NEW DELHI: Africa has achieved its best-ever performance at a FIFA World Cup, with nine of its 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 tournament. It is the first time so many African nations have qualified for the knockout stage. The previous record was just two teams, set at the 2014 World…
Ahead of the University of Delhi (DU) undergraduate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session, Hansraj College has launched a Campus Connect programme for students planning to apply for admission this year.The initiative will allow aspiring students to visit the campus, interact with faculty members, and learn more about academics, student life and college facilities before…
Tamil star Dhanush became emotional while paying his last respects to veteran filmmaker and actor K. Bhagyaraj. The legendary filmmaker passed away on June 27 at the age of 73, leaving the Kollywood industry in deep shock. Dhanush gets emotional at Bhagyaraj’s funeral Several actors, filmmakers, and political leaders visited to offer their condolences. Dhanush…
India’s fixed income market enters a new era of growth as investors increasingly look for balanced and resilient investment strategies. The market is witnessing increased retail participation, regulatory reforms, and growing relevance in portfolio allocation. As fixed income continues to gain momentum in India’s financial ecosystem, IndiaBonds presents the CNBC-TV18 India Fixed Income Summit, powered…
Novak Djokovic Opens Up on Special Bond With Virat Kohli (Image: X) Some sporting rivalries define eras. Others, despite unfolding in different arenas, create a unique bond built on mutual respect. That is exactly what exists between tennis legend Novak Djokovic and cricket great Virat Kohli.Speaking during Wimbledon, the 24-time Grand Slam champion offered a…
AITC files police complaint against rebel leaders (ANI images) All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Sunday lodged a police complaint alleging that several rebel leaders forged the party’s name, symbol and official letterhead to impersonate the organisation.In a letter addressed to the Officer-in-Charge of New Town Police Station under the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, the AITC…
Casualties took place on both sides of Russia-Ukraine border after drone strikes Civilians were killed on both sides of the Russian-Ukrainian border over the weekend as drone and artillery attacks intensified, local officials said.In Russia’s Bryansk region, a Ukrainian drone hit a car near the border, killing two people, the region’s acting governor said. Russian…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is over, and the tournament has finally entered the zone where reputation is no longer insurance. The expanded 48-team format gave more nations room to dream, but the Round of 32 has quickly reminded everyone that World Cups are still decided by pressure, bracket luck and the ability…
ACTIVE CISCE to assess health and fitness of 31 lakh students across schools NEW DELHI: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has launched a large-scale physical health and fitness assessment programme, ACTIVE CISCE, covering more than 31 lakh students across its affiliated schools. The initiative aims to integrate physical fitness into the…
’It’s too much for Malayalis’: Baiju Santhosh defends Jayaram’s over-the-top humility and asks him to ‘tone it down’ Mollywood actor Jayaram is known for his humble behaviour, but he has recently faced criticism for being overly humble, with several netizens claiming that he is merely putting it on. The actor has also been trolled for…
