Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) The referee appointed for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between England and Argentina has found himself at the centre of attention even before a ball has been kicked. Moroccan-American official Ismail Elfath will oversee the high-profile clash at Atlanta Stadium, adding another major fixture to his growing résumé. The...
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Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon lifts-off to ISS: Inside Russia’s eight-month mission
The Soyuz rocket launches to the International Space Station with Expedition 75 crew members Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon, along with his two Russian cosmonauts on Tuesday lifted off aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft for his first spaceflight, beginning an approximately eight-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS).The spacecraft launched from the Baikonur...
IBM stock sees worst in 39 years, CEO admits company ‘failed’ to close large deals
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna IBM suffered a historic collapse on Wall Street on Tuesday (July 14) as its stock plunged 23% – marking the company’s worst single-day performance in 39 years, CNBC reported. IBM shares dropped 23.7% on October 19, 1987. The panic was triggered after the computing, software and consulting provider released preliminary second-quarter...
Cheaper cars & whisky: India-UK trade effective from July 15 – How India will benefit
Considered one of India’s most significant trade agreements in recent years, CETA will provide duty-free market access for almost 99% of Indian exports. (AI image) India-UK FTA: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement or CETA comes into effect from July 15, 2026. The landmark trade deal is set to deliver several benefits to Indian...
1.44kg gold, 12kg silver: Raid on Hyderabad civic official uncovers Rs 9.24cr assets
Telangana ACB registered a case against HMDA chief engineer B Ravinder (L). Searches unearthed assets valued at over Rs 9.24 crore from his properties HYDERABAD: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday registered a disproportionate assets case against a chief engineer of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).ACB has unearthed assets worth over Rs 9.24...
Who is Anil Menon? Indian-origin Nasa astronaut’s journey from Kerala to the Stars
From the high-altitude peaks of Mount Everest to the battlefields of Afghanistan, Dr. Anil Menon has spent his life pushing the boundaries of medicine and service. Tonight, the 49-year-old emergency physician and U.S. Space Force Colonel is taking his ultimate leap. Blasting off from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Dr. Menon is bound for...
Why is IBM stock crashing today? Shares plunge over 25% – here’s what’s driving the fall
IBM forecast adjusted earnings per share of $2.93 for the quarter, below the analysts’ consensus estimate of $3.02. (AP photo) IBM stock price crash: IBM shares tumbled on Tuesday after the company indicated that its second-quarter revenue would likely fall short of Wall Street expectations. Based on preliminary results, IBM projected quarterly revenue of $17.2...
Watch: Russia successfully launches Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon to space
Russia successfully launches Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon to space Nasa on Tuesday launched astronaut Anil Menon, an Indian-American to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.The mission marks Menon’s first journey into space and he is expected to spend around eight months aboard the orbiting...
Meta layoffs: 26 ex-employees sue, allege medical info was used to target them
Facebook-parent Meta taken to court by former employees Facebook parent company Meta is facing a major legal battle after 26 of its former employees filed a federal lawsuit accusing the social media giant of using biased, AI-powered software to select workers for mass layoffs. The lawsuit filed in a California federal court claims the company’s...
One of ‘biggest AI problems’ is forcing American and European companies to use Chinese models
Representative Image The cost of running sophisticated AI is pushing companies away from American labs toward China, a report has said, claiming that businesses ranging from Silicon Valley startups to European industrial giants are quietly replacing top-tier US AI models with cheaper Chinese alternatives, and integrating them into their business operations.A report by The Financial...
