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Soccer-Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup

Infantino's surprise appearance came as Iran continues pushing to relocate the team's World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico, citing the American military involvement alongside Israel in strikes that sparked the current regional war.

1 Apr 2026 12:18 am
World Cup-bound Ghana fires coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses in friendlies

The firing came hours after a 2-1 loss to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday (March 30) that was Ghana's fourth straight loss in warm-up games including 5-1 to Austria last Friday (March 27).

1 Apr 2026 12:18 am
A bully blinks: on the U.S. and Cuba

Russian ship breaks U.S. blockade to help fuel-starved Cuba

1 Apr 2026 12:09 am
Congress to protest against FCRA amendment Bill

This is a blatantly unconstitutional law which will destroy NGOs and community organisations especially those run by minority communities, says Venugopal

1 Apr 2026 12:03 am
Actor-politicians and their crusade against corruption

Actor and TVKfounder C. Joseph Vijaysanti-corruption plank is nothing new as the film stars floating their own parties in Tamil Nadu have taken up this theme to earn a name for themselves and garner a massive vote

31 Mar 2026 11:44 pm
CPI manifesto promises to fight commercialisation of drinking water, agriculture and irrigation

The CPI said it would ensure the development of micro, small and medium industries and prevent the commercialisation of drinking water, agriculture and irrigation

31 Mar 2026 11:38 pm
Trinamool Congress looks to shed Barak Valley tag as it builds on recent gains in Assam

Party puts up candidates in 22 constituencies across the north-eastern State under the leadership of Sushmita Dev, who says the Trinamool Congress received strong interest from ticket-seekers

31 Mar 2026 11:24 pm
On global tensions and Indias economy

In an economy that imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil, external shocks transmitted through energy prices, shipping route, and volatile commodity markets can significantly reshape fiscal arithmetic. In this context, India must rebalance toward income-led demand, more resilient revenue bases and greater energy diversification

31 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
Sahaya app glitches, garbage woes highlighted at RWA meet in South Corporation

Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K.N. Ramesh says 2.25 crore has been allocated for each ward in the upcoming budget, with an additional 75 lakh earmarked specifically for maintenance works.

31 Mar 2026 10:50 pm
SEBI fines EliteCon51.2 crore on alleged insider trading

The interim order was passed against noticees Vipin Sharma and Pawan Kumar Ray

31 Mar 2026 10:49 pm
31 Mar 2026 10:48 pm
U.S.-Israel targeted major pharmaceutical company: Iran govt

During the U.S. and Zionist regime attacks on civilian centres, on the morning of Tuesday, one of the largest companies producing anti-cancer, anaesthetic and specialised medicines was damaged and the drug production line was damaged, the government said in a post on X.

31 Mar 2026 10:48 pm
Rising memory costs pushes smartphone sales down by 9% in 2026

Average price of a smartphone has been gone up by 1,500, which is expected to grow further

31 Mar 2026 10:46 pm
Arnold Schwarzenegger receives Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University

Global screen icon, former Governor of California, Emmy-winningproducerand seven-timeMrOlympiarecognisedfor his contributionstopublic service,environmentalactionandthe arts

31 Mar 2026 10:38 pm
Agencies expose Maoist-run extortion and money laundering rackets

The NIA has an anti-Naxal vertical investigating over 100 cases and has filed chargesheets in almost 90 cases; the agency has seized assets worth more than 40 crore

31 Mar 2026 10:38 pm
U.S. strikes Isfahan as Iran targets fully loaded oil tanker off Dubai

An Iranian drone hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker in waters off the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai, sparking a blaze that was later put out, the Dubai Media Office said.

31 Mar 2026 10:28 pm
42,000 sq. km Bastar region largely free from LWE influence; IEDs remain a challenge

Use of GPS devices, satellite phones, opening of new security camps helped tackle Maoist activities in the region, says official

31 Mar 2026 10:28 pm
Two decades of DMK legislator, yet basic needs unmet in Tiruppattur

The incumbent MLA and Minister K.R.Periyakaruppan, ,though has received a considerable support from the party and from the voters, hasnotreceived much of an appreciation for hisperformance in addressing local infrastructure issues and the persistent industrial backwardness of the constituency

31 Mar 2026 10:28 pm
French witch, sworn virgin make International Booker shortlist

Indian-origin Canadian-American writer Padma Viswanathan has been shortlisted for her English translation of Brazilian author Ana Paula Maias novel On Earth As It Is Beneath

31 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
Indians consumed 31 GB mobile data on average per month in 2025

This growth was led by growing demand for data-intensive use cases such as AI applications, 4K video streaming and cloud gaming

31 Mar 2026 10:25 pm
Personal data isnt collected: Home Ministry on security agencies using open-source intelligence from public sources

Publicly available information on the internet and social media platforms is used for intelligence gathering. No private or personal information is gathered from social media. Hence, privacy is never violated, the Union Home Affairs Ministry informed the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology

31 Mar 2026 10:18 pm