FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32: Qualified Teams, Third-Place Race Explained The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is moving towards a tense finish as the new Round of 32 picture begins to take shape. With the tournament expanded to 48 teams, qualification is no longer limited only to group winners and runners-up. Under the new format, the top two teams from each of the 12 groups q

Kolkata Warehouse Collapse: 3 Killed, 18 Injured As Rescue Operation Continues In Taratala A major rescue operation is underway in Kolkata’s Taratala area after the roof of an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Wednesday, leaving three people dead and several others injured. Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Leaves Workers Trapped At le

Velachery–Tambaram Road To Be Named After Major Mukund Varadharajan The Velachery–Tambaram High Road in Chennai is set to be named after Major Mukund Varadharajan, the Indian Army officer who was killed in action and later honoured with the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award. The Tambaram Corporation Council has approved a resolution to name the 16-km

Allegations emerge in Nagpur property deal meeting case A case registered in Nagpur has drawn attention after a woman, married to an Indian Air Force officer, accused a former acquaintance of trapping her under the guise of a property transaction and subjecting her to sexual assault and intimidation. According to the complaint, the accused contacted her in early 2025 and invited her to a hotel on Wardha Road

Raghava Lawrence has triggered political buzz after saying that public opinion will guide his decision on whether to enter politics.

Kollam Students Test Positive For Shigella The confirmation of Shigella infection among students in Kollam has increased health surveillance in Kerala, with officials urging safe drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation measures.   Two Students Test Positive In Kollam Two students undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital, Parippally, in Kerala’s Kollam district have tested positive for Shigella infectio

Work From Home Mental Health Risks Rise As New Study Flags Loneliness New research suggests remote work may save commute time but could increase loneliness, anxiety, and emotional stress among some workers Work from home has become one of the most preferred workplace benefits since the COVID-19 pandemic changed office culture across the world. For many emplo

Vizag Steel Plant Blast Update The death toll in the Vizag Steel Plant explosion has increased to nine after another injured worker succumbed to severe burn injuries. Officials said the accident occurred during casting operations at Steel Melt Shop-1. Vizag Steel Plant Blast Toll Rises To 9 After Worker Dies Of Burns The death toll in the Vizag Steel Plant explosion has risen to nine after another injured worker succumbed to

Kerala Steps Up Shigella Watch Kerala has strengthened health surveillance after a four-year-old girl from Kozhikode died following a Shigella infection, while fresh cases among schoolchildren in Wayanad triggered concern among health officials. Health officials are now focusing on school-level monitoring, safe drinking water checks and food hygiene inspections to prevent further spread among children.

AirTrunk’s $30 Billion India Plan To Boost AI And Cloud Infrastructure AirTrunk’s massive India investment could give a major boost to AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure growth. Australian data centre company AirTrunk has announced a massive $30 billion investment plan for India, giving a major push to the country’s growing AI and cloud infrastructure sector. The company plans to develop around 5GW of new data centre capacity

Anupam Mittal’s Twice-A-Month Salary Idea Starts Fresh Payroll Debate In India Anupam Mittal’s suggestion to pay salaries twice a month has triggered debate over employee cash flow, financial stress, and payroll challenges in India. Anupam Mittal’s suggestion that Indian companies should consider paying salaries twice a month has started a fresh debate on how employees receive their monthly income. The idea sounds simple. Instead of waiti

UIDAI’s new Aadhaar app brings safer QR sharing, face authentication, and biometric lock controls   mAadhaar App To Be Replaced UIDAI’s old mAadhaar app will soon be discontinued as the government moves users to a new Aadhaar app with improved security and easier digital identity access. The new app is not just a redesigned version of mAadhaar. It focuses on safer Aadhaar sharing, better privacy, and stronger verification for

Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnics See Strong Placement Growth Government polytechnic colleges in Tamil Nadu have recorded a strong placement trend this year, highlighting the growing demand for diploma students in technical and vocational sectors. According to officials, one major reason behind the near-total placement performance is the practical nature of diploma courses. These programmes are designed to give students hands-on training, trade-specific knowledge

Bengal ED Raids Focus On Former Kolkata DCP And Sona Pappu Links ED Raids Multiple Bengal Locations The Enforcement Directorate has widened its probe in Bengal by conducting raids at nine locations in Kolkata and Murshidabad linked to former Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged strongman Sona Pappu, also known as Biswajit Poddar. The searches are part of an investigation into suspected land grabbing, extortion, illegal c

UDF Returns To Power In Kerala After 10 Years VD Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s new Chief Minister, marking the United Democratic Front’s return to power after a 10-year gap. UDF Forms Government In Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala at a grand ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. The United Democratic Front secured a strong victory by winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly,