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Breaking the hegemony: The rise of football's new powers
For years, the so-called underdogs have raised their voices. Now the challenge before them is to break through the glass ceiling and dismantle the long-standing dominance of Europe and South America at the World Cup.
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June 07, 2026
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A White-Gold Mine
A friend had invited me for dinner to his house. I went over around 7:30 in the evening.
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June 07, 2026
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Desktop Doodles Photu, Please
There are those who love to be photographed. You can find them “photo bombing’ frames where they have no business to be in. But they are there, smiling sheepishly.
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June 07, 2026
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US and Iran trade strikes near Strait of Hormuz as talks hit a wall
Tensions between the United States and Iran moved dangerously close to reopen conflict on Friday as both sides exchanged another round of military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that serves as one of the world's most vital oil transit routes.
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June 07, 2026
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Can we ever have safe travels?
Every Eid in Bangladesh turns into an unhappy memory for those who lose their loved ones in transportation-related incidents.
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June 07, 2026
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Samajwadi Party extends full support to Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's 'Rashtramata' campaign
Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, who is leading a nationwide public awareness campaign seeking to have the cow declared the \"Mother of the Nation,\" received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Samajwadi Party family in Saifai.
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June 07, 2026
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KTR seeks probe into alleged ₹1,600 crore Singareni scam
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) has demanded an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged disappearance of nearly 40 lakh metric tonnes of coal worth around Rs 1,600 crore from Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
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June 07, 2026
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Canada held 1-1 by Ireland in final WC warm-up
Chiedozie Ogbene’s goal pulled Ireland into a 1-1 draw with Canada on Friday night in the Canadians’ final tune-up before the World Cup.
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June 07, 2026
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'Surat reaffirms commitment to a strong and self-reliant India'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the people of Surat had collectively reaffirmed their commitment to building a strong and self-reliant India, describing the city as a symbol of dynamism, determination and development.
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June 07, 2026
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Political legacy takes centre stage in BJP ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
As the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections draw closer, \"legacy politics\" has once again come into focus within the BJP. Several senior party leaders are keen to see their children enter active politics and expand their families' political influence.
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June 07, 2026
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Suman Kalyanpur (1937-2026): A Serene, Enchanting Star in the Sky of Melody
Today, the world of music feels a little more silent. A gentle, lucid and humble voice has fallen quiet forever. Suman Kalyanpur is no more. She passed away on May 31.
3 min |
June 07, 2026
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KL Rahul, Shubman Gill tons put India in complete control against Afghanistan
KL Rahul and Shubman Gill struck impressive centuries, while P Sai Sudharsan continued his strong start to Test cricket with a fluent 81, as India dominated the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, reaching 368/3 in 85 overs at stumps in New Chandigarh on Friday.
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June 07, 2026
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Lalu, Rabri Devi return govt protection in protest after security scaled down
Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav have returned the security personnel assigned to them, days after the Bihar government significantly scaled down the security cover of several members of the Yadav family.
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June 07, 2026
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Congress, Uddhav Sena accuse Sharad Pawar-led NCP of secret nexus with BJP
Maharashtra's opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) parties Congress and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena accused the Sharad Pawar-led NCP of being hand in glove with the ruling BJP on Saturday after the candidate fielded by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP from Pune, withdrew from the Legislative Council (Vidhan Sabha) election at the last minute.
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June 07, 2026
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Layered approach needed for pristine examinations
The present trend in examinations reflects a shift toward digital platforms and computerised evaluation.
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June 07, 2026
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Nadda, Kharge spar over NFHS-6 findings on health and nutrition
The political debate over the findings of the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) intensified on Saturday, with Health Minister J.P. Nadda rejecting criticism by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and arguing that the survey reflects improvements in several key health indicators over the past decade.
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June 07, 2026
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Land allotments to three companies cancelled in Agra node of UP Defence Industrial Corridor
The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has cancelled the land allotments of three companies in the Aligarh Phase-1 Defence Node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
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June 07, 2026
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Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam tennis title
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15. At 19, she’s a Grand Slam champion.
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June 07, 2026
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Bumrah named in India’s squad for Asian Games 2026
Jasprit Bumrah will return to India’s T20 setup for the 2026 Asian Games after being named in a full-strength 15-member squad for the tournament in Japan later this year.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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Beyond Signatures
India’s recent trade diplomacy has produced an unusual paradox. New Delhi is negotiating or concluding trade agreements with a range of partners even as questions persist about what earlier agreements have actually delivered.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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The Pinch Point: Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In an era defined by seamless connectivity, our hands have become the primary interface through which we navigate the world.
3 min |
June 07, 2026
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UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
The UN food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high.
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June 07, 2026
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RBI considering plastic currency notes, no decision taken yet: Guv
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is examining a proposal to introduce polymer or plastic currency notes, although no final decision has been taken yet, Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said.
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June 07, 2026
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Why the number of writers is increasing but the number of readers is decreasing
We are living in the golden age of authorship. Everyone is now a writer. We are writing bios, poems, how-to guides, and, of course, aggressive complaints against whomever we wish to.
5 min |
June 07, 2026
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Why no one can own history
In order to narrate and organize the past in a systematic manner, a discipline emerged that came to be known as history.
3 min |
June 07, 2026
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Years of Grace
‘Under her loving care and able leadership, the National Museum acquired international recognition as one of the most important institutions of its kind not only in India but also in Asia. Because of her persistent efforts and forethought the Museum Movement in India gained in strength and fillip and the museums in India came to be recognised not only as the abodes of the cultural objects and research but also as disseminators of knowledge’
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June 07, 2026
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Grateful for the support, it’s essential to succeed’: Praggu on Adani Group’s backing
Fresh from scripting history by becoming the first Indian champion at the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa credited the importance of a strong corporate support system in helping athletes perform at the highest level and thanked the Adani Group for backing him throughout his success.
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June 07, 2026
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Israeli air strikes kill nine including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal.
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June 07, 2026
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Adieu, Maverick
Anik Dutta’s storytelling struck a unique balance, promoting reflection while never compromising fun.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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Shreyas replaces SKY as India's new T20I captain, Sooryavanshi earns maiden call-up
Out of the national T20I set-up since December 2023, star batter Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India's new T20I captain, replacing two-time World Cup winner Suryakumar Yadav, who has been dropped from the squad for the upcoming series in Ireland and England.
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