NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi celebrated a historic night with tears, a hat-trick and yet another record as Argentina began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J at the Kansas City Stadium.The 38-year-old was seen emotional after scoring the first of his three goals, leaving fans wondering…
Middle East crisis choked one of the world’s busiest oil pipelines for over 100 days, sending ripples to economies across the globe. As energy shipments fell, many players opted for a range of tactics to keep the shipments flowing. The US adopted Iran’s playbook. Using a method long associated with Iran’s sanctions-busting efforts, the United…
NEW DELHI: India’s defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, registering a 15.6% increase from Rs 1.54 lakh crore in the previous fiscal and more than doubling from Rs 84,643 crore recorded in 2020-21, the government said on Tuesday.According to data released by the ministry of…
The department of war announced Tuesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), reversing the 2018 decision to rename it.Originally established on January 1, 1947, by then-President Harry S Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest…
NEW DELHI: Petrol bombs were hurled at an RSS office in Jharkhand’s Ranchi in the early hours of Wednesday, with opposition leader Babulal Marandi cautioning that this was “preparation for a bigger incident”.Marandi said the matter had been brought to the notice of the district administration.“At around 12.36am, two men threw petrol bombs at the…
Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket masterclass ensured India began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on the right note, but Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will know there is still room for improvement when they take on Netherlands, who are T20 World Cup debutants, in their second group fixture in Headingley on Wednesday.India’s objective will extend beyond collecting…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found himself at the centre of another talking point on Wednesday after the India A opener survived on nought following a contentious third-umpire call during the 5th match of the Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka against Afghanistan A.The 15-year-old, who has endured a modest series so…
‘House of the Dragon Season 3’ early reviews: The series is hailed as ‘best so far’ Early reviews for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 have arrived ahead of its premiere on June 21 and June 22 globally, and the response so far appears more positive than any previous instalment. Reviewers have praised the upcoming…
Google has officially launched Android 17, rolling out its latest operating system upgrade to Pixel smartphones first, with other eligible Android devices set to receive the software throughout 2026. The latest update focuses on productivity, entertainment and advanced security – as the company detailed on The Android Show last month. Google also teased that select…
Country names often arrive carrying layers of history that are easy to overlook. Some preserve the memory of dynasties, some echo ancient tribes, and others trace their roots to geography that predates written records. Hidden among them is a small Caribbean nation whose name stands apart for an unusual reason. Saint Lucia is widely regarded…
M.Ed admission hopefuls at IP University will get their first opportunity to secure seats on June 18, when the university conducts offline counselling, document verification and merit-based allotment at its Dwarka campus. Candidates must report with the prescribed fee and all required documents to participate in the admission process. The first offline counselling session at…
Actor Shammy Thilakan has officially come on board ‘Chiyaan 63’, the upcoming Tamil film headlined by Vikram. Chiyaan 63 brings the two actors together once again after their appearance in the 1995 Malayalam film ‘Street’. Before that, they had also worked together in the 1993 film ‘Dhruvam’. Directed by Anand Shankar, the project is already…
P Radha Gayatri and her husband Soumya Sricharan. VISAKHAPATNAM: The father of 27-year-old IT professional P Radha Gayatri, who was found dead in mysterious circumstances at a homestay near Mussoorie, has said he does not suspect any foul play in her death.Gayatri, a native of Vizag who was working in Gurugram, had checked in at…
A small plane crashed onto a highway in southern Texas late Tuesday night (local time), prompting an emergency rescue operation as flames erupted from the aircraft and crews rushed to free those trapped inside, AP reported.The crash occurred shortly after 10pm in the city of Laredo, according to Jose Baeza, an investigator with the local…
UGC NET June 2026 candidates can now download their admit cards as the National Testing Agency prepares to conduct the examination from June 22 to June 30 across the country. The hall ticket contains essential exam-day information, including venue and reporting time. Candidates have been advised to review the details thoroughly and follow all instructions…
Bollywood star Aamir Khan is making waves online for his modern family dynamic. The actor was spotted spending time out with his ex-wife, Kiran Rao and his bride-to-be, Gauri Spratt, just weeks ahead of the big wedding. Aamir Khan’s video with Gauri Spratt and Kiran Rao goes viral A video going viral online shows Aamir,…
This trend focuses on connecting indoor spaces with balconies, gardens, or terraces through large windows and open transitions. It enhances ventilation, natural light, and lifestyle comfort. Homes with strong indoor-outdoor connections are highly desirable, especially in urban areas where access to nature is limited. Interior design trends are no longer just about aesthetics – they…
Image: instagram.com/kalariwoman_amruthaet_revathi/ Kalarippayattu is Kerala’s oldest surviving martial tradition; some scholars place its origins at over two thousand years, though the art itself resists being pinned down by dates. It was never just a fighting system. It was a complete discipline. You trained in a kuzhi Kalari, a pit sunk into the earth, because the…
Image credit: rahulgandhi.in NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to address a mega rally in Kota today, accusing the BJP government of “shattering millions of dreams” through paper leaks and exam mismanagement, even as a political row erupted over allegations that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s office tried to derail the event.Former Rajasthan…
India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: India A will be desperate to bounce back when they face Afghanistan A in the fifth match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Sri Lanka at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday. After suffering back-to-back defeats, another loss would end India’s hopes of reaching the final. India…
