FIFA World Cup in chaos as Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham’s boots, official balls and more gets stolen from England camp ahead Croatia clash | Football News

FIFA World Cup in chaos as Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham’s boots, official balls and more gets stolen from England camp ahead Croatia clash | Football News

England’s forward Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrate their team’s second goal. (AFP Photo) England’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been rocked by a shocking theft involving crucial team equipment. Reports suggest that match boots belonging to some of the squad’s biggest stars, including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, were among…

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NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hailed the commissioning of the first batch of nine women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA) at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), calling it a “watershed moment” in the institution’s history and a milestone for India’s armed forces. Dehradun: Cadets take part in the Commandant’s Parade at Indian Military Academy (IMA), in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. (PTI Photo) Reviewing the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the President said the induction of women officers marked an important step in India’s journey towards women-led development.”She was delighted to see the nine women cadets. She said that this is a watershed moment in the history of IMA. It is not only a milestone in the history of India’s defence forces but also an inspiring example of India’s march towards women-led development,” a statement from the President’s Secretariat said.President Murmu, who attended the ceremony as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Reviewing Officer, extended her best wishes to the newly commissioned officers and urged them to serve the nation with dedication, discipline, patriotism and an unwavering sense of duty.A total of 515 officer cadets passed out from the academy, including 481 Indian Gentleman Cadets and 34 foreign cadets from 16 friendly countries. The President said the presence of foreign cadets reflected India’s commitment to strengthening friendship, cooperation and defence ties with countries across the world.Congratulating the cadets on completing one of the country’s most rigorous military training programmes, Murmu said, “their courage and wisdom will be their strengths.”Addressing the newly commissioned officers, the President reminded them of their responsibility towards the nation and its citizens.”The President told officer cadets that they are the protectors of our nation’s sovereignty, unity and integrity. They carry the sacred trust of over 140 crore citizens,” the statement said.She said military officers were not only responsible for guarding the country’s borders but also for protecting the trust, aspirations and honour of 1.4 billion Indians.Highlighting the changing nature of warfare and global security, Murmu said the Indian Army must remain prepared for emerging challenges.”In an era of rapidly changing security challenges, technological advances and complex global environments, the Indian Army must remain adaptive and future-ready,” she said, urging officers to be courageous decision-makers and ethical leaders.The President advised the young officers to embrace lifelong learning, innovation and modernisation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.She also stressed the importance of leadership and troop welfare, saying officers would be responsible for leading, guiding and caring for their soldiers.”The President said that as Army officers, the officer cadets will be responsible for leading, guiding and caring for the soldiers. They have to lead by example, inspire confidence, and encourage the spirit of teamwork and dedication. By balancing operational effectiveness with the well-being of their soldiers, they will build trust and strengthen the fighting capability of the units they will lead.”Murmu further said that officers were expected to lead from the front, care for their troops and uphold the finest traditions of the armed forces.The President also congratulated cadets from friendly foreign countries and said their nations had entrusted India with the responsibility of training them to the highest standards of military professionalism.”She expressed confidence that they will bring many laurels to their Armed Forces and countries through their service and the values they have imbibed at IMA,” the statement said.The ceremony was attended by Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Gurmit Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, IMA Commandant Lieutenant General Nagendra Singh, senior military officers, civil administration officials and distinguished guests.Concluding her address, President Murmu expressed confidence that the newly commissioned officers would play a vital role in safeguarding the nation’s security, honour and integrity in the years ahead.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hailed the commissioning of the first batch of nine women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA) at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), calling it a “watershed moment” in the institution’s history and a milestone for India’s armed forces. Dehradun: Cadets take part in the Commandant’s Parade at Indian Military Academy (IMA), in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. (PTI Photo) Reviewing the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the President said the induction of women officers marked an important step in India’s journey towards women-led development.”She was delighted to see the nine women cadets. She said that this is a watershed moment in the history of IMA. It is not only a milestone in the history of India’s defence forces but also an inspiring example of India’s march towards women-led development,” a statement from the President’s Secretariat said.President Murmu, who attended the ceremony as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Reviewing Officer, extended her best wishes to the newly commissioned officers and urged them to serve the nation with dedication, discipline, patriotism and an unwavering sense of duty.A total of 515 officer cadets passed out from the academy, including 481 Indian Gentleman Cadets and 34 foreign cadets from 16 friendly countries. The President said the presence of foreign cadets reflected India’s commitment to strengthening friendship, cooperation and defence ties with countries across the world.Congratulating the cadets on completing one of the country’s most rigorous military training programmes, Murmu said, “their courage and wisdom will be their strengths.”Addressing the newly commissioned officers, the President reminded them of their responsibility towards the nation and its citizens.”The President told officer cadets that they are the protectors of our nation’s sovereignty, unity and integrity. They carry the sacred trust of over 140 crore citizens,” the statement said.She said military officers were not only responsible for guarding the country’s borders but also for protecting the trust, aspirations and honour of 1.4 billion Indians.Highlighting the changing nature of warfare and global security, Murmu said the Indian Army must remain prepared for emerging challenges.”In an era of rapidly changing security challenges, technological advances and complex global environments, the Indian Army must remain adaptive and future-ready,” she said, urging officers to be courageous decision-makers and ethical leaders.The President advised the young officers to embrace lifelong learning, innovation and modernisation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.She also stressed the importance of leadership and troop welfare, saying officers would be responsible for leading, guiding and caring for their soldiers.”The President said that as Army officers, the officer cadets will be responsible for leading, guiding and caring for the soldiers. They have to lead by example, inspire confidence, and encourage the spirit of teamwork and dedication. By balancing operational effectiveness with the well-being of their soldiers, they will build trust and strengthen the fighting capability of the units they will lead.”Murmu further said that officers were expected to lead from the front, care for their troops and uphold the finest traditions of the armed forces.The President also congratulated cadets from friendly foreign countries and said their nations had entrusted India with the responsibility of training them to the highest standards of military professionalism.”She expressed confidence that they will bring many laurels to their Armed Forces and countries through their service and the values they have imbibed at IMA,” the statement said.The ceremony was attended by Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Gurmit Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, IMA Commandant Lieutenant General Nagendra Singh, senior military officers, civil administration officials and distinguished guests.Concluding her address, President Murmu expressed confidence that the newly commissioned officers would play a vital role in safeguarding the nation’s security, honour and integrity in the years ahead.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hailed the commissioning of the first batch of nine women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA) at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), calling it a “watershed moment” in the institution’s history and a milestone for India’s armed forces. Dehradun: Cadets take part in the Commandant’s Parade at…

