Lionel Messi says goodbye to Argentina in tears, while Cristiano Ronaldo stages bizzare meltdown at 41

There is a fine line between relentless competitive fire and absurd self-parody, and Cristiano Ronaldo is walking it precariously. At 41 years old, when sporting legends usually cultivate grace, reflection, or at least a quiet sense of dignity, the Portuguese superstar is instead issuing social media manifestos, storming out of national team camps, and demanding that his head coach apologise on global television for not bowing low enough to his legacy.

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OPINION | Why Congress lost polls? Vote Chori or Kaam Chori?

After a day-long drama and dharna on Sansad Marg on Tuesday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi hosted opposition leaders and MPs for lunch at a restaurant on Janpath. Soon after lunch, the opposition MPs proceeded in buses towards Jantar Mantar to stage a dharna in another round of drama. The MPs were carrying placards against the Election Commission inside their buses. Huge security arrangements were made near Jantar Mantar.

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When Anushka Sharma visited Virat Kohli during a match: Ravi Shastri recalls their dating days on Kapil’s show

Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 is set to bring two Indian cricket legends, Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri, together for a fun-filled episode with Kapil Sharma. The episode also marks Ravi Shastri’s debut on the comedy show.

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‘Tireless work, remarkable resolve’: Political leaders congratulate PM Modi for 25 years in public service

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 consecutive years as head of government on Wednesday, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla among other prominent leaders showered praises on him and credited his leadership with driving inclusive development and transforming the country across multiple sectors.

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Opposition MPs’ buses stopped at Ashoka Road en route to Jantar Mantar, Rahul Gandhi heads to protest site

Buses carrying Opposition MPs to Jantar Mantar for a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were stopped by security personnel at Ashoka Road on Wednesday. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was seen moving towards Jantar Mantar after the buses carrying the Opposition MPs were stopped.

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Bigg Boss 20: Is Qazi Touqeer evicted from the show amid health concerns? Singer’s team shares update

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeer’s health has sparked concern among viewers after reports claimed that he had dengue and was taken out of the house for treatment. However, his team has now clarified that Qazi is unwell but is still inside the Bigg Boss 20 house.

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Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Earthquake tremors were felt in parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday. Further details about the intensity of tremors felt in Delhi-NCR and any reports of damage or casualties were awaited.

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Israeli dentist reveals how he saved Smit Machchhar’s life aboard flydubai flight: ‘Don’t want to die here’

The Israel-based dentist who helped save the life of flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar said he rushed forward after hearing screams in the cockpit. But, at the time of treating the badly injured pilot, he feared time was running out. Speaking to The National, Dr Shota Musaev said Machchhar had deep cuts to his head and left hand. He used T-shirts to control the blood from his wounds and according to him, it’s becoming impossible to control the blood. “I used T-shirts to press against wounds to stop blood and asked cabin crew for ice,” the doctor said. 

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France student protests: Why thousands are taking to streets and what they are demanding | EXPLAINED

France is facing a major wave of student protests, with thousands of teenagers taking to the streets over what they say are poor conditions in schools, staff shortages and a lack of funding. What started with school blockades in the Paris region has quickly grown into a nationwide movement, drawing support from university students, teachers, parents, unions and other adults.

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Four students die after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning underground water tank at Vrindavan gurukul

Four students died of asphyxiation, while one other is hospitalised after they reportedly inhaled a toxic gas while cleaning a water tank at a gurukul in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan, police said on Wednesday.

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