Which 16 teams have been eliminated from FIFA World Cup 2026?

Sixteen teams have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after the group stage. Uruguay are the highest-ranked team among them at 16th in FIFA's latest men's rankings, followed by Iran (20th), Turkey (22nd) and South Korea (25th). New Zealand are the lowest-ranked eliminated team at 85th. The remaining 32 teams have advanced to the knockouts.
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01:55 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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NCERT drops French, Russian revolutions from Class IX social science textbook

NCERT has dropped chapters on the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution and the rise of Nazism from the new Class IX social science textbook. Reportedly, these chapters have now been moved to the Class X social science textbook. NCERT has instead introduced content on Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Chinese civilisations along with the Indian knowledge systems in the Class IX textbook.
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01:53 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Quit & join RSS if you want to praise RSS publicly: Raj Thackeray to IPS officer

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray criticised newly appointed Nagpur Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangare-Patil over his speech praising RSS and said, "If you've an affinity for Sangh, keep it to yourself." "If you wish to speak publicly, resign from service and join the Sangh or the BJP," he stated. Vishwas made the remarks during a Sakal Hindu Samaj event.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
01:48 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Zuckerberg reveals his new venture, says 'Trying to create highest-quality beef with beer'

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg said he's now working to create the world's highest-quality beef by rearing cows under a "very low stakes" project. He said he's now growing trees to source macadamia nuts to give a "high-density diet" to cows. "I'm very into the genetics of the cattle," he said, adding that he's feeding beer to cows to increase their appetite.
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02:10 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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West Indies record highest-ever partnership for 6th wicket in Test cricket history

West Indies' Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase created history by sharing the highest-ever partnership for the sixth wicket or lower in Test cricket. Jangoo and Chase added 401 runs for the sixth wicket against Sri Lanka in Antigua. The previous record was England's Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes' 399-run Test sixth-wicket stand against South Africa in Cape Town in 2016.
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02:08 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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PM Modi conferred with Seychelles' highest award for environmental leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', Seychelles' highest award for leadership in environmental conservation. PM Modi received the award for "his steadfast commitment to sustainable development, climate resilience, the blue economy, and international cooperation." He had earlier received the UN Champions of the Earth Award for climate action.
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News By: Jayant Singh
02:07 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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US attaches no credibility to its commitments: Iran on US strikes

Speaking about US strikes on its military targets near Strait of Hormuz, Iran said, "US attaches no value or credibility to its commitments, and that the violation of agreements is an inherent characteristic." US said it attacked Iran after Iran attacked oil tanker in Hormuz. Iran launched strikes on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:04 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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India's unbeaten streak at Volleyball Cup ends in semi-final, to play bronze medal match

India's unbeaten streak at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad came to an end with a 2-3 defeat to Indonesia in the semi-final on Saturday. India had won all five of their group-stage matches, beating Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei, New Zealand and Australia. India will now face Bahrain in the bronze medal match on Sunday.
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News By: Pravel Jain
02:21 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Police use dummy of Ketan's weight to find out if it was Chetan or Siya who pushed him

Police carried out a 'dummy test' at Lohargarh Fort in Maharashtra while recreating the murder scene of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal. Police used a dummy of the same weight as Ketan's. The aim was to ascertain whether his fiancee Siya Goyal physically pushed him from the fort or if her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary committed the crime at her prompting.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
02:20 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Iran's 'income of US coffin makers' message for Trump on missiles goes viral

Amid renewed tensions between US and Iran, a message pasted by Iran on its missiles has gone viral. "The only success of Trump is the increased income of American coffin makers and wheelchair manufacturers for his soldiers in this defeated war," the message read. Iran recently launched missiles and drones at US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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News By: Ankush Verma
02:44 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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IMD forecasts rain in Delhi for next 6 days, issues yellow alert for Tue & Wed

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain in Delhi for the next six days amid intense heat in the national capital. It also issued a yellow alert for rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds for June 30 (Tuesday) and July 1 (Wednesday). Notably, monsoon is expected to hit Delhi in the first week of July.
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02:32 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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14-year-old Ethan Vaz from Goa becomes India's 96th chess Grandmaster

Goa's 14-year-old International Master Ethan Vaz has become India's 96th chess Grandmaster after securing his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Sarajevo-GM Mix tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ethan won the tournament, finishing ahead of 10 Grandmasters. With the achievement, he became the third chess Grandmaster from Goa after Anurag Mhamal and Leon Mendonca.
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02:31 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Baby found alive under rubble 72 hours after Venezuela earthquake

A 9-month-old baby stuck under rubble for over 72 hours following the deadly twin earthquakes in Venezuela was found alive and rescued by American teams. The infant was pulled out along with her mother, with both sustaining minor injuries, officials said. The earthquakes which hit the nation on Wednesday have killed more than 1,400 people, with over 68,000 people missing.
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02:57 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Lenovo says high chip prices are new normal, warns 'They may never fall back down'

Lenovo said at ISC 2026 that high prices of DRAM and NAND memory chips are the "new normal", days after Apple announced a historic price hike over rising chip costs. The chips' prices may "never" return to pre-2025 levels despite multiple companies expanding chip production capacity, the company added. The "never" was presented as a joke, German site ComputerBase reported.
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02:56 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Siya and her lover had a 'Plan C' if their plan to murder Ketan failed: Probe

Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan Chaudhary had googled ways to kill Siya's fiance Ketan Agarwal, probe has revealed. The two had also locked in a "plan C" in case the planned crime had failed. They went to Lohagad Fort alone before committing the crime to "rehearse" the murder and also practiced their answers to police if they were caught.
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02:50 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Over 100 school girls fall in J'khand after drinking water 'stored in plastic tank'

More than 100 girls studying at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Kharaundhi block of Jharkhand's Garhwa district fell ill after allegedly drinking water from the overhead storage plastic tank. Kharaundhi Block Pramukh Abha Rani alleged that the school premises and kitchen were unhygienic. The warden, a teacher and a cook has been suspended in connection with the matter.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:12 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Who is leading FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race after group stage?

Argentina captain Lionel Messi leads the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race after the group stage with six goals. France's Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Brazil's Vinícius Júnior and Norway's Erling Haaland follow with four goals each. Mbappé is ranked second among them due to his two assists. Ten players scored three goals each in the group stage.
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03:12 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Bitcoin may crash 30% more to $42,000: Reports

Bitcoin, currently trading at around $60,000, could fall another 30% in the coming months, according to reports. Jiang Zhuoer, one of China's best-known Bitcoin miners, expects the cryptocurrency to trade between $42,000 and $44,000 between October and December. Geopolitical tensions and a surge in AI-related investments are seen as factors weighing on Bitcoin's price.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:12 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Anant Ambani donates hair at Tirumala temple in centuries-old practice

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son Anant visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh and donated his hair, a centuries-old practice which is considered an act of surrender. Visuals of his visit also show him offering prayers and feeding the elephants. The Reliance Industries Executive Director also announced the donation of 25 electric buses worth around ₹27.5 crore.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
03:11 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Firm behind ₹1,000-crore jewellery scam approaches victims with new schemes a year later

Mumbai-based Torres Jewellery, which allegedly cheated 1.25 lakh investors of over ₹1,000 crore through a Ponzi scheme last year, has resurfaced and begun sending fresh investment pitches to its victims. Callers claiming to represent Torres are telling investors they will get their money back only if they reinvest in new schemes. Mumbai Police has warned the public to remain cautious.
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03:27 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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