FIFA World Cup 2026 (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a major financial relief for participating nations, FIFA has approved more than $100 million in additional funding for teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing rising costs of staging the global showpiece across North America.The decision was taken at a FIFA Council meeting in…
(From left) Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Bihar deputy CM Samrat Choudhary with party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad at a Holi Milan Samaroh in Patna on Tuesday NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin is set to make his debut in Rajya Sabha from his home state Bihar, with the…
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. (Reuters representative image) NEW DELHI: A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier carrying four Indian crew members came under a suspected drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to ANI sources. The vessel was on its way to Dahej in Gujarat.Officials…
Udhayanidhi Stalin, TN CM Vijay, MK Stalin (File photo) NEW DELHI: DMK president M K Stalin and leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday intensified their attack on the ruling TVK government, accusing chief minister C Joseph Vijay of administrative failure, deteriorating law and order and turning the Tamil Nadu Assembly into a “film…
NEW DELHI: A report by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), which recommended rollout of E20, had concluded that using the fuel in E10-compliant vehicles showed deterioration in rubber parts of fuel-system components, such as hoses, gaskets, seals and O-rings.The study, not yet made public, has been a reference point for govt and vehicle makers….
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly appointed chairman of selectors Habibul Bashar said on Tuesday that he wants veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the country and continue playing for at least two more years, with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country’s Awami…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country has entered a full-fledged “Reform Express” phase, where changes are happening rapidly and with a clear intent.Addressing the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, the Prime Minister stressed that the government’s reforms are citizen-first, not merely economic or revenue-driven.He said the focus is on improving both…
Referee Slavko Vincic shows a red card to Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez (24) during the World Cup final. (AP Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 final produced late drama before extra time as Argentina were forced to play the additional 30 minutes with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in stoppage time against Spain.With…
GUJCET 2026 registration begins tomorrow The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) is set to open the registration window for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 from tomorrow. GUJCET is a key state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering and pharmacy programmes in Gujarat. Candidates from the Class 12 science…
Raising a child in today’s economy isn’t just about love, care, and dreams. It’s more about smart planning and careful budgeting. Even before the baby is born, mamma and papa are already thinking ahead, carefully categorizing their everyday savings to secure their child’s future.As the cost of raising babies into full fledged adults continues to…
