“Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After 9 Months in Space: A Hero’s Welcome”
After spending 286 days in space, completing 4,577 orbits around the Earth, and travelling 195.2…
‘Republic of Balochistan’ Declared? Separatists Claim Independence, Say They Control 85% of Territory; No International Recognition Yet
Quetta/Islamabad: Baloch separatists have claimed that Pakistan’s largest province, Balochistan, has declared itself an independent nation under the name “Republic of Balochistan.” According to a statement widely circulated on social media, the new administration has assumed control over nearly 85 percent of Balochistan’s territory and has established its own national flag, national anthem, currency, and…
Álvarez, Lautaro Fire Argentina Into World Cup Semi-Finals After Extra-Time Victory Over Switzerland
Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland after an intense quarter-final clash. The South American giants were held to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time before Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez struck in extra time to seal a memorable…
The Voice That Defined Generations Falls Silent: Legendary Singer S. Janaki Passes Away at 88
Indian cinema has lost one of its most celebrated voices. Legendary playback singer S. Janaki, affectionately known as Janakiamma by millions of fans, passed away at the age of 88 in Mysuru on Saturday after battling age-related health complications. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary musical journey that spanned more than six decades…
“Feels Like My Own Country”: Afghan Minister Praises India, Says the Two Nations “Share the Same DNA”
New Delhi: Amid ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, praised India during his first official visit to the country, describing the bilateral relationship as deeply rooted and saying that India “feels like my own country.” Speaking at the India–Afghanistan Business Opportunities Industry Interactive Session,…
Spain Edge Belgium 2-1 to Reach World Cup Semi-finals as Lamine Yamal Sets Historic Record
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium in a thrilling quarter-final clash. Spain will now face France in the semi-finals, one step away from the final. Although 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal did not register a goal or an assist despite troubling the Belgian defence throughout…
France Reach Third Consecutive FIFA World Cup Semi-final with 2-0 Victory Over Morocco
France booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the tournament’s first quarter-final, continuing their remarkable run with a third successive World Cup semi-final appearance. After missing a penalty in the first half, Kylian Mbappé redeemed himself with a superb second-half performance. The French superstar opened…
Gujarat High Court Upholds Death Penalty for 38 in 2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts; Three Keralites Among Those on Death Row
AHMEDABAD: In one of the most significant judgments in India’s terrorism-related cases, the Gujarat High Court has upheld the death sentences awarded to 38 convicts and confirmed life imprisonment for 11 others in connection with the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts, which killed 56 people and injured more than 200. A Division Bench comprising Justice…
Refereeing Controversy Overshadows Argentina’s Dramatic Comeback Against Egypt; VAR Decisions Spark Fury
ATLANTA: Argentina’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt has been overshadowed by a major refereeing controversy, with fans, former players, and sports journalists accusing the match officials and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) of making a series of contentious decisions that favored the reigning champions. The backlash intensified after Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan and forward…
Spain Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals After 1-0 Win Over Portugal, Set Historic Clean-Sheet World Record
Spain booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Portugal, while also creating history by setting a new world record for the most consecutive clean sheets by a men’s team in World Cup history. The Round of 16 triumph over Portugal marked Spain’s sixth successive World…
Kerala Man Arrested Under UAPA Over Alleged Anti-India Social Media Comment Linked to Pahalgam Terror Attack
Kochi, Kerala: A 26-year-old man from North Paravur in Kerala’s Ernakulam district has been arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly posting an anti-India and inflammatory comment on social media in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack, police said. The accused, identified as Mohammed Sanoof, was taken into custody by police at…
