Lionel Messi becomes only third player to reach 200 international caps, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, during FIFA World Cup 2026 opener vs Algeria | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi waves to fans ahead of the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Lionel Messi added another milestone to one of football’s most decorated careers when he made his 200th appearance for Argentina during the nation’s opening Group…

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US-Iran war impact: Retail inflation rises marginally to 3.93% in May, food inflation edges up to 4.78%

Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.Food inflation also increased during the month, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)-based inflation rate rising to 4.78% from 4.20% in April, the government data showed.The CPI…

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US to withdraw fighter jets, forces from Europe; is this the beginning of Trump’s ‘pulling the plug’ on NATO?

An American Abrams tank fires its main gun during a NATO exercise. (Image courtesy: NATO) The Pentagon has announced a six‑month review of US troop levels in Europe, signaling a shift toward reducing its military footprint and encouraging European allies to assume greater responsibility within NATO. US defense secretary Pete Hegseth told counterparts in Brussels…

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Protecting rupee, forex & economy: Will government, RBI measures on attracting foreign capital help?

Experts are of the view that India’s bonds have been made attractive. (AI image) Looking to preserve its foreign exchange reserves and defend the rupee, the government and the Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced several steps aimed at attracting foreign inflows. Record foreign capital outflows amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict have added immense…

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CBI searches at 17 sites in cases linked to ADAG | India News

NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday conducted searches at 17 locations in Mumbai in connection with three cases registered against Reliance ADA Group companies, Reliance Telecom Limited, Reliance Commercial Finance Limited and Reliance Home Finance Limited and their directors.According to CBI, the searches were carried out at the residential premises of directors…

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Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty50 tumbles below 24,000; BSE Sensex down over 600 points as oil prices rise

“In the previous session, Nifty 50 witnessed a recovery during the day but failed to sustain at higher levels, facing resistance around the 24,300 zone. This indicates continued supply pressure at elevated levels and suggests that the recent upmove was more of a pullback rather than a confirmed breakout.From a technical perspective, Nifty 50 continues…

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Fact check: Was Kirk Cousins recently arrested after an alleged controversial altercation amid his expensive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders? | NFL News

Was Kirk Cousins recently arrested after an alleged controversial altercation amid his expensive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders?(Image via Getty Images) The Las Vegas Raiders’ star player, Kirk Cousins, has been in the news for the last few weeks after he signed an expensive deal with the team.While Kirk Cousins has expressed his gratefulness…

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Pralay: The missile that lets India strike deep — without going nuclear

‘Pralay’ Ballistic Missiles (File image) Iran’s use of ballistic missiles in the ongoing conflict in West Asia has highlighted an expanding role for these weapons beyond their traditional strategic function. The ballistic missile, seen as a carrier of nuclear weapons, now uses conventional high-explosive warheads to hit targets deep inside enemy territory. Russia has also…

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