Varane to captain France against Denmark
Moscow, June 25: France defender Raphael Varane is to wear the captain's arm band during his national team's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Denmark, saying on Monday it was an honour to do so.
The 25-year-old Real Madrid player is to replace goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who will not start in Tuesday's game, reports Efe.
"It is a sign the coach (Didier Deschamps) is confident in me. It is a responsibility that I have already taken other times with the same pride," Varane said during a press conference.
France currently leads Group C with six points after beating Australia 2-1 and Peru 1-0, while Denmark holds the second spot with four points.
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Air India Express introduces late-night Bengaluru–Mangaluru service
International services at M’luru cancelled on March 7
Mangaluru: Air India Express will introduce a late-night daily flight service on the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Bengaluru sector starting March 10, 2026.
According to the sources, flight IX 5971 will depart from Bengaluru at 9.25 pm and arrive in Mangaluru at 10.40 pm. The return flight, IX 5972, will depart from Mangaluru at 11.10 pm and reach Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, at 12.20 am.
The additional service will operate daily and will remain in effect until March 28, 2026.
Meanwhile, Air India Express has cancelled all its scheduled international flights from Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) on March 7 due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
The Bengaluru–Mangaluru sector already has multiple daily services. Apart from Air India Express, IndiGo also operates flights on this route.
