Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 gathering pace from Monday onwards.After 10 days…
Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has received 33 complaints of sexual harassment against its coaches and administrative staff over the past ten years, indicating that more female athletes are coming forward to report such issues. Out of them, a significantly higher number of 25 complaints were…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday said the ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are the result of Pakistan’s “decades-long systemic exploitation and denial of fundamental rights”. The MEA accused Islamabad of responding to public dissent with excessive force instead of addressing people’s grievances.The remarks were made by ministry of external…
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli (AP Photo) Mumbai: When George Russell was in his rookie year in Formula 1 back in 2019, Kimi Antonelli had just turned a teenager, though one who had already begun to show promise as he climbed through the karting ranks. Fast forward to 2026 and it’s a fascinating story unfolding…
On the 1st of February, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated while returning to the Earth’s surface, resulting in the death of the seven crew members on board. The uniqueness of this tragedy lies in the fact that the accident was not brought about by an impromptu failure, but by an incident that occurred at…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Centre will set up fast-track courts to ensure the speedy trial and stringent punishment of those involved in paper leak cases, asserting that protecting students’ future remains the government’s top priority.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Nothing…
Andrew Garfield stuns in new trailer of ‘The Uprising’ set around the peasents revolt against a king who is levying unimaginable taxes on them. (YouTube) The first trailer for Andrew Garfield’s historical thriller drama film is here, and the actor is showing a completely new and rugged side of himself. Fans cannot get enough of…
The new finding, made by researchers in a new era for marine biology, is the first such discovery of footage of an undescribed species of whiplash squid; this creature is capable of having an aggressive form of mimicry that makes it look like part of the seafloor. Scientists were able to record video evidence of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Senior Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut (File photo) NEW DELHI: Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday delivered a stinging broadside against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing parallels with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.Addressing a press conference in Pune, the Rajya Sabha member said, “This country has produced great…
“I’ll keep spreading love, no matter what they say” — the global Punjabi star’s message continues to resonate as his career reaches new milestones.Image credit (Diljit Dosanjh Instagram) Diljit Dosanjh is having a year that is quietly reshaping what is possible for an Indian artist on the world stage. His ‘Aura World Tour’ kicked off…