TN orders anti-bribery boards in all govt offices
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has launched a fresh drive to strengthen transparency in public administration by directing all government departments, district administrations, local bodies, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and…
Argentina boss Scaloni leaves press conference in tears after World Cup heartbreak
New York July 20 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni struggled to contain his emotions when asked about his own future and left his post-match news conference in tears after FIFA World Cup final defeat at the hands of Spain. Scaloni, whose contract…
HM Amit Shah to table bill today making insulting ‘Vande Mataram’ a criminal offence
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation…
Nick Jonas celebrates proposal anniversary with Priyanka Chopra, shares pic from moment when she said ‘yes’
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Singer-actor Nick Jonas took a trip down memory lane, back to the times when he proposed to his lady love Priyanka Chopra Jonas, eight years ago. Taking to his social media account, on Sunday night, Nick shared an intimate…
Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike today if three conditions fulfilled
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for more than three weeks, said he would end his fast on Monday only if the three conditions outlined in a handwritten letter from Safdarjung Hospital are…
Porro fulfills grandfather’s wish as Spain lifts World Cup
New York, July 20 (IANS) Spain defender Pedro Porro said he kept a promise to his grandfather by helping Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, setting up the extra-time winner that brought a second star home. Substitute Ferran Torres swept the…
Mbappe becomes first player to win Golden Boot twice
New York, July 20 (IANS) France captain Kylian Mbappe has won the Golden Boot for FIFA World Cup 2026, retaining the title of tournament top scorer which he claimed at Qatar 2022. The France forward took his tally to ten with a double in Les Bleus’ 6-4…
US hit Iran again in tribute to three fallen service members: Trump
Washington, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that American forces had struck Iran again in honour of three US service members believed to have died, while asserting that Tehran had suffered extensive military damage and no longer controlled…
FIFA WC: Spain midfielder Rodri wins Golden Ball
New York, July 20 (IANS) Spanish midfield maestro Rodri has secured the Golden Ball, awarded to the FIFA World Cup Player of the Tournament, for his performances in the 2026 global showpiece. Spain – already reigning European champions –…
Fresh Iranian attacks reported in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, prompting calls for de-escalation
Cairo, July 20 (IANS) Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain reported fresh Iranian attacks as renewed US-Iran hostilities spilled into neighbouring countries, prompting calls for de-escalation across the Middle East. Jordan’s air defenses intercepted three…