Ecuador shock Germany, beat them 2-1 in FIFA World Cup, how did they qualify for Round of 32?
Ecuador pulled off a major shock in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, beating Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match in New Jersey. However, both sides advanced to the Round of 16. Germany finished top of the group on goal difference, while Ivory Coast’s 2-0 win over Curacao secured them second place. Ecuador remained in contention as one of the best third-placed teams.
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‘Tumse na ho payega’: Chetan taunted Siya after failed attempts to kill Ketan, say police
In a latest development to the Ketan murder case in Pune, another shocking revelation on Thursday emerged during police interrogation. According to police sources, the initial plot to murder Ketan was hatched on May 31, but that attempt was unsuccessful. Police said that Siya Goyal revealed during interrogation that Ketan was extremely fond of trekking and visiting forts. This passion was the reason this specific method was chosen to target him. The plan was to exploit his hobby to lure him to a secluded spot and stage the murder to look like an accident.
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Silver ‘Kakbhushundi’ statue safe in Ayodhya’s Karsevakpuram; India TV accesses exclusive photo
Amid questions raised over the alleged disappearance of a silver Kakbhushundi statue linked to the Ram Temple donation controversy, the statue has been found to be safe and intact at Bharat Kutir in Karsevakpuram, Ayodhya.
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OPINION | Ram Mandir loot: Nail the big fish
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has taken a tough stance on the pilferage of donation money from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. VHP has demanded a faster probe, early filing of FIR and a fast-track court hearing on a day-to-day basis. VHP has called for the arrest and punishment of all those who insulted the faith of millions of devotees of Lord Ram. The Parishad has called off its annual meet in Ayodhya, which was scheduled from June 25 to 29.
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How Siya Goyal and her boyfriend planned Ketan’s murder at Pune cafe before the crime
During a coffee date between Siya Goyal and her boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary in Pune on June 17, the plot to killed 25-year-old businessman-fiance Ketan Agarwal was allegedly planned and it took place a day before Agarwal was pushed into a gorge at Lohagad Fort in Pune, police said on Thursday. The preliminary report revealed that the duo discussed and planned the murder while sitting at the cafe. Police also added that Siya had shared information about Lohagad Fort with Chetan and discussed the location with him using YouTube videos.
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Big relief for Bangladeshi travellers as India reopens tourist visa services after two-year freeze
India will resume issuing tourist visas to Bangladeshi citizens from June 28, marking a significant step towards restoring regular people-to-people exchanges between the two neighbouring countries. The move comes nearly two years after India scaled down its visa operations following attacks on its diplomatic establishments in Bangladesh.
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Will flight tickets get cheaper? Here’s what government signals amid a fall in crude oil prices
Millions of air travellers may find some relief in the coming days. Amid a fall in international crude oil prices, the central government has indicated that if the decline persists, airlines may be asked to review surcharges and fare increases. This has raised the possibility that future flight ticket prices will become cheaper.
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PM Modi reviews Rs 30,000 crore infra projects at PRAGATI meet, orders tougher cyber fraud response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the 52nd meeting of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation), where he reviewed key infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 30,000 crore and stressed the need for faster execution. The Prime Minister also expressed concern over the growing threat of cybercrime and directed authorities to strengthen enforcement mechanisms against online fraud and so-called “digital arrest” scams. The high-level review meeting focused on accelerating development projects, improving inter-agency coordination and ensuring the timely delivery of public services.
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Rabri Devi asked to vacate official bungalow within a week; likely to face action for non-compliance
Former Bihar Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council Rabri Devi has been issued a notice directing her to vacate her government bungalow within a week. The notice states that action may be initiated if the residence is not vacated within the stipulated period. The notice has been issued by the Building Construction Department of the Bihar government.
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‘Completely different reality’: Bihar man’s take on American life goes viral
Travelling to other places often comes with the hope of a better life. This is why, for many Indians, moving to the US and other countries is seen as a significant upgrade in lifestyle. However, what does that “better life” actually look like in reality?
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