Congress targets PM Modi after passport rank slips to 125th NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised PM Modi’s government over India’s recent passport rankings, alleging that its policies had hurt the country’s global reputation. He also questioned the recent increase in passport fees, saying citizens were paying more despite what he described…
Jude Bellingham’s heartwarming gesture to Gilberto Mora England star Jude Bellingham produced one of the standout performances of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, but it was his touching post-match gesture towards Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora that captured fans’ hearts after the Three Lions’ dramatic 3-2 victory at the Estadio Azteca.A video of…
India’s state-owned oil refining giants stepped up crude purchases last week, securing millions of barrels through separate tenders. According to sources cited by Reuters, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) together bought around 7 million barrels of crude, with the cargoes scheduled for delivery over the coming months.IOC accounted for 5 million…
Delhi high court closes Vinesh Phogat petition as infructuous NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday disposed of wrestler and three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat’s petition challenging her initial exclusion from selection trials for the Asian Games, observing that the matter had become “infructuous”, even as it directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to…
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: After electing to bat first, India were rocked early as Sri Lanka reduced them to 81/4 in the 19th over. With the innings under pressure, Dravid, the son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, combined with Rajput to produce a match-defining 145-run stand for the fifth wicket. Source…
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (AP Photo) Former FIFA president Joseph “Sepp” Blatter has publicly questioned football’s governing body after the controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, warning that the sport must never become influenced by political power.Blatter shared his views on X…
Saeed has also been charged with waging war against India and hatching a conspiracy from across the border (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Pakistan-based terrorist Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case, formally naming him as an accused for allegedly orchestrating the cross-border…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. (AP Photo) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, joking that captain Harry Kane might have to call US President Donald Trump in an attempt to reverse Jarell Quansah’s red…
During the visit, Modi is also scheduled to attend the India-Australia CEOs Forum. (ANI photo) Nuclear power push: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia this week may see a key uranium supply agreement being signed. It’s one of the key expected outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to Australia this week, as India seeks to…
VB-G RAM G__ India’s new rural jobs scheme promises more work but shifts burden to states (PTI image) The Centre’s newly launched Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), could improve rural incomes through higher wages and increased employment guarantees.However,…