Germany and the Netherlands, crash out in the opening knockout round. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a historic first, with two teams ranked inside the top 10 of the FIFA World Rankings being eliminated in the opening knockout round for the first time in the tournament’s history. Germany, ranked No. 10,…
India’s crude oil imports have bounced back to near pre-conflict levels despite prolonged disruptions in the Middle East, as refiners adjusted their sourcing mix and leaned more on alternative suppliers. According to an HSBC Global Research report, Indian refiners managed to offset the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis by cutting reliance on traditional…
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that India will host the next stage of its global ‘140 Years’. 140 Places’ expedition, a worldwide campaign marking 140 years since the invention of the automobile. As part of the initiative, three new Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans are travelling across six continents and 140 destinations. During the India leg, the luxury flagship…
Shashank Singh (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh has broken his silence after an FIR was registered against him, his father Shailesh Singh and their driver following allegations by a domestic cook of assault, verbal abuse and forcibly taking away his mobile phone.According to an IANS report, the Ratibad police in Bhopal…
The yen has been steadily depreciating as Japan gradually emerges from decades of economic stagnation. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The Japanese yen has weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986, a move that is likely to heighten concerns among policymakers and keep market participants alert for the possibility of official intervention…
A Bengaluru mother, Sumithra, allegedly attempted suicide by consuming insecticide at a private school after her son’s suspension. (AI image) BENGALURU: After spending more than two weeks seeking the reinstatement of her suspended class 10 son, a woman allegedly attempted to end her life on the premises of a private school on Bengaluru’s St John’s…
Moroccan fans celebrate after a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Morocco in The Hague. (AP Photo) Morocco’s dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 victory over the Netherlands sparked contrasting scenes across two continents, with jubilant celebrations erupting in Casablanca while clashes broke out between football fans and police in the Dutch city of The…
The Centre has extended the deadline for filing appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) by one month to July 31, 2026, after taxpayers and industry raised concerns over technical glitches caused by a surge in filings on the GSTAT portal. The Centre has extended the deadline for filing appeals before the…
Mexico fans turn up the noise outside Ecuador’s hotel (Image: X) Hundreds of Mexican fans gathered outside Ecuador’s team hotel in Mexico City late on Monday night in an apparent attempt to disrupt the visitors’ preparations ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. The noisy crowd assembled shortly after midnight, creating…
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised Tilak Varma following India’s shocking one-run defeat to Ireland in the second T20I in Belfast on June 28.Chasing 155 to level the two-match series, India were reduced to 19/3 in the third over when Tilak Varma walked in to bat. The 23-year-old tried to steady the innings but managed…
