A Mexico soccer fan reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Mexico secured a landmark 2-0 victory over Ecuador to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, but the celebrations at the Estadio Azteca may be…
NEW DELHI: Govt has directed Meta-owned WhatsApp not to roll out its proposed usernames feature in India until further consultations are completed, while asking the company to submit a detailed explanation within three days on how the system will operate and prevent misuse.In a notice issued to WhatsApp’s chief compliance officer, MeITY said it had…
Former YouTuber Stephen McCullagh has filed an appeal against the life sentence he received for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally. The latest legal move comes just weeks after he was sentenced by Belfast Crown Court. Reports say the Public Prosecution Service has been informed about the appeal, while McCullagh is also said…
MUMBAI: Average daily UPI volumes rose to 75.7 crore in June from 74.8 crore in May, up 1.2% month-on-month, while average daily value held steady at Rs 96,405 crore against Rs 96,465 crore, down 0.1%. According to National Payments Corporation of India, this stability in daily run rates came even as headline monthly numbers softened…
Rabbi Shergill says AR Rahman’s communal bias claim ‘probably does exist’, points to The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story (Image credits: Instagram) Singer-songwriter Rabbi Shergill, best known for Bulla Ki Jaana and Tere Bin, has shared his views on music composer AR Rahman’s recent remarks hinting at communal bias in the entertainment industry, saying…
What a relief this day can feel. As the knots start to unravel and a lot of anxieties that had been weighing heavy on your chest lose their grip. The Moon is a source of emotional comfort and Jupiter’s warm glance assists you in breathing more deeply. The problems don’t disappear as if they did,…
Ahead of UPTET 2026, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the UPESSC to hold a separate Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers, saying they should receive adequate opportunities to prove their eligibility. He also reviewed examination preparations and ordered strict measures to ensure transparency, security and smooth arrangements for nearly 20 lakh…
WhatsApp’s next update is already making headlines, even before it reaches everyone. The messaging platform’s decision to introduce usernames has kicked off a discussion that goes beyond privacy. A post by entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo has put the spotlight on a question many users are now asking: could a feature meant to protect…
Thomas Tuchel’s heated exchange with England star may have changed everything England’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo will be remembered for Harry Kane’s late brace, but one animated moment on the touchline may have proved just as significant. Television cameras captured Thomas Tuchel in a furious exchange with right-back Djed Spence shortly before…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Wednesday held that an accused person cannot claim default bail on the ground that the chargesheet, which was filed in court within the statutory period, was not provided to him according to that timeline.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said, “We are of the view that simple…