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Scotland Women vs Ireland Women Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Kathryn Bryce vs Gaby Lewis rivalry headlines the Group A clash

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England script history, smash Women’s T20 World Cup record in Sri Lanka rout | Cricket News

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Rajnath Singh reviews Air Force Academy’s Combined Graduation Parade in Telangana | India News

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Kalyan Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee NEW DELHI: TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday sought to soften his recent criticism of party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, describing him ‘like his son’ days after accusing him of arrogance and publicly questioning his role within the party.His remarks came as the Mamata Banerjee-led party battles one of the biggest internal rebellions in its history, with at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs from the rebel camp seeking separate recognition in Parliament and a string of resignations from senior leaders adding to the turmoil.Speaking to reporters, Kalyan Banerjee said he did not hold any personal grudge against Abhishek Banerjee despite their recent differences.”He is like my son. It is the work of the father to forgive all faults made by a son. Democracy is under threat in the country. West Bengal never faced a situation where the opposition was wiped out. This CM is vindictive. This is danger for democracy,” he said.Kalyan Banerjee’s latest comments mark a shift in tone from his sharp criticism earlier this week.On Thursday, the four-time Lok Sabha MP and senior advocate had publicly expressed frustration with Abhishek Banerjee, accusing him of repeatedly disrespecting senior leaders and displaying ‘continuing arrogance’. He had even said TMC chief Mamata Banerjee would have to choose between her nephew and long-time party workers.He also announced that he would no longer represent Abhishek Banerjee in legal matters after a dispute over legal representation in a case related to the legislators’ signature mismatch controversy.Kalyan Banerjee also took swipe at rebel MP Satabdi Roy, one of the prominent faces of the dissident camp.Referring to her, he said: “After Suchitra Sen, Satabdi Roy is the next ‘maha-nayka’.”Attack on rebel MPsBanerjee also dismissed the significance of the 19 rebel MPs who are preparing to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker and seek separate seating arrangements.Accusing them of moving closer to the BJP, he said: “Let them do what they want. They will have to live under the shelter of the BJP. All this is a ploy. They cite the reason as development of their constituencies, but those who cannot even visit their constituencies, so what work will they do.”He further alleged that opposition leaders in West Bengal were facing harassment.”BJP is harassing us, the police are harassing us. No Opposition in West Bengal has ever faced such a thing as what we are facing. The 19 MPs who are going to BJP, will not be accepted by the BJP,” he said.The comments come at a time when TMC is grappling with an unprecedented internal crisis following its disappointing performance in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections.Several senior leaders have resigned from the party and the Rajya Sabha in recent days, including Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Prakash Chik Baraik.The rebel faction claims to have the support of at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs and several MLAs, raising questions over the future cohesion of the party founded by Mamata Banerjee.The dissident camp has denied speculation of a merger with the Congress, although reports of meetings with BJP leaders have fuelled speculation about a possible future alignment with the NDA.Amid reports of possible political realignments, Kalyan Banerjee also dismissed speculation that TMC could merge with the Congress.”We are not merging with the Congress,” he said.His remarks come as the party leadership attempts to contain the rebellion and prevent further defections from its parliamentary ranks.