Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (ANI Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name deeper into FIFA World Cup history by becoming only the second men’s footballer to feature in six editions of the tournament, joining long-time rival Lionel Messi in an exclusive club. However, the milestone came on a frustrating night as Portugal were held to…
Polling for two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand RANCHI: Voting began for the election to two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand on Thursday, amid adequate security arrangements on the assembly premises, an official said.Three candidates – BJP-backed Independent nominee Parimal Nathwani, JMM’s Baidyanath Ram and Pranav Jha of the Congress – are in the fray…
A Ukrainian drone attack struck Moscow’s oil refinery in the southeastern Kapotnya district on Thursday, according to Russia’s state news agency TASS, which cited Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.Flames and thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the Kapotnya district, where the refinery is located, a Reuters witness reported. There was no immediate information on…
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, left, reacts after the World Cup match against Spain. (AP Photo) Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar ‘Vozinha’ Dias is set for an emotional reunion with his mother after United States authorities expedited arrangements to ensure she can attend the Blue Sharks’ next FIFA World Cup 2026 match, turning one of the tournament’s…
Six women were killed and three injured when two speeding tractors, allegedly racing, rammed their e-rickshaw on the Kachla-Ujhani highway in Budaun. BAREILLY: Six women travelling to a pre-wedding “bhat” ritual were killed and three others injured on Wednesday when two speeding tractors, allegedly racing each other on the Kachla-Ujhani highway in Budaun district, rammed…
South Africa beat Pakistan by 2 wickets. (Pic credit: Proteas Women) South Africa held their nerve in a dramatic finish to edge Pakistan by two wickets in a low-scoring thriller and open their Women’s T20 World Cup account with a hard-fought victory. What appeared to be a routine chase turned into a tense contest as…
The latest Imtiaz Ali offering, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah, has been receiving a positive response from the audience. The movie is set to complete its week in theatres today. Amidst a crowded box office, the film has still managed to collect a decent amount. Here’s how it…
Antarctica tends to be described in numbers first. Temperatures that fall far below what most instruments are built for, wind that can strip visibility down to nothing, distances that flatten judgment. It is also a place where people still go to work, to measure ice, to run stations, to move supplies across blank stretches of…
Om Prakash Rajbhar has reiterated that the Samajwadi Party split is definitely going to happen. NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday doubled down on his claim that the Samajwadi Party (SP) is headed for a split.The remarks have triggered a fresh political row in…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the newly signed memorandum of understanding with Iran, saying it would be ‘a little bit unfair’ for Tehran not to possess ballistic missiles if other countries in the region have them.The remarks came shortly after the agreement was signed on Wednesday between the two sides and ahead of…