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Belgium were crowned FIFAs Team of the Year for the second straight time after retaining top spot ahead of world champions France in the latest world rankings released on Thursday, soccers world governing body said. (Photo:Fifa/Twitter)

Belgium become FIFA Team of 2019

Belgium, who finished third in the World Cup in Russia last year, won all 10 of their competitive matches in 2019.

20 Dec 2019 10:37 AM IST

Raising voice an 'absolute democratic right', says Farhan Akhtar

He also said that it was imperative for him to raise voice at the moment.

20 Dec 2019 10:24 AM IST

And in the period ending June 30 - the first quarter of the current financial year - write-offs amounted to 445.77 billion rupees (USD 6.31 billion), the data showed.

Rupee opens 12 paise down at 71.15 against US dollar

Forex traders said cautious opening in domestic equities weighed on the rupee.

20 Dec 2019 10:23 AM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced it has extended its partnership with UNICEF through to the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2020 with the focus on empowering women and girls through cricket. (Photo:Twitter)

ICC extends partnership with UNICEF for 2020 Women's T20 World Cup

The extension of the partnership will once again see the ICC provide UNICEF with a platform for fundraising to help...

20 Dec 2019 10:23 AM IST

Country doesn't need Citizenship Act, says Swara Bhasker

Condemning the new Citizenship Act, the actor said that it is only giving rise to fear among people of different...

20 Dec 2019 10:13 AM IST

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said he had given the Premier League club the best of me during a 5-1/2-year tenure which ended with his sacking last week. (Photo:AFP)

Mauricio Pochettino may return to Tottenham Hotspur one day, says...

Pochettino led Spurs to the Champions League final last season but was dismissed last month after a run of poor results...

20 Dec 2019 10:07 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday assured people that no one could steal rights of the sons of the soil of Assam. (Photo: ANI)

No threat to land or language, says Assam CM; internet restored after...

In no way will the honour of Assam be affected, CM Sonowal assured people of the state.

20 Dec 2019 10:00 AM IST

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana says their quest for silverware was like an addiction as they chase a maiden Club World Cup crown to add to last seasons Champions League success. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool's hunger for titles is like 'an addiction': Adam Lallana

The Merseyside club edged Mexico's Monterrey 2-1 in the semi-final on Wednesday, setting up a title clash with Brazilian...

20 Dec 2019 10:00 AM IST

Over the last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 1,106.97 points or 2.83 per cent. (Photo: File)

Sensex jumps over 100 points to scale fresh peak; Nifty nears 12,300

The 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 102.51 points or 0.25 per cent higher at 41,776.43 in opening session.

20 Dec 2019 9:56 AM IST

Speaking to media here, Jaishankar said that the resolution neither provides a fair understanding of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir nor fair characterisation of what the Indian government is doing in the region. (Photo: File)

Have no interest in meeting Pramila Jayapal, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar had abruptly cancelled a meeting with senior members of Congress this week after US lawmakers refused demands...

20 Dec 2019 9:49 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow had grounds to appeal a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to bar Russia from major sporting events, a move he said violated the Olympic charter. (Photo: AP)

Vladimir Putin hints at leaving Russian presidency in 2024

Putin indicated he was in favour of removing the word 'successive' from a clause in the constitution.

20 Dec 2019 9:35 AM IST

Manchester United were frustrated for 51 minutes at Old Trafford by fourth-tier Colchester United but England striker Marcus Rashford broke the resistance. Raheem Sterling restored Citys lead in the 50th minute, touching in Angelinos cross, but Oxford took charge for a 20-minute spell in which they outplayed their illustrious guests. (Photo:AP)

English League Cup 2019-20: Man City to face United after both win 3-1

Manchester City remained on course to lift the League Cup for a third successive season after overcoming third-tier...

20 Dec 2019 9:29 AM IST