Spread the love Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Portugal have appointed experienced coach Jorge Jesus as their new national team manager after their disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16. The 71-year-old replaces Roberto Martinez, who parted ways with the Portuguese Football Federation just two days before the...
How China can bring Taiwan to its knees without firing a shot
Spread the love For decades, discussions about a war over Taiwan have centred on one dramatic image: thousands of Chinese troops crossing the Taiwan Strait, storming beaches under heavy fire while missiles rain down from the sky.Increasingly, military analysts believe Beijing may prefer a different opening move.Rather than launching the largest amphibious assault since the Second World War, China could...
Watch: Sachin, hailed as ‘perhaps the greatest batsman of all time’, spotted at Wimbledon
Spread the love Sachin Tendulkar (Screengrabs) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was among the star attractions at Wimbledon on Friday as he attended the men’s singles semifinals at the All England Club. During the live broadcast, the former India batter was seen enjoying the action on the court, with one commentator describing him as “perhaps the greatest batsman of all time”...
Trump dismantles poll body, raising suspicion of rigging
Spread the love The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move that has sent shock waves through the US and triggered suspicions among critics that US President Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to rig the November midterm elections, the White House has dismantled a bipartisan federal agency that helps America’s sprawling and often chaotic voting system function.It is the...
E20 petrol row: Govt answers 9 FAQs on mileage, performance, damage, pricing & more
Spread the love The government has said that the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme is a major component of India’s energy strategy,. (E85 petrol – ANI photo) Seeking to clarify the goals and usage implications of ethanol-blended petrol, the government has come out with a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The move comes amid backlash and concerns about the...
‘Just a shame’: RCB star reveals Kohli was secretly photographed during private meet
Spread the love Jordan Cox feels sorry for Virat Kohli (Image: X) England batter Jordan Cox has expressed disappointment over the lack of privacy afforded to Virat Kohli, revealing that the former India captain was secretly photographed during what was meant to be a quiet catch-up in London. Cox, who met his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate and mentor ahead...
‘I thought it was cancer’: Pooja Bhatt recalls discovering a breast lump during Bigg Boss OTT
Spread the love Pooja Bhatt revealed that she discovered a lump in her breast while she was a contestant inside the Bigg Boss OTT 2 house. Speaking to Cyrus Broacha, Pooja shared that she first noticed the lump during the second week of the reality show while taking a shower after completing bathroom duty. “I go in to take a...
‘Lost my son & dad’: Ketan’s father writes to President, seeks fast-track justice
Spread the love Vishal Agarwal has appealed to President Murmu for a swift investigation in the case PUNE: Grieving the loss of both his son and father within weeks, Ketan Agarwal’s father, Vishal Agarwal, has written to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking a fast-tracked investigation and speedy trial in the murder case.In an emotional appeal, he said the tragedy had devastated...
‘I order you to order …’ : High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI
Spread the love High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI, throws papers (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court witnessed dramatic scenes on Friday after a petitioner appearing in person created a ruckus during a hearing, threw case papers inside the courtroom and allegedly used abusive language against the Chief Justice of India (CJI) before...
Monsoon session: NDA in command, opposition in disarray. Will DMK tilt the balance?
Spread the love NDA in command, opposition in disarray. Will DMK tilt the balance? NEW DELHI: The end of the Budget session of Parliament this year marked a rare high for the opposition. The Congress-led INDIA bloc united with other opposition parties to prevent the Centre from passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. The Bill linked implementation of women’s reservation to...
