Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) reacts (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) NEW DELHI: Croatia’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that ultimately proved decisive in their heartbreaking exit from the tournament.The controversy unfolded in the 103rd minute of the Round of 32 clash…
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Demand for specialised infrastructure talent outpaces software hiring in emerging AI ecosystem nationwide Bengaluru: India’s AI data-centre boom is creating an unexpected winner: engineers from mechanical, electrical and industrial backgrounds.As companies race to build energy-intensive AI infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and cooling engineers—roles long overshadowed by software jobs—are back in demand, commanding hefty salaries and opening…
Australia’s Jordan Bos (5) (AP Photo) Australia’s Jordan Bos has emerged as one of the surprise stars of the FIFA World Cup, with the flying full-back not only helping the Socceroos reach the knockout stage but also outpacing some of football’s biggest speedsters, including Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.The 23-year-old will once again be in…
Russia bought gasoline produced by Nayara Energy through international traders (Representative image) Russia reportedly bought gasoline produced by Nayara Energy through international traders as it deals with fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure.The identity of the supplier comes a day after Reuters reported that Russia had started importing gasoline from India…
Pratitee Bordoloi becomes India’s lone medallist at World Youth Chess NEW DELHI: Last week, 13-year-old Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Pratitee Bordoloi created history for India in Montesilvano, Italy. Competing at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship 2026, the Bengaluru-based youngster clinched the silver medal in the Girls Under-18 category.Entering as the 16th seed with a…
Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team paid an emotional tribute to their former teammate Diogo Jota after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.After the final whistle, Ronaldo wore Jota’s No. 21 Portugal jersey…
Bengaluru: In order to curb unauthorised parking on highways, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) identified 20 critical locations in Karnataka. These black spots were detected based on constant parking violations over a period of time.The detection is part of a nationwide process in which 595 locations were identified. In Karnataka, four of these black…
South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (right) celebrates taking a wicket. (AP Photo) South Africa pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail etched her name into the record books by becoming the first bowler to claim 50 wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history during the semifinal against England at The Oval on Thursday.The landmark came in Ismail’s 38th Women’s…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s extraordinary international career could be entering its final chapter, with his sister Katia Aveiro revealing that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the Portugal legend’s “last dance” in national colours.The emotional revelation came as Ronaldo continued to rewrite football history, inspiring Portugal to a dramatic 2-1 victory…