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Kalyan Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee NEW DELHI: TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday sought to soften his recent criticism of party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, describing him ‘like his son’ days after accusing him of arrogance and publicly questioning his role within the party.His remarks came as the Mamata Banerjee-led party battles one of the biggest internal rebellions in its history, with at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs from the rebel camp seeking separate recognition in Parliament and a string of resignations from senior leaders adding to the turmoil.Speaking to reporters, Kalyan Banerjee said he did not hold any personal grudge against Abhishek Banerjee despite their recent differences.”He is like my son. It is the work of the father to forgive all faults made by a son. Democracy is under threat in the country. West Bengal never faced a situation where the opposition was wiped out. This CM is vindictive. This is danger for democracy,” he said.Kalyan Banerjee’s latest comments mark a shift in tone from his sharp criticism earlier this week.On Thursday, the four-time Lok Sabha MP and senior advocate had publicly expressed frustration with Abhishek Banerjee, accusing him of repeatedly disrespecting senior leaders and displaying ‘continuing arrogance’. He had even said TMC chief Mamata Banerjee would have to choose between her nephew and long-time party workers.He also announced that he would no longer represent Abhishek Banerjee in legal matters after a dispute over legal representation in a case related to the legislators’ signature mismatch controversy.Kalyan Banerjee also took swipe at rebel MP Satabdi Roy, one of the prominent faces of the dissident camp.Referring to her, he said: “After Suchitra Sen, Satabdi Roy is the next ‘maha-nayka’.”Attack on rebel MPsBanerjee also dismissed the significance of the 19 rebel MPs who are preparing to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker and seek separate seating arrangements.Accusing them of moving closer to the BJP, he said: “Let them do what they want. They will have to live under the shelter of the BJP. All this is a ploy. They cite the reason as development of their constituencies, but those who cannot even visit their constituencies, so what work will they do.”He further alleged that opposition leaders in West Bengal were facing harassment.”BJP is harassing us, the police are harassing us. No Opposition in West Bengal has ever faced such a thing as what we are facing. The 19 MPs who are going to BJP, will not be accepted by the BJP,” he said.The comments come at a time when TMC is grappling with an unprecedented internal crisis following its disappointing performance in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections.Several senior leaders have resigned from the party and the Rajya Sabha in recent days, including Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Prakash Chik Baraik.The rebel faction claims to have the support of at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs and several MLAs, raising questions over the future cohesion of the party founded by Mamata Banerjee.The dissident camp has denied speculation of a merger with the Congress, although reports of meetings with BJP leaders have fuelled speculation about a possible future alignment with the NDA.Amid reports of possible political realignments, Kalyan Banerjee also dismissed speculation that TMC could merge with the Congress.”We are not merging with the Congress,” he said.His remarks come as the party leadership attempts to contain the rebellion and prevent further defections from its parliamentary ranks.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Here’s why men should be concerned too123Hot PicksRe-NEET admit cardAIDMK MeetWomen t20 World Cup Match todayTulsi GabbardMP Board 12 Supplementary ResultDelta Air Lines flightSpaceX IPOKCET 2026 verification slipKCET counselling 2026Top TrendingAsha Sharma Net WorthUPSC Prelims ResultSpaceX IPOFIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupPune Techie SuicideAbhishek BanerjeeComedian PranitTMC Leader Kunal GhoshCBSE Class 10 Second Board Result

Kalyan Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee NEW DELHI: TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday sought to soften his recent criticism of party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, describing him ‘like his son’ days after accusing him of arrogance and publicly questioning his role within the party.His remarks came as the Mamata Banerjee-led party battles one of the…

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