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After opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, Brazil have followed it up with two wins and finished top of Group C.

Palanisamy, Vijay’s close aide, film producer, and the head of a talent management company, was appointed as Private Secretary to the Chief Minister

The FIFA World Cup 2026's group stage is nearing its end, with 13 teams already securing spots in the Round of 32. A thrilling race is underway for the eight best third-placed teams to also advance. FIFA's ranking system, prioritising points, goal difference, goals scored, conduct, and FIFA rankings, will determine these crucial qualifiers. Several high-stakes matches remain, promising to finalise the knockout picture by Sunday morning.

The Union Minister praised the coming together of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on a common platform, saying the participation of the three CMs in the Tungabhadra event reflected a spirit of cooperation over a shared water resource

The Electricity Minister said the White Paper was presented to show that the tariff revision implemented by the previous government in 2022, which led to a spike in electricity charges for all categories of consumers, benefited neither the electricity department nor the consumers, as substantial expenditure was incurred on power purchase agreements

Belarus served as a staging ground for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, allowing Russian forces to launch their offensive from its territory. The conflict has now entered its fifth year. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly said in recent months that he believes Moscow is seeking to draw Belarus further into the war.

The Banglar Awaas Yojana in West Bengal aims to provide a sturdy home to individuals lacking proper housing or living in unsafe conditions. Eligible participants can receive Rs 1.3 lakh distributed over several installments and also benefit from 95 days of unskilled labor wages. Applicants must not own a pucca house and must be listed on the Permanent Waiting List from 2011.

In a statement, he said of the 1.26 lakh seats available in 181 government arts and science colleges, only around 71,500 seats had been filled so far, leaving over 55,000 vacant

A scuffle erupted at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as CPI(M) and BJP councillors clashed outside the Mayor's office. The CPI(M) demanded the resignation of a BJP councillor arrested in an assault case and questioned the validity of a recent oath taken by BJP members. The protest escalated when CPI(M) councillors allegedly blocked the Mayor's entry, leading to injuries among several councillors, mostly women. Police intervened to allow the Mayor access.

The West Bengal Chief Minister said that an FIR has been registered and five persons have been arrested

A shocking murder plot has unraveled in Pune after a real estate director's death at Lohagad Fort. His fiancée and her lover, initially accused of the crime, are now pointing fingers at each other. Investigators revealed a meticulously planned conspiracy involving multiple failed attempts before the fatal push, with the couple allegedly driven by an unwillingness to marry and a desire to avoid family disgrace.

Mr. Jaishankar also called for “greater capacity and opportunities” for the Global South to create new factors of growth, while highlighting that “the interests of a few” nations are being “openly prioritised” - without naming any country

V.D. Satheesan had been staying at Cantonment House, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition, while maintenance work was being carried out at Cliff House

EPFO 3.0 aims to deliver quicker automated claim settlements, instant withdrawals, multilingual self-service facilities and seamless payroll-integrated contributions.

According to the list issued by State BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary, the party has appointed 19 vice-presidents and eight general secretaries. Nineteen State Ministers have also been appointed as office bearers

The Mexico goalkeeper reached the milestone during his side's final Group A match against the Czech Republic in Mexico City on Wednesday.

Lavani artist Megha Ghadge has voiced profound respect for Shraddha Kapoor's portrayal of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, describing the teaser as both emotional and impactful. Ghadge, an award recipient in Vithabai's honor, shares a passion for performance and believes the film will introduce the iconic artist's legacy to a broader audience. She also notes the vital need to maintain Lavani's genuine essence as the genre evolves.

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has recently launched a new initiative to promote transparency by displaying information about vacant land parcels on its official website. This development follows Supreme Court rulings affirming land acquisition procedures. Citizens are encouraged to access this data for informational purposes only, as it is not intended for legal or commercial use. Regular updates to this information will be provided by DDA.