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New Delhi: Argentina were stretched to the limit before edging Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic contest to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16, while Colombia narrowly defeated Ghana 1-0 and Egypt advanced after a penalty shootout win over Australia in a tense knockout round. In Miami, Argentina faced one of their toughest challenges of the tournament as Cape Verde pushed the defending champions to the edge. Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a moment of brilliance, taking his World Cup tally to 20 goals and extending his record streak in the competition. However, Cape…

New Delhi: India has stated that its development cooperation with Bangladesh is guided by a mutually agreed roadmap and that all related developments will be taken into account in its overall approach to the Teesta river project. The statement comes amid reports of discussions between Bangladesh and China on the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project during a recent high level visit to Beijing, raising strategic interest in the river basin that lies close to India’s sensitive Siliguri Corridor. The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s position on the Teesta issue has already been communicated to Dhaka and reiterated…

New Delhi: The Centre has issued a detailed clarification countering claims circulating on social media about the E20 ethanol blended petrol programme, rejecting concerns ranging from excessive water use and engine damage to doubts over insurance and environmental impact. In a ten point explanation, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the programme, which blends up to 20 percent ethanol in petrol, is backed by scientific studies, global adoption and regulatory safeguards. The government said misinformation around the initiative was creating unnecessary confusion among vehicle owners. Responding to claims that ethanol production requires extremely high water consumption, the ministry…

New Delhi: The investigation into the death of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal has taken a new turn after police uncovered alleged Snapchat messages and coded conversations exchanged between accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary. According to investigators, recovered mobile data suggests the two communicated using nicknames and coded language to avoid detection and complicate surveillance efforts. Officials told the court that a detailed examination of these conversations is necessary to understand the motive and the extent of the alleged conspiracy. A purported Snapchat exchange has now become a key focus of the probe. In the conversation, Siya allegedly asked a…

New Delhi: The Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad has uncovered an alleged terror module linked to the banned outfit Jaish e Mohammed that was reportedly working to spread extremist ideology and establish an active network across the state. According to investigators, the group functioned as a sleeper cell and was involved in efforts to radicalise individuals through various communication channels while laying the groundwork for future terror activities. Authorities said the module was operating under a coordinated conspiracy aimed at expanding the organisation’s influence in Gujarat. The investigation began after intelligence inputs pointed to individuals allegedly working on behalf of the…

New Delhi: The Central government has issued a notice to Telegram over the alleged large scale circulation of pirated films, web series and other copyrighted content on the platform, directing it to take immediate corrective measures and submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the move is intended to protect India’s creator economy and safeguard the interests of filmmakers, broadcasters, OTT platforms, producers and distributors from online piracy and copyright infringement. Following complaints from content owners and streaming platforms, authorities examined the issue and identified 3,142 Telegram channels that were allegedly distributing…

New Delhi: The Centre has designated 23 additional individuals as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, marking one of the largest expansions of the list in recent years as part of a broader effort to dismantle cross border terror networks targeting India. The latest notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs add the individuals to the Fourth Schedule of the UAPA, which empowers the government to designate persons as terrorists if they are found to be involved in terrorist activities. The move is aimed at weakening the leadership, recruitment, training and financial structures of terror organisations operating from…