Bengaluru FC’s Ryan Williams reflects on his transformative three years with Bengaluru FC and the Indian national team, expressing pride in helping Indian football grow. He discusses the club’s title ambitions under Pep Muñoz, adapting to Indian football, mentoring younger players, supporting OCI reforms for national team progress, and explains why Bengaluru’s relaxed lifestyle has
The Bombay High Court disposed of a petition challenging Maharashtra’s Marathi language rule for drivers. This action followed the state government’s decision to extend the deadline for learning the language by one year. The petition had argued that the rule violated fundamental rights of cab and auto-rickshaw drivers. The government’s extension provides drivers more time
Danish archaeologists discovered rare Viking textile remains near Varde. Corrosion from jewelry preserved these ancient wool and linen fragments. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into Viking dress from 1,300 years ago. Researchers will analyze the fibers and teeth for more information. Dating the textiles will reveal if ornaments were new or inherited.
A former private hunting preserve now serves as a vital wildlife refuge. This refuge protects tidal marshes and wooded ridges for migratory birds. Established in 1954, it has since expanded significantly in size. The area provides seasonal shelter for waterfowl and nesting grounds for many birds. It also supports mammals, reptiles, and marine species, preserving
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s 2026 season has ended prematurely due to an ankle injury. He sustained the ligament tear during training after a season’s best throw. Chopra will now miss the Diamond League Final and the Asian Games. This setback comes as he felt he was regaining his competitive momentum. His focus is now on
China’s largest memory chipmaker, CXMT, has sued the Pentagon this week. The company disputes its designation as a Chinese military company by the US government. CXMT states its DRAM chips are for civilian and commercial use only. This lawsuit follows similar challenges from other Chinese technology firms. The legal action highlights ongoing trade tensions over
In Himachal Pradesh, eligible residents can access financial support for building homes under the Swaran Jayanti Ashray Yojana. This initiative provides a grant of Rs 1,50,000 to help establish new residences. To qualify, applicants must be permanent residents belonging to SC, ST, or OBC categories, without any house ownership, and must adhere to specified income
A case has been filed against Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Chhatra Parishad organisers. This action follows an alleged violation of a Calcutta High Court order. Supporters reportedly pushed barricades and jostled with police personnel. Traffic was disrupted on Cathedral Road during the event. The programme also continued beyond the court-permitted time.
Russian petrol stations are rationing fuel due to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries. These strikes have disrupted domestic fuel supplies, causing shortages across the nation. Russia is now importing finished petrol from countries like India to meet demand. This unusual trade flow highlights the difference between crude production and refining capacity. The ongoing refinery damage
