Glasgow: India’s Murali Sreeshankar (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) India’s Murali Sreeshankar clinched the silver medal in the men’s long jump at the Commonwealth Games 2026, producing a best leap of 8.09m in a fiercely contested final on Thursday. The Indian star led the competition after the opening three rounds but eventually settled for silver after Jamaica’s…
A nesting olive ridley sea turtle on Playa Pejeperro in Costa Rica with a common remora attached to its shell (Credit: Megan Bullock) A mother sea turtle crawled onto a Costa Rican beach to lay her eggs, carrying an unexpected passenger that refused to let go even after leaving the ocean.Gripping tightly to the turtle’s…
Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 winners announced: Prasad Oak, Rani Mukerji, Salim Khan honoured The Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced the recipients of the 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards, honouring some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated personalities for their outstanding contributions to the industry.Among this year’s honourees, acclaimed actor, director…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has triggered mounting opposition from football’s governing…
Protesters clash with law enforcement authorities over rigged elections in PoK SRINAGAR: Political parties in J&K urged Centre and international human rights organisations to intervene after more than 2 dozen people were allegedly killed in firing by Pakistani security forces in PoK over the past 2 days, where unrest has spiralled into deadly clashes.National Conference…
File photo: JKNC President Farooq Abdullah SRINAGAR: Two days after J&K LG Manoj Sinha hailed hotels in the valley as “stakeholders in peace… even though 90% of 5,000 hotels constructed between 2021 and 2024 flouted regulations”, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the hotels allowed people to create self-employment.“I have seen the time…
File photo: A vendor protects artificial flowers from the rain at a roadside stall during heavy rainfall in Jammu JAMMU: District authorities in J&K’s Doda and Kishtwar on Wednesday ordered the closure of all govt and private schools in view of inclement weather. Meanwhile, the Amarnath pilgrimage continued only on the Baltal route, with a…
FIFA charges Argentina stars over World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentina players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the heated aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final,…
For centuries, people have sought comfort in nature, whether through quiet woodland walks, the sound of birdsong or the calming scent of trees. Modern science increasingly supports these experiences, showing that spending time in forests can reduce stress, improve mood and even complement medical treatment. Now, Portugal has reached a significant milestone in this growing…
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at reducing the compliance burden and improving ease of doing business for vehicle manufacturers, the road transport ministry has proposed changes to the conformity of production (CoP) regime for emission compliance for new and existing vehicle models.Under the draft proposal, the CoP test for emission compliance of new models…