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FIFA world cup 2026: Haaland & Norway returned home after historic world cup run

Thousands of jubilant fans welcomed Erling Haaland and Norway's national football team home to Oslo after their historic FIFA World Cup run. Norway reached the men's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever, with Haaland scoring seven goals during the country's first World Cup appearance in 28 years before their campaign ended against England.

SC declines to restore Friday namaz inside Bhojshala, permits prayers at adjacent site

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Muslim side's appeal against the Bhojshala ruling while refusing to restore Friday namaz inside the complex and permitting prayers at a nearby open space.

50mn tonnes of sugar from deep space delivered a sweet start to life on Earth

Sugar is a crucial building block of life, and Earth received nearly 50 million tonnes of it over four billion years ago. Interstellar dust is full of it, a study has found, and could have possibly