Mumbai: In a development that could reshape Maharashtra’s political landscape, six Members of Parliament from Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) have reportedly approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary group, signaling a major split within the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction. According to media reports, six of the party’s nine Lok Sabha…
Defending champions Argentina launched their FIFA World Cup title defence in emphatic fashion, cruising to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening Group J encounter. As the footballing world watched with anticipation, captain Lionel Messi once again proved why he remains one of the sport’s greatest icons, delivering a sensational hat-trick to secure…
Erling Haaland announced himself on the FIFA World Cup stage in spectacular fashion, scoring twice as Norway powered to a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in their Group I opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Making their first World Cup appearance since 1998, Norway delivered an impressive display, with Haaland leading the charge in…
New York, June 16: Captain Kylian Mbappé delivered a match-winning performance with two goals as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory gave the French side a perfect start to their campaign and highlighted Mbappé’s growing legacy on the international stage. Senegal Dominate Early Proceedings Senegal…
LOS ANGELES: Iran produced a spirited comeback performance to earn a valuable 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recovering from a deficit on two separate occasions to secure a crucial point. New Zealand made a dream start when winger Elijah Just found the net…
Belgium were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against a spirited Egypt side in their opening Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Romelu Lukaku’s second-half impact prevented what would have been one of the tournament’s earliest upsets. In front of a crowd of more than 66,000 at Seattle Stadium, Egypt…
One of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolded at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium as reigning European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Widely expected to cruise to victory, Spain dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities but failed to find a way past a…
Monterrey, Mexico: Sweden launched their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Tunisia 5-1 in a dominant Group F encounter and sending an early warning to the rest of the tournament. The Swedes took control from the opening stages, with midfielder Yasin Ayari emerging as the star of the night. The Brighton player opened…
Thiruvananthapuram: The participation of three Kerala Vice Chancellors in an RSS centenary event attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has triggered a major political controversy, drawing strong reactions from Congress leaders and a sharp counterattack from the BJP. to progressive Kerala.” He argued that individuals influenced by an ideology that, according to him, undermined India’s…
New Delhi: In a major political development that could reshape the parliamentary landscape, a group of 20 rebel Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has informed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of its decision to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and extend support to the National Democratic Alliance…
