Messi was criticised after appealing for Cucurella to be punished for covering his mouth with his hand during their World Cup final defeat/ Image: Screengrab Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of an unusual flashpoint during Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after appearing to urge referee…
Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand has revealed ancient stromatolite fossil colonies. These fossils represent some of Earth’s earliest known evidence of life. Researchers found similar geological formations in nearby areas, suggesting regional significance. UNESCO Global Geoparks recognize significant geological sites for conservation and development. India currently lacks a UNESCO Global Geopark, with Pithoragarh as a strong…
There is a reason doctors still begin examinations with a simple look at the hands. Long before blood tests, scans, and health trackers became common, physicians often relied on visible signs from the body to understand what might be happening beneath the surface. The eyes, skin, tongue, and even fingernails have always been part of…
Andre Russell cuts a delivery during match 6 of the Major League Cricket season 4 between Seattle Orcas and LA Knight Riders. (Photo/Sportzpics) Los Angeles Knight Riders continued their strong start to the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season with an 81-run win over Seattle Orcas on Sunday. The Jason Holder-led side has now won…
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu region on Tuesday, triggering tsunami warnings, emergency alerts while sections of the historic Kumamoto Castle’s stone walls also collapsed, sending up massive clouds of dust.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at around 12:57 pm IST. The agency said the quake occurred…
NEW DELHI: Congress workers on Saturday staged a protest against rising prices of petrol, diesel and milk, with party leaders arriving in bullock carts to highlight what they described as the growing burden of inflation on the public.Delhi Congress president Devendra Yadav said the protest was aimed at drawing attention to the rising cost of…
Google is down. Several users across different regions reported issues with Google Search, with many seeing an error message that read: “Server Error. We’re sorry but it appears that there has been an internal server error while processing your request.” The message further said that Google engineers had been notified and were working to fix…
NEET UG 2026 joint topper Aryan Gupta from Punjab has shared the determination behind securing AIR 1 with 715 marks. Studying up to 17 hours a day, he said his dream of becoming an oncologist was inspired by a personal loss. He also encouraged future aspirants to stay patient, work consistently and never lose faith…
HYDERABAD: A 35-year-old farmer from Ranga Reddy district allegedly murdered six people, including a 16-year-old POCSO case victim, her mother and grandmother, before killing his own wife and two sons in a series of attacks in Shabad town and his nearby native village on Friday night. According to police, the accused drove around six kilometres…
The Uttarakhand government rolled out a financial assistance scheme aimed at providing housing relief to the families of soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as war-disabled veterans trying to rebuild their lives.The “Housing Assistance Grant” scheme is being implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department. It provides financial…