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From the under-17 stage in 2017 to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, footballs future steps into the present

The 2017 under-17 World Cup introduced Indian fans to a generation that is now reaching its peak. Nine years later, many of those teenagers like Nakamura, Kubo, Aurelien Tchouameni (France), Eric Garcia and Ferran Torres of Spain have become the faces of their national teams

27 Jun 2026 7:25 pm
25 tipper lorries laden with gravel, stones detained in crackdown against unlawful mining activities

Crackdown on illegal mining will be followed by closure of quarries wherever necessary; seized tipper lorries with gravel loads parked at police stations; inquiry on to determine whether gravel had been mined after lease expiry

27 Jun 2026 7:23 pm
Probe alleged irregularities in assistant professor recruitment process, says Nainar Nagenthran

He adds that this reflects continuing flaws in teacher appointments irrespective of the government in power

27 Jun 2026 7:22 pm
Teachers not happy with circular on stray dog management in schools

Say displaying names, phone numbers of teachers who are nodal officers near the school entrance is akin to insulting them

27 Jun 2026 7:22 pm
Two injured in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Gujarat

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Anil Zala said no licence had been issued for manufacturing activities at the unit, adding that the unit owner is absconding

27 Jun 2026 7:21 pm
CGHS enhances financial powers of officials to expedite cashless treatment, medical claims

The changes are expected to reduce the number of proposals that require referral to higher authorities, speeding up decisions on treatment approvals and claim settlements

27 Jun 2026 7:18 pm
Health department in Kerala implementing back referral system to reduce rush in MCHs

Steps being taken to strengthen facilities in district and taluk hospitals

27 Jun 2026 7:18 pm
MLA reviews drinking water situation at Saradagi barrage, assures uninterrupted supply to Kalaburagi

The MLA said that the water released from Narayanpur reservoir is expected to reach the Saradagi barrage by Sunday or Monday, easing concerns over Kalaburagis drinking water supply

27 Jun 2026 7:15 pm
27 Jun 2026 7:12 pm
ZPTC members allege covert bid to revive bauxite mining in ASR Agency

Joint Collector denies issuing any orders or permissions for surveys, says district administration has no information on any mining-related activity over the past four years

27 Jun 2026 7:10 pm
Congress questions PMs silence over alleged Ram temple donation theft

Opposition party reiterates its demand to dissolve the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust; despite serious accusations against members of the Trust, no action has been taken against them, Congress leader Akhilesh Pratap Singh says

27 Jun 2026 7:10 pm
Dravidian University unveils 364 crore plan for academic transformation

Addressing a press conference, Vice-Chancellor says roadmap has been submitted to the State government for financial concurrence

27 Jun 2026 7:05 pm
Karnataka opens farmer registration for Totapuri mangoes under MIP scheme

This scheme will be in force for a period of one month only from the date of the first transaction of mango produce in the software

27 Jun 2026 7:05 pm
Kerala HC directs TDB Vigilance officer to submit report on alleged gold theft from Ezharaponnana

Court takes suo motu case based on a petition by a devotee requesting an inquiry into the suspected misappropriation of gold on the Ezharapponnana, comprising eight elephant statuettes

27 Jun 2026 7:04 pm
R.C.P. Singh meets Nitish Kumar, fuels JD(U) return speculation

Former Union Minister says meeting was cordial and describes JD(U) as his political base after nearly four years away from the party

27 Jun 2026 7:02 pm
27 Jun 2026 7:01 pm
Shangumugham beach restoration kindles hopes, but prolonged closure hits livelihoods

The ongoing restoration combines a 14-crore beach rejuvenation project with a 25-crore coastal protection initiative to tackle severe sea erosion that has battered the shoreline in recent years.

27 Jun 2026 6:59 pm
Small plane crashed into Beijing high-rise, killing pilot and injuring 13

mages and videos shared on social media appeared to show debris from a small aircraft near the skyscraper

27 Jun 2026 6:46 pm