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…
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…
Himachal Pradesh’s 5,000 crore apple economy is facing a sharp climate squeeze this year, with unseasonal rains, hailstorms and erratic weather set to cut production by nearly 40%.Back in 2025, the state’s apple output stood at 6.99 lakh metric tonnes. However, in 2026, production is projected to decline by 2.63 lakh metric tonnes, or nearly…
Sonam Wangchuk continues protest (Abhijeet Dipke X) Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar has entered day 9 on Monday, with supporters raising fresh concerns over his health.The latest update was shared by Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who posted on X: “Day 9 of @Wangchuk66’s hunger strike.”The…
Rupee began the week on a weaker note, slipping 10 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade. The decline came as a stronger US dollar overseas and uncertainty over global developments kept market sentiment under pressure.Rupee opened at 95.25 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market on Monday before…
At the Ankara Summit on July 7-8, Nato will attempt to execute its most radical reset since the end of the Cold War At the Ankara Summit on July 7-8, Nato will attempt to execute its most radical reset since the end of the Cold War: turning itself from a US-led security club built on…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Planning a bank visit? You might need to reschedule as banks across some parts of the country will remain closed on Monday. Knowing bank holidays in advance can help you to avoid an unnecessary trip, especially if you have time-sensitive branch work such as submitting documents, processing…
The attack also follows one of the deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv in recent months. Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital early on Monday, escalating tensions just a day before a crucial Nato summit in Ankara that is expected to be attended by US President Donald Trump. The…
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…
NEW DELHI: Weekend rush in malls is not without reason as consumers splurge on fashion, entertainment, dining and electronics, resulting in nearly two-thirds of the weekly spend of urban consumers on Saturdays and Sundays.Looked another way, on an average, urban consumers spend Rs 6,700 during weekdays, while spending Rs 10,700 on weekends – resulting in…