Mexico's Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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Mexico beats South Africa to kick off World CupMexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday (June 11, 2026) as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts’ bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.One year since AI-171 crash, pilots body questions delay in releasing final probe reportOn the first anniversary of Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, the Federation of Indian Pilots has questioned the delay in releasing the final investigation report. It urged authorities not to publish an incomplete interim report, warning that it could add to confusion and speculation on the cause of the accident.Trump backs off from more strikes after U.S., Iran exchange fireAfter two days of tit-for-tat strikes with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 11, 2026) said he would pause further attacks, claiming that Tehran has “approved” talks, just hours after threatening to hit the country “very hard” and seize its Kharg Island and other energy infrastructure.Justice Balakrishnan Commission report on SC status for Dalit converts ready for submissionThe Justice (Retd.) K.G. Balakrishnan Commission examining the issue of Scheduled Caste status for Dalit converts has finished its study and prepared the report it was tasked with almost four years ago, The Hindu has learnt. The three-member Commission of Inquiry was constituted by the Union government in October 2022, just as the Supreme Court was about to resume hearing a batch of pleas that sought SC status for Dalit Muslims and Christians. The issue has been pending in the top court for 20 years now.Visakhapatnam chief engineer among three Indians killed in attack on tanker off OmanPatnala Suresh, a 44-year-old chief engineer from Visakhapatnam, was among three Indian seafarers who were killed after the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello came under attack off the coast of Oman on June 10. Twenty-one other Indian crew members were rescued. The death of the three crew members, who were initially reported missing, were confirmed on Thursday (June 11, 2026) after their bodies were located and identified during search and rescue operations.India expected to be among the countries invited to join initiative to secure Strait of Hormuz: French sourcesAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 Summit, France has proposed a broader maritime security partnership with India, including participation in a multinational initiative aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.J&K CM Abdullah seeks return of Statehood at Delhi meeting with PMJ&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised the issue of Statehood with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a meeting in Delhi on Thursday (June 11, 2026). The National Conference (NC), which is in power in J&K, plans to hold a protest in Delhi on the first day of the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament to press for the restoration of Statehood for J&K.Congress to mount legal, political battle over rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nominationThe Congress on Thursday (June 11, 2026) said it would challenge the rejection of its Madhya Pradesh candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha election legally and politically. It also announced a nation-wide campaign on issues such as inflation, unemployment, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) and other paper leaks and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy.U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey quits over low fundingBritain’s Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday (June 11, 2026), citing inadequate defence spending by the Keir Starmer-led Labour government. The resignation further weakens Mr. Starmer, who has been overwhelmed by internecine battles and will potentially have to face a leadership contest in the coming months.Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremonyShakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday (June 11, 2026) ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa. Published - June 12, 2026 07:02 am IST
