Updated: Jul 06, 2026, 06:40 IST

Updated: Jul 06, 2026, 06:40 IST

FIFA’s recent decision to rescind Folarin Balogun’s red card has sparked controversy, enabling the US talent to compete against Belgium. (AP Photo) In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves across the footballing world, FIFA has officially overturned the red-card suspension of United States star striker Folarin Balogun. The extraordinary ruling clears the tournament’s standout…

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‘Alpha’ box office collection Day 3: Alia Bhatt-Sharvari starrer ends debut weekend on a high; crosses Rs 50 crore mark on Sunday

‘Alpha’ box office collection Day 3: Alia Bhatt-Sharvari starrer ends debut weekend on a high; crosses Rs 50 crore mark on Sunday

The spy action film ‘Alpha’, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles, continued its steady run at the box office on Sunday, thus ending its debut weekend on a high. As per box office reports, the film registered healthy growth in collections on Sunday, thus crossing the Rs 50 crore mark at the box…

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Jul 06, 2026, 06:10 IST

Jul 06, 2026, 06:10 IST

Neymar has announced instant international retirement after Brazil’s shock 2-1 World Cup defeat to Norway in the Round of 16/ Image: X Brazil’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak on Sunday night, and with it came the end of one of the greatest international careers in the nation’s history. Moments after Brazil suffered a…

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‘Rise in early exits from life policies points to misselling’

‘Rise in early exits from life policies points to misselling’

MUMBAI: RBI’s Financial Stability Report has flagged a rise in early exits from life insurance policies, with surrenders and withdrawals now exceeding maturity pay-outs, signalling policyholder dissatisfaction and the risk of mis-selling. The report also said that surging distribution costs raise the risk of acquisition-cost-driven mis-selling.The report said total benefits paid by life insurers rose…

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‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ box office collection day 17: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film jumps 29.3%; Nears Rs 100 crore worldwide

‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ box office collection day 17: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film jumps 29.3%; Nears Rs 100 crore worldwide

‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ box office collection day 17: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film jumps 29.3%; Nears Rs 100 crore worldwide Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ continued its impressive theatrical run by recording healthy growth on its 17th day at the Indian box office.According to estimates by Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 1.81 crore (India net)…

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Jul 06, 2026, 05:15 IST

Jul 06, 2026, 05:15 IST

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, the Golden Boot race has become nothing short of legendary. Erling Haaland has surged to join football icons Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, each netting seven goals. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into a theatre of the sublime, setting the stage for a…

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China’s Z.ai a challenger to OpenAI and Anthropic

China’s Z.ai a challenger to OpenAI and Anthropic

NEW DELHI: Chinese artificial intelligence startup Z.ai is emerging as a fresh challenger to OpenAI and Anthropic after its latest flagship model GLM-5.2 gained traction among developers for delivering advanced coding and AI agent capabilities at a significantly lower cost.The Beijing-based company’s latest model has climbed developer rankings and drawn praise from prominent AI figures,…

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Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson: ‘The best advice that was given to me was that I had to be 10 times smarter, braver and more polite to be equal, so I did’: A tale of resilience, confidence and growth from the ‘John Wick’ actor

Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson: ‘The best advice that was given to me was that I had to be 10 times smarter, braver and more polite to be equal, so I did’: A tale of resilience, confidence and growth from the ‘John Wick’ actor

Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson: ‘The best advice that was given to me was that I had to be 10 times smarter, braver and more polite to be equal, so I did’: A tale of resilience, confidence and growth from the ‘John Wick’ actor Samuel L. Jackson started from almost nothing, and…

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Jul 06, 2026, 04:34 IST

Jul 06, 2026, 04:34 IST

Erling Haaland’s sensational second-half brace propelled Norway to a historic 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Brazil. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland showcased his world-class credentials on soccer’s grandest stage, scoring a clutch second-half brace to guide Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in their history with a stunning 2-1 victory over…

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Mexico vs England Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Harry Kane leads Three Lions in R16 clash with quarter-final spot at stake at Azteca

Mexico vs England Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Harry Kane leads Three Lions in R16 clash with quarter-final spot at stake at Azteca

The Estadio Azteca provides the stage for arguably the biggest Round of 16 encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as co-hosts Mexico face England in a heavyweight knockout showdown. With the winner advancing to a quarter-final against either Brazil or Norway, there is no margin for error in one of the tournament’s most anticipated…

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CaratLane may go to West Asia Damas way

CaratLane may go to West Asia Damas way

MUMBAI: Titan’s CaratLane may look to tap into Dubai’s Damas Jewellery to foray into West Asia, scrapping earlier plans to launch into the region on its own, a top company executive said even though the scourge of the war on the region might prolong the entry timeline.Titan has bought a majority 67% stake in Damas…

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From the proposal to a love letter

From the proposal to a love letter

Travis Kelce wrote a love letter to Taylor Swift, expressing gratitude for creating the legendary tour. Calling her ‘the love of his life,’ the NFL star admitted to being swept off his feet and being mesmerized by her. During the sixth episode of the docuseries, ‘Taylor Swift: The End of an Era,’ the singer addressed…

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Dalal Street to track oil, earnings, global trends

Dalal Street to track oil, earnings, global trends

NEW DELHI: Trading sentiment in the stock market this week will depend on crude oil prices, global trends and the start of corporate earnings season with IT bellwether TCS reporting its June-quarter financial results on July 9, analysts said.Besides, the advancement of the southwest monsoon and trading activity of foreign investors would also influence market…

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