Maha institutes on mission to build 2 sats for 360° view of sky

Physical Research Laboratory, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Raman Research Institute are the other scientific institutions involved in the mission—‘Daksha’.

Poll panel never had partisan, unqualified EC pick: AG to SC

SELECTION UNDER SCANNER

Oppn latches onto SC remark, says BJP govt 'weakened' EC

‘EC MUST BE NEUTRAL’

Poll body had 15 CECs in 26 yrs, SC 22 CJIS in 24 years

Since 2000, many of the CJIs’ tenures could be counted in days—Justice G B Patnaik (40 days), Justice S Rajendra Babu (30 days) and Justice U U Lalit (74 days).

Saxena stars in Mumbai win

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Chance for Gill to cement ODI spot for WC

After yet another T20I bilateral series win, the Indian team will be in high spirits as they now take on the Kiwis in the 50 overs format.

Sarfaraz ton helps Mumbai qualify

Before boarding the flight for Bangladesh with the India A team, Sarfaraz Khan had a tick a few boxes.

City-Pep combo to stay till 2025

Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract with Manchester City that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2025.

Glazers to sell United?

Owners To Evaluate Options To Serve Club’s Fans

Solid Morocco hold Croatia

Morocco held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game of the World Cup on Wednesday, producing a spirited display against the 2018 runners-up led by Luka Modric.

First win crucial in tough group for Swiss, Cameroon

Even for their opening game at the World Cup, Switzerland against Cameroon has the look of a must-win opportunity in a tough group.

KOREA'S SON FACES URUGUAY CHALLENGE

South Americans Have The Right Blend Of Youth And Experience

PORTUGAL WILL NOT BE DISTRACTED BY RONALDO'S MAN UTD SAGA: COACH

He said he did not want to repeat the experience of Euro 2016 when Portugal draw all of their three group stage games, even if they then went on to win the competition.

Clubless Ronaldo in focus in Portugal's opening game

Cristiano Ronaldo is in the shop window as he starts his fifth and probably final World Cup with Portugal.

BRAZIL WAIT TO REALISE THE DREAM

No World Cup Truly Begins Till Selecao Open Their Campaign. Can Thiago Silva’s Men Overcome The Pressures & Restore The Team’s Pre-Eminence In Qatar?

Opening loss raises doubts over Argentina's fitness

Now the pressure is on Lionel Messi and Argentina, who cannot afford to lose their next match against Mexico on Saturday.

'Go-karting' Giroud helps France zoom past opening hurdle

Team First Defending Champs Since Brazil In 2006 To Win Opening Game

Enrique's Spain begin their march in emphatic fashion

18 Aged 18 years and 110 days, Gavi is the youngest goalscorer in a World Cup match since Pele in the 1958 final against Sweden (17y 249d).

'With no points, we are under pressure now'

Germany are under pressure after suffering a shock 2-1 defeat by Japan in their opening match, head coach Hansi Flick said on Wednesday.

GERMANY GET A TASTE OF OWN MEDICINE

JAPAN STUN 2014 CHAMPIONS 2-1; BOTH 'BLUE SAMURAI' SCORERS PLY THEIR TRADE IN THE BUNDESLIGA

Workers protest, beaten up at virus-hit Chinese iPhone factory

Videos that said they were filmed at the factory in the city of Zhengzhou showed thousands of people in masks facing rows of police in protective suits with plastic riot shields.

Deuba's party emerging as single largest in Nepal polls

The Nepali Congress of PM Sher Bahadur Deuba has won 13 of 22 results declared, with three each going to the main opposition Nepal Communist Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) party and the newly formed National Independent Party (NIP).

12 people lashed before crowded stadium in Af

The first confirmed public lashing since last year’s Taliban takeover took place November 11, when 19 men and women received 39 lashes each for alleged theft and adultery.

Bolsonaro contests poll loss, wants votes annulled

Such an action would leave Bolsonaro with 51% of the remaining valid votes — and a reelection victory, a lawyer for the president and his Liberal Party, said on Tuesday.

UK SC rejects Scotland bid for new independence vote

The Scottish government cannot hold a second referendum on independence without approval from the British parliament, the UK’s top court ruled on Wednesday.

Nirav Modi moves HC for permission to appeal against extradition ruling

Billionaire Indian fugitive Nirav Modi has moved the UK high court to obtain permission to appeal its decision to allow his extradition to India in the UK Supreme Court.

Pak govt-army stalemate over next military chief ends

The Shehbaz Sharif-led government in Pakistan confirmed on Wednesday that it had received from the defence ministry a summary on the appointment of the next army chief, days before Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa is due to retire.

Russian missile strikes force Ukraine to shut N-plants

Neighbouring Moldova Reports Power Loss In Half Of Country

Supreme Court OKS handover of Trump tax returns to US Congress

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.

Walmart staffer opens fire in US store, kills 6

Virginia Horror Comes 3 Days After Shooting At Gay Club In Colorado Left 5 Dead; US Has Seen 40 Mass Killings In 2022.