By 2024, Russia appeared to have defied expectations. Despite unprecedented Western sanctions, the economy grew by 4.9%, unemployment fell to record lows, and factories linked to the defence sector ran around the clock. President Vladimir Putin pointed to these figures as proof that Russia had adapted to wartime conditions.But beneath the headline numbers another story…
Lionel Messi has praised Spain teenager Lamine Yamal ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final but made it clear that Argentina will do everything possible to stop him from making history.The defending champions will face European champions Spain on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Yamal aiming to add another milestone to…
Abhishek Banerjee’s Amatala office demolished. KOLKATA: A demolition drive targeting a Trinamool Congress party office linked to the party’s national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee began in Amtala on Saturday.According to news agency PTI, the district authorities alleged that the five-storey building had been constructed without an approved building plan and in…
In Uttar Pradesh’s Sardhana lies the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces. A basilica is a title of privilege conferred by the Pope on churches of historical or artistic significance. There are more than 70 basilicas in Asia and India with 28 basilicas having the most. But how did a church in a small town…
Aryan Gupta with his parents. (Photo Credit: ANI) Aryan Gupta from Punjab’s Ludhiana secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the Re-NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on June 21. He top-scored with 715 out of 720 marks. In a recent interview, Aryan spoke about the people who influenced his journey, the study routine that took…
Aamir Khan receives alleged death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Mumbai police verifying social media post Aamir Khan has reportedly been named in a threatening social media post allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. According to reports, the message was shared by individuals identifying themselves as Arzu Bishnoi, said to be Lawrence Bishnoi‘s brother,…
NEW DELHI: A woman threw ink at Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday as he was addressing a large gathering at Jantar Mantar.The incident briefly disrupted the programme as supporters rushed towards the stage, triggering a commotion.The woman’s identity and the motive behind the act were not immediately known.This comes hours after Sonam…
Elon Musk is back to turning wheels with Tesla. On Thursday, the electric automaker released a branded, $225 pedal-less bike for toddlers, called the Balance Bike for Kids. This marked the brand’s official entry into the two-wheeler business while also offering parents a more attainable entry point into Tesla’s ecosystem. Tesla bike The bike has…
Minority leaders in Bangladesh on Saturday staged a large protest outside the National press club in Dhaka, condemning the arrest of a young Hindu man, Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, and alleging that the money laundering charges against him were fabricated to stop the construction of an 81-foot Lord Ram statue in Gaibandha district.The demonstration, organised…
France vs England in Miami (Images; IANS) England and France meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, with both European heavyweights aiming to finish their campaigns on a positive note after painful semi-final exits. England suffered a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina, while France were outclassed 2-0…