The Hindu

From Miroslav Klose's record 16 World Cup goals to Just Fontaine's unmatched 13 in a single tournament, the numbers behind football's biggest stage tell a story of changing eras and the evolution of the game

They were speaking at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held under the theme Inclusive human development for Viksit Bharat, chaired by the Prime Minister in New Delhi.

Ms. Pawar said that the party remained committed to creating a harmonious social environment and was willing to make political adjustments for upholding it.

Over the past few days, incidents of drivers demanding additional tips or extra payments after accepting rides and cancelling the trips if such payments were not made, were being reported, the officials said.

For a long time in womens cricket, ahead of an ICC World Cup the big question would be who Australia would play in the final. If not who Australia would beat in the final.

Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.

Superior officers must be held accountable for the conduct and performance of their subordinates as it is their professional and administrative responsibility to ensure effective delivery of public services, says the High Court

Amit Shah terms MoU signed between Centre, Assam, and Nagaland on mineral oil explorations a historic moment and says it removes the last hurdle in Prime Minister Modis vision of a developed Northeast.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, raises concerns that asset confiscation powers could disrupt welfare services relied upon by thousands in India

Labour Code Rules leave workers concerns unaddressed

He was the sole earning member of our family, says Sureshs wife Bhargavi, a homemaker, who has two children studying in Classes IX and VI and expresses concern about their education and future

We never forget our first mistake at work and while it may certainly not be the last, we become better versions of ourselves over time

The opening match of the 2026 edition is under way at the iconic Azteca stadium in Mexico City

The rejection of the papers of the Congress Rajya Sabha candidate is fraudulent

Customers may walk in with their complaints or may send them over by post or email

However, Chennai Metrowater would continue supply to unserved streets and tail-end areas with low water pressure

It asks urban local bodies to regulate vending during mass gatheringsand make periodic public disclosures on waste generation, collection

The Cyber Crime Wing issued an advisory to the public asking them to verify all overseas job offers only through authorised recruitment agencies and official government channels

While there was a festive atmosphere inside the stadium, there were chaotic scenes in the centre of Mexico City where thousands of fans pushed and shoved as they attempted to enter the official World Cup fan zone shortly before the 1800 GMT kickoff.

The laboratory will serve as a valuable platform and offer meaningful exposure to students not only within the school campus but also to those in the district

The School Education Dept. introduced it last yearto ensure that students remained hydrated. The initiative was not taken seriously; it was not implemented properly last year too, say teachers

Multidisciplinary committee to frame rules on building compliances, fee structureand student safety; panel set up in the aftermath of Old Rajender Nagar tragedy identified systemic gaps: Sood

Fire fighters from SIPCOT, Ranipet, Katpadi, and Cheyyar reached the spot and doused the fire

The police said that on their return from a temple festival, the family noticed damage to the main door of the house and valuables missing

NGO removes 11 tonnes of waste and desilts the twin ponds that suffered years of garbage dumping, sewage inflow, and neglect, raising storage capacity to over 8.6 crore litres. EFI founder Arun Krishnamurthy says restoration of the south pond began in September 2025, while work on the four-acre north pond was completed by March this year

V.D. Satheesans recent assurance that the Stategovt. will permit non-dangerous vehicle modifications was warmly welcomed byautomobileenthusiasts. However, when theMVDcame up with a list of permitted modifications, there was disappointment all around.A reality check on the legal and practical aspects of the proposal

While Messi, Ronaldo and Ochoa are appearing in their record-equalling sixth tournament, Modric and Neuer are going strong in their 40s; they are, however, set to bow out soon

T.N. Assembly Speaker is going by the letter and spirit of Tenth Schedule

Each time he was in the dock, the star all-rounder dug deep to come back stronger, endearing himself to Englands historically unforgiving cricketing populace; the fact that Brook has been overlooked and the captaincy returned to Root, if only on a temporary basis, reiterates how shaken the mandarins at the ECB are at the latest turn of events

Bills issued by the civic body over the past few months have included automated garbage collection charges ranging from 200 to 600

S. Sreejith, Additional Director General of Police, Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as ADGP (Prisons and Correctional Services)