A poster reading “Isolate ourselves from Europe? Certainly not now! – No to the SVP/UDC Chaos initiative” Switzerland heads to the polls on Sunday to decide on a proposal that could make it the first European country to impose a formal limit on its population. The referendum asks voters whether the country’s population should be…
US President Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Saturday shared an AI-generated, military-themed image of himself on Truth Social, portraying a larger-than-life “Commander in Chief” amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing diplomacy with Iran.The striking visual shows Trump standing on the deck of a naval vessel, binoculars in hand,…
Breel Embolo converts the resulting penalty; and VAR’s missing visual. FIFA has issued an explanation after the controversial VAR incident that overshadowed Switzerland’s dramatic 1-1 draw against Qatar at the 2026 World Cup, insisting that a temporary technical glitch only affected the on-screen graphics and not the review process itself.The governing body came under scrutiny…
A 21-year-old man, Aryan Verma, posing as a Brigadier with fake military insignia and commandos, was apprehended in Shahjahanpur. LUCKNOW: A man dressed as a Brigadier, travelling in an SUV adorned with military insignia and flanked by self-styled commandos, may have looked every bit the senior army officer he claimed to be. But a carefully…
One of Bollywood’s most iconic films, Lagaan, is all set to complete 25 years on June 15. To celebrate the milestone, Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker reunited with the cast and crew of the Oscar-nominated classic at a grand gathering in Mumbai on Saturday. While the evening was filled with nostalgia and memorable reunions,…
West Indies’ Shemaine Campbelle, left, and Jahzara Claxton celebrate after hitting the winning runs. (AP Photo) West Indies pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, avenging their 2024 semifinal heartbreak with a thrilling seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in Southampton.A magnificent unbeaten 90 from…
AHMEDABAD: June 12, 2025. Air India Flight 171 takes off for London Gatwick at 1.38pm on a sunny Thursday with clear visibility. Thirty-two seconds later, disaster strikes. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people — including two pilots and 10 cabin crew — plunges to earth and crashes 1.7km from Ahmedabad airport. One man lives.For…
Saad is an Arabic name meaning “good fortune,” “happiness,” or “luck.” It is simple, elegant, and widely appreciated across cultures. The name conveys positivity and the wish for a prosperous and joyful life.Names symbolising fortune and good luck carry a special charm because they express parents’ hopes for a bright and successful future. Whether inspired…
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates a goal against Morocco. (AP Photo) Brazil produced a spirited comeback to salvage a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating Group C clash at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, with Vinícius Júnior’s brilliant strike ensuring the five-time champions avoided a losing start.In one of the standout fixtures of…
Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. Born in 1884, she served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 during the presidency of her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt. However, her impact extended far beyond the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt was a diplomat, author, activist…