NEW DELHI: France coach Didier Deschamps has played down concerns over Kylian Mbappe‘s fitness, confirming that the captain is expected to be available for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against Spain.Mbappe suffered a minor ankle injury during France’s 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco but is not expected to miss the crucial clash. Deschamps provides…
Far below the Arctic Ocean surface, beyond the reach of sunlight and largely untouched by human observation, a month-long expedition has been documenting a world that few people have ever seen. Scientists working aboard a Greenpeace research mission used remotely operated vehicles to explore seamounts, hydrothermal vents and deep seabed habitats off Norway’s coast, recording…
Guru Asta, or Jupiter Combust, starts on July 15, 2026. According to Vedic astrology, Jupiter is one of the most important planets for marriage, blessings, family growth, wisdom, children and dharma. It is believed that when the Sun is burning, it conceals the power of Jupiter in its light. This is why people are advised…
Football boom fuelled by metro cities, but Bengal, Kerala and Goa remain India’s football capitals (AI Image used for representational purpose) The FIFA World Cup has once again turned pubs, breweries and sports bars across India’s biggest cities into mini stadiums, with hospitality businesses betting big on football fans despite late-night kick-offs. In cities such…
Investigators found a selfie video recorded and a suicide note on a Rs 100 stamp paper detailing Kumar’s alleged motive and plans before the killings (Photo credit: X, images enhanced with AI) HYDERABAD: A selfie video recorded before the killings and a suicide note written on a Rs 100 stamp paper have revealed the alleged…
UP’s sugar mill revival journey For decades, Uttar Pradesh has been India’s sugar bowl. The state accounts for the largest share of the country’s sugarcane production and is home to more than 120 sugar mills, supporting nearly 50 lakh sugarcane farmers and their families. Yet, despite abundant cane production, the sugar industry frequently faced financial…
JAISALMER: An erratic monsoon and a prolonged dry spell have pushed farmers in Rajasthan’s border district of Jaisalmer into a severe agricultural crisis, with the crucial kharif sowing season nearing its end. As rain continues to elude most parts of the district, anxiety is mounting among farmers, who fear heavy crop losses and financial hardship…
Anti-SP posters targeting Mulayam, Akhilesh ignite fresh political storm in UP NEW DELHI: Several posters targeting Samajwadi Party (SP) founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and party chief Akhilesh Yadav were displayed across several parts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, triggering a political row. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP and its allies of trying to inflame…
The Netherlands has spent much of its history trying to keep rivers under control with higher dikes and stronger flood barriers. But repeated flooding in the 1990s revealed that simply building bigger walls was no longer enough. Rising river levels, heavier rainfall and the growing impacts of climate change continued to threaten towns, farmland and…
Will Be Signed At Right Time, Both Nations On Same Side, No Challenges Seen: Comm Secy NEW DELHI: Government on Monday asserted that talks for the first tranche of a bilateral trade deal are making good progress and a framework deal is ready, which will be signed at “the right time””There was a very good…
