 0.45 times on the second day of bidding as of 3:12 PM on June 24. It received bids for 18,86,904 shares against 41,84,004 shares offered. 

About Waterways Leisure IPO

It is a book build issue of Rs 585 crore. It comprises a fresh issue of over 72 lakh shares. The price band for the IPO is set between Rs 769 and Rs 808 per share

Its subscription window will be open from June 23 to June 25, with the allotment expected to be finalised on June 29. Shares of the company are scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on July 1.

Waterways Leisure Tourism is one of the country's notable ocean cruise companies, delivering vacation experiences centred on Indian heritage, personalised service, regional cuisine and live entertainment.

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Note: GMP does not represent official data and is based on speculation.

Disclaimer: Investments in initial public offerings are subject to market risks. Please consult with financial advisors and read the red herring prospectus thoroughly before placing bids.

Sources told NDTV Profit that concerns around the F414 engine pricing and commercial terms reported earlier are not related to the ongoing HAL-GE discussions. 

The issues may instead be linked to separate discussions involving the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

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The clarification comes after reports suggested that negotiations over GE's F414 engine had slowed due to differences on pricing, technology transfer and local manufacturing arrangements, raising concerns over possible cost escalation and timelines for India's future fighter aircraft programmes.

Sources told NDTV Profit that the negotiations between HAL and GE continue to move forward, with discussions covering key aspects of the engine programme, including supply arrangements, production plans and future requirements.

The F414 engine is critical for India's fighter aircraft roadmap, as it has been selected to power the Tejas Mk-2 and is also planned for the AMCA programme and the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter project.

The engine supply remains important for HAL's aircraft production plans, particularly as delays in engine deliveries had earlier affected Tejas Mk-1A timelines.

HAL has maintained that deliveries of Tejas Mk-1A aircraft are expected to begin after completion of integration and testing activities.

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The reported concerns around pricing had raised questions over the overall cost of the programme, with earlier reports suggesting differences over engine pricing, technology transfer and establishment of manufacturing facilities in India.

However, sources now indicate that HAL's negotiations with GE Aerospace remain on track and there is no immediate disruption to the planned F414 engine programme.

The development is closely watched as engine availability remains a key factor for India's indigenous fighter aircraft manufacturing plans and future defence production targets.