“How beautiful football is”: Legends hail Cabo Verde’s impressive showing against Argentina in FIFAWC R32 Hello and welcome to another edition of Offside. With the benefit of hindsight, we can now say that the tiny nation of Cabo Verde have never lost a match in 90 minutes. Sure, they haven’t won either, but imagine no…
Iran offers to export ACs to Europe amid heatwave (AFP) Iran has offered a “friendly suggestion” to Europe to deal with its deadly heatwave saying that it was ready to export air conditioners and cooling equipment if European nations first lift sanctions imposed on Tehran.“Given the unprecedented heatwave across Europe and the tragic loss of…
Maharashtra deputy CM suffered viral fever and exhaustion Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde was rushed to hospital on Friday in Thane due to viral fever and exhaustion. His condition is now said to be stable.Shinde’s health deteriorated amid an intense work schedule that included continuous political engagements and frequent travel over the past several days….
New Terminal Building of Jodhpur Airport (X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his a day-long visit to Rajasthan on Friday, inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport. Built at a cost of Rs 480 crore, the terminal has the capacity to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually, as per PIB.On Friday, while sharing…
The casket of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s granddaughter, Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, is displayed alongside the caskets of Khamenei and other members of his family As thousands gathered in Iran for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies, one of the most striking images showed the coffin of his 14-month-old granddaughter displayed…
An Indian army surface-to-air missile launcher fires during an exercise. (Image credit: Indian Army) NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh granted in-principle approval for the procurement of several weapon systems for the armed forces. Of the 10 systems cleared by the DAC, three are specifically meant to strengthen…
File photo: PM Modi with Australian PM Anthony Albanese (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s state visit to Australia next week, saying he looks forward to strengthening the two countries’ partnership during the Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne.PM Modi will visit Australia…
Meghalaya faces an “existential crisis” with over 80% rainfall deficiency in June, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma warned. SHILLONG: Meghalaya witnessed an ‘alarming rainfall deficiency’ of over 80% in June, chief minister Conrad Sangma cautioned, calling the situation an “existential crisis”.Highlighting the gravity of the situation, he said, “Climate change is no longer a future challenge;…
Representative image (Picture credit: Reuters) India has allowed four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with production facilities in the country to participate in government tenders for critical power projects, according to a finance ministry order dated June 24.The exemption applies to TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India and Taikai Electric (India).The order follows…
A video of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, recorded days before his death, has resurfaced online. PUNE: A video purportedly showing Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, recorded days before his death, has resurfaced online as police continue investigating what they allege was a carefully planned murder.In the clip, Agarwal is seen addressing guests at an event believed…