FIFA president Gianni Infantino insisted Iran would play World Cup matches in the United States as the soccer governing body’s Congress opened on Thursday without the country’s delegation, its absence highlighting tensions and challenges surrounding the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the congress. (REUTERS) “Let me start at the outset. Of course Iran…
Ajith Kumar celebrates his birthday on May 1. The actor who is turning 55, remains one of the biggest names in Tamil cinema.Director Adhik Ravichandran extended birthday wishes to Ajith Kumar. He shared a picture from the sets of ‘Good Bad Ugly’ and an update regarding his next ‘AK64’. Adhik Ravichandran’s wish ‘GBU’ director wrote,…
Kajaria Ceramics reported a strong March quarter performance on April 30, with profitability surging and margins expanding sharply, even as its shares came under pressure following the announcement of a share buyback. Net profit more than tripled to ₹156 crore from ₹43 crore a year ago, while revenue rose 12% year-on-year to ₹1,373 crore. Operating…
BHOPAL: The sinking of a cruise boat in Jabalpur’s Bargi dam has reignited outrage over Madhya Pradesh Tourism’s alleged negligence on passenger safety, echoing a near-tragic incident in Bhopal four years ago.The vessel capsized during a routine cruise ride on the Narmada, throwing dozens of tourists into turbulent waters and exposing what eyewitnesses described as…
The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been lowered effective May 1, 2026. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market will remain unchanged. The levy on…
Gianni Infantino. (AFP Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the United States.The announcement came during Infantino’s address at the 76th FIFA Congress held in Vancouver, where he emphasized football’s role in promoting unity across a divided world….
NEET UG 2026 exam: NTA outlines permitted items and dress code rules NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an advisory outlining dress code norms and permitted items for candidates appearing in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 3, 2026, across designated…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s ‘Raja Shivaji’ has hit the theaters today on May 1, 2026, coinciding with Maharashtra Day. Ahead of its release in cinemas, the makers hosted a premiere show on April 30, 2026, in Mumbai. Several celebs, including the cast of the film, had arrived for the special screening of the period drama. The attendees…
Apple has accused India’s competition body of exceeding its powers by pushing the US tech company to submit its financials in an antitrust case related to the iPhone apps market, while Apple challenges the law governing penalties, documents show. An April 24 non-public Indian court submission by Apple, reviewed by Reuters on Thursday, is the…
11cm in 1 hour: Deluge could have filled 30,000 pools, two-thirds of Bengaluru’s lakes BENGALURU: The squally thundershowers along with hailstorms that lasted a little over an hour Wednesday evening across central Bengaluru — hailed as the wettest April day in the city’s recorded climatological history — poured over 11cm of rain, according to India…
