Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal in their decisive final Group K fixture against Colombia as the two nations prepare to meet for the first time in…
Three-year LLB leads as 53,017 students register for Maharashtra CAP admissions 2026-27 MUMBAI: More than 53,000 students have registered so far for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for six professional and higher education courses for the academic year 2026-27, according to the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell.The ongoing admission process covers Bachelor of…
Harika Dronavalli qualifies for FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s chess today tells two very different stories. In Cyprus, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Divya Deshmukh are locked in a fierce battle at the Women’s Candidates, chasing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion. Meanwhile, thousands of kilometres away, another Indian…
World Cup Final Referee Slavko Vinčić Retires Following Spain-Argentina World Cup Final Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has officially brought his refereeing career to an end, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina becoming the final match of a distinguished career that spanned nearly two decades at the highest level of world…
A former Taliban commander has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for supporting attacks that killed three US soldiers and for his role in the kidnapping of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Rohde and two others in Afghanistan.The sentence was handed down on Tuesday in Manhattan. It brings a close to a case that combined…
Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo has shared his Class 12 board examination marks on social media.In the post, Warikoo reflected on his own academic scores and urged students not to judge their future based on a single marksheet.“Every year, when the Class 12th board results are announced, I share my Class 12th marksheet as…
Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that the BJP is planning to “plant bombs” during the upcoming state assembly elections.She further claimed that the BJP—ruling at the Centre and the principal opposition in West Bengal—would then bring in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the…
The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) has declared the CG PPHT 2026 results for candidates seeking admission to B.Pharmacy and D.Pharmacy programmes. Alongside the scorecards, the board has released the final answer keys and merit list. Qualified candidates can access their results online, while details regarding the counselling process will be announced on the official…
Pakistan on Tuesday condemned Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities calling it a “dangerous and unecessary escalation” that undermines regional peace and stability. It reaffirmed its unwavering support for Saudi security.“The Government of Pakistan expresses its deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of…
Former Tennis player Leander Paes (PTI Photo) Pune: In an indication of his intention to contest for the All India Tennis Association (AITA) president’s post, Olympic medallist and multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes has decided to place himself in the roster of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SoM).As per the National Sports Governance Act (2025)…
