It was meant to be him. Lionel Messi once again proved why he remains football’s biggest star, scoring a hat-trick as Argentina began their FIFA World Cup title defence with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria in their Group J opener at Kansas City Stadium. The man who led Argentina to World Cup glory in […]
For many abandoned cats across the UAE, one familiar face has become a symbol of hope. Abdulkarim Ismail Al Zarouni, an Emirati born and raised in Dubai, has dedicated years of his life to rescuing and caring for stray and abandoned animals. Today, nearly 30 street cats regularly gather at feeding stations near his home, […]
Cape Verde’s FIFA World Cup debut produced one of the tournament’s biggest stories so far, as the African island nation held former champions Spain to a stunning goalless draw in their Group H clash, thanks largely to the extraordinary performance of 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha. Facing one of football’s traditional powerhouses, Cape Verde knew they would […]
Kerala’s only confirmed Nipah patient continues to remain on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, while health authorities have reported no new Nipah infections in the state. According to officials, the patient was administered the second dose of monoclonal antibody treatment as per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines. In a positive development, […]
A shocking incident briefly overshadowed the district-level inauguration of Kerala’s Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme on Monday when hot payasam accidentally spilled onto the head of Women and Child Welfare Minister Bindu Krishna at the KSRTC depot in Kollam. The incident occurred during celebrations marking the launch of the scheme, which provides free travel for […]
When Kerala launched the Priyadarshini scheme offering free KSRTC travel for women and transgender persons on Monday, the woman driving the inaugural bus embodied the spirit of the initiative itself. V P Sheela, 54, from Kottappady near Kothamangalam, drove the first bus under the scheme carrying Chief Minister V D Satheesan, ministers and senior officials. […]
In a major welfare initiative, Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday inaugurated the UDF government’s Priyadarshini scheme, enabling free travel for women and transgender persons on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) ordinary bus services across the state. The inaugural journey was led by two pioneering women KSRTC employees. Jayakumari, a conductor with 17 […]
The wait is finally over as Mexico welcomed the world to its capital for the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the start of football’s biggest global tournament. A grand opening ceremony was held at the iconic Mexico City Stadium, widely known as the Azteca Stadium, featuring vibrant cultural performances and a packed […]
The Kerala High Court has issued a strong warning to civic and highway authorities, stating that engineers and officials could be held personally liable if accidents occur due to potholes, road craters or other hazardous road conditions during the monsoon season. Justice Devan Ramachandran made the observation while hearing a petition concerning the deteriorating condition […]
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired a meeting of the Higher Committee for Future Technology Development and the Digital Economy, approving a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Among the key decisions was the launch of an executive plan […]