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Digital payment system expands with UPI launch in Greece

AgencyJuly 1, 20260

India has launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Greece, marking another milestone in the global expansion of the country’s digital payment ecosystem, according to Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal. This comes weeks after India launched UPI at Galeries Lafayette, a famous department store in Nice, France. In 2024, UPI was launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Hardik shifts to Bengaluru, makes COE training base

AgencyJuly 1, 20260

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has shifted base to Bengaluru with the aim of making the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (COE) his permanent training base for the remainder of his career, becoming the first prominent current India cricketer to do so.

Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

AgencyJuly 1, 20260

Julian Quinones and Raúl Jimenez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.

Gukesh, Pragg to lead India at Zagreb Rapid

AgencyJuly 1, 20260

World champion D Gukesh might have taken a sabbatical from classical chess but his commitment to major events remains intact and he will be up against some of the world’s best players in the Zagreb Rapid and Blitz Tournament beginning here on Wednesday.

France cruise past Sweden

AgencyJuly 1, 20260

France delivered a commanding performance to defeat Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Kylian Mbappé once again proving to be the difference-maker on the biggest stage. The French captain scored twice in a dominant display that underlined his status as one of the finest players in World Cup history.