Rahul Gandhi alleges fresh UGC-NET exam leak, targets Centre over exam integrity

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged serious irregularities in the recently conducted UGC-NET examination. He cited media reports that claimed a question paper PDF was circulated before the test and that a majority of its questions matched the actual examination.

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Is Shah Rukh Khan’s King made on a budget of Rs 450 crore? Director Siddharth Anand shares cryptic note

Rumours surrounding King have been doing the rounds on social media, with reports claiming that the upcoming film has become director Sidharth Anand’s most expensive project. According to these reports, the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer is being mounted on a massive budget of around Rs 450 crore.

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FBI launches probe against Argentina Football fed over money laundering amid FIFA World Cup 2026

Amidst the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly begun examining financial operations linked to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in the United States over allegations of possible money laundering. 

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Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre arrested for assaulting doctors at KDMC hospital in Thane

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre arrested for assaulting doctors at KDMC hospital in Thane 

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BKTC suspends employee as probe begins into Badrinath Temple donation irregularities

A member of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has been suspended after an internal investigation was launched into alleged irregularities involving donations at Badrinath Dham. The decision came after a preliminary inquiry reportedly found initial evidence suggesting possible misconduct. The suspended employee, Pramod Nautiyal, was serving as a private secretary in the temple committee.

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SUI vs COL FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Clash of the underdogs as Xhaka takes on Diaz

Switzerland is taking on Colombia in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The two sides are meeting at the BC Place Vancouver, and both teams will look to put in their best show as they look to book their berth in the quarter-finals of the tournament. 

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‘Man-made disaster’ or weather calamity? Kerala govt vs contractor after 5 killed in Wayanad landslide

Kerala ministers on Tuesday termed the landslide at the Kalladi tunnel project site in Wayanad a “man-made disaster”, alleging that it was caused by the unscientific dumping of excavated earth rather than natural causes. The contractor executing the project, however, rejected the allegations, attributing the incident to exceptionally heavy monsoon rainfall and maintaining that all prescribed safety and environmental protocols had been followed.

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Meta denies as ‘categorically inaccurate’ promoting child abuse ads after Centre’s notice; lists key actions

Meta has issued a strong statement after the Centre served it a notice over Instagram advertisements allegedly linked to child sexual exploitation material. In a blog post released days after the government’s action, the company said it takes child safety extremely seriously and rejected claims that it knowingly targeted users with such advertisements.

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Lionel Messi helps Argentina pull off miraculous comeback, register stellar 3-2 win over Egypt

Lionel Messi and Argentina overcame their biggest hurdle in Egypt in one of the most dramatic fashions. Registering a 3-2 after coming back from a two-goal deficit, it was Lionel Messi who led the charge for Argentina, helping them register a brilliant victory.

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Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on his international future after World Cup dream ends with loss to Spain

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he has played in his last FIFA World Cup but stated that he won’t be making “rash decisions” on whether he has played his last international match for the former European champions. Ronaldo’s bid for the elusive World Cup ended with a 1-0 defeat to 2010 champions Spain in the round of 16 in Dallas on Tuesday, July 7 (IST) as he broke down in tears walking off the pitch.

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