NEW DELHI: One of the most recognisable faces of DR Congo football was missing from the stands when the African nation held Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening World Cup match on Wednesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, could not attend the match in Houston because he is currently…
Rohit Sharma became only the fifth Indian batter to complete 14,000 runs in List A cricket during India’s second ODI against Afghanistan on Wednesday.The former India captain reached the milestone during a quick 48 off 39 balls. His innings included six fours and two sixes and came at a strike rate of over 123 before…
Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth outlook. Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth…
Kevin.MendonsaMangaluru: The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) re-examination scheduled for June 21 has triggered a logistical crunch for outstation candidates returning to the education hubs of Mangaluru and Udupi, as families scramble to secure accommodation and transport in this monsoon season.During the initial NEET held in May, thousands of students from other parts of…
Bengaluru: For nearly a decade, a girl with sickle cell disease was taken to hospitals only during painful emergencies while her family avoided regular treatment for the inherited condition. By the time she consulted a specialist at the age of 10, delayed care left her with a massively enlarged spleen, severe pain and gallstones, eventually…
Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo, with Thierry Henry highlighting his movement as detrimental. Henry argued Ronaldo’s desire to score obstructed teammates like Bruno Fernandes, hindering team opportunities. Despite a stellar international career, Ronaldo’s performance lacked impact, with minimal shots and no chances created in the match. The Portuguese superstar Cristiano…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s centrally contracted cricketers are set to receive significant pay hikes, with players in the newly introduced red-ball Track A category expected to benefit the most under the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) new contract system for the 2026-27 cycle.According to a reliable PCB source, a committee that includes white-ball head coach Mike Hesson…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme on June 20, transferring Rs 18,880 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 9.44 crore farmers across the country Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme on June 20, transferring Rs 18,880 crore directly…
Mangaluru: Following reports of public health complications arising from the distribution of unsafe drinking water in Bejai New Road, Battagudda, Kadri, and Chilimbi, Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath voiced sharp criticism against the Congress-administered Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC).MLA Kamath said health issues were reported by several members of the public. “Local residents complained…
Engalnd captain Ben Stokes (Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive action after being included in Durham’s 15-man squad for their upcoming County Championship clash against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street, which begins on Friday.The all-rounder has not featured since being left out of England’s ongoing second Test against New Zealand…
