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Sweden's Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their World Cup alive

The points were shared after a tepid first half that only showed signs of life moments before the interval

26 Jun 2026 8:45 am
Netherlands cruise past Tunisia to clinch top spot, set up Morocco clash

The defeat capped a disappointing tournament for Tunisia, who conceded 12 goals across three matches

26 Jun 2026 8:41 am
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235

The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing

26 Jun 2026 8:05 am
FIFA World Cup | Turkiye vs USA LIVE updates: Group D match underway

Turkiye has so far attempted 62 shots at the goal, unable to find the back of the net even once

26 Jun 2026 7:50 am
WhatsApp still barely makes Meta any money. Can Kunal Shah change that?

This week, Meta named Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech CRED, as WhatsApps new global head, succeeding Will Cathcart after nearly seven years at the helm

26 Jun 2026 7:50 am
FIFA World Cup | Paraguay vs Australia LIVE updates: Group D match underway

Australia are missing both Jacob Italiano and Mathew Leckie to injuries

26 Jun 2026 7:49 am
Paris sets up ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwave

There would also be a ban on the sale of alcoholic products from Friday (June 26, 2026) evening onwards in Paris

26 Jun 2026 7:31 am
Assured that access to AI tech once provided will not be cut-off: senior Indian official

S. Krishnan attended the two-day Pax Silica Summit in the U.S.

26 Jun 2026 7:22 am
RTI Under Threat? Why Anna Hazare is fighting Maharashtras new rules | Pulse Maharashtra

TheMaharashtragovernment issued a notification amending certain provisions of the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026. The amendments have drawn criticism from social activists.

26 Jun 2026 7:00 am
Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans search rubble for survivors as death toll climbs to 188

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and trapped more than 200

26 Jun 2026 5:33 am
U.S. House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

Mr. Trump and Mr. Johnson were expected to discuss a legislative path forward for the SAVE America Act and rescheduling the signing ceremony for the housing bill. Mr. Johnson is the top Republican in the House

26 Jun 2026 5:25 am
King Charles III will not live in Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment

The decision was announced Thursday (June 25, 2026) during a briefing on royal finances at which Charles became the first British monarch to reveal the taxes he paid to the government

26 Jun 2026 5:22 am
North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests, KCNA reports

The tests involved an upgraded version of a 240-mm, 24-tube multiple rocket launcher system, tactical ballistic missiles, and a 155-mm self-propelled howitzer

26 Jun 2026 5:07 am
Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans in U.S. rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

In Washington, the Trump administration said its sending $150 million to support relief efforts by aid groups and the United Nations, according to a U.S. State Department news release

26 Jun 2026 5:04 am
FIFA World Cup | Tunisia vs Netherlands LIVE updates: Group F match gets underway

The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World Cup Group F match

26 Jun 2026 4:59 am
FIFA World Cup | Japan vs Sweden LIVE updates: Group F match gets underway

The group winners will face Morocco in Monterrey with the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in Houston the same day

26 Jun 2026 4:58 am
Venezuela earthquake: On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives

Residents of La Guaira, a popular spot for beachgoers and the worst-hit city in the country, and Moron, near the quakes epicenter, were scrambling amid limited official help

26 Jun 2026 4:57 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage

Ecuador had failed to score in this tournament despite 39 previous attempts, but finally broke their duck with their 40th shot

26 Jun 2026 3:55 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send tiny Curacao home

Pepe netted in the seventh and 64th minute to ensure second spot in Group E for the Ivorians and condemn tiny Curacao to bottom spot and elimination from the tournament

26 Jun 2026 3:52 am
Big 6 Indian audit firms consult 66% of Nifty 500 companies

Deloitte was the only group among the top six that lost six clients in a year, going by the data

26 Jun 2026 3:29 am
Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda

He made the statement in Patna during the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day) programme organised by Bihar unit of the BJP, on the 51st anniversary of the Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi in 1975

26 Jun 2026 3:25 am
ONGC-BP further expand technical services collaboration in Western Offshore

ONGC and BP had inked a similar agreement for Mumbai High in February last year.

26 Jun 2026 3:23 am
Four held in Ujjain for blowing up car in Muharram stunt; police rule out communal angle

Viral videos show a white van hanging through a crane about 40 feet from the ground which is blown up with firecrackers kept inside it, creating a significant explosion

26 Jun 2026 3:12 am
Turned city of joy into city of death: West Bengal CM blames Trinamool regime for warehouse tragedy

With Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blaming former Mayor Firhad Hakim who has aligned with the rebel group of Trinamool MLAs, Mamata Banerjee loyalists have sought the arrest of former Mayor.

26 Jun 2026 3:08 am
T.N. Finance Minister reviews development works, stresses inter-departmental coordination

With the Northeast monsoon approaching, he asked officials to expedite stormwater drain construction, canal desilting and other flood-mitigation measures.

26 Jun 2026 3:01 am
FIR alleges assault on J&K police personnel by 40 Army men, including officers

Army personnel climbed over the main gate and boundary wall and forcibly entered the police station premises, say police; Army to extend full cooperation into the probe

26 Jun 2026 2:57 am
UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked

The head of the International Maritime Organization said the plan to move stranded ships out of the Persian Gulf through the strait will be on hold until the agency can confirm safety guarantees for the ships on the evacuation listt

26 Jun 2026 2:45 am
Keeping humanity at the centre of the AI revolution

AIs promise must be guided by ethics, dignity and accountability

26 Jun 2026 2:15 am
Indias shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea

South Korean partnerships could help accelerate Indias ambitions to become a shipbuilding powerhouse

26 Jun 2026 2:14 am
Onerous rules: On the amended FCRA Rules, the fallout

The newly amended FCRA Rules point to a renewed attempt to stifle NGOs

26 Jun 2026 2:12 am
Fragmented accountability: On the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata

Corruption at all levels takes a toll on lives at construction sites

26 Jun 2026 2:06 am
FIFA World Cup | Curaao vs Cte d'Ivoire LIVE updates: Group E match gets underway

Les lphants can advance with a win over Curaao as the second-place finisher in the group or with a draw as one of the third-place finishers to get through.

26 Jun 2026 1:58 am
FIFA World Cup | Ecuador vs Germany LIVE updates: Group E match gets underway

The four-time world champions take on an Ecuador side who desperately need a victory to extend their stay in the competition

26 Jun 2026 1:58 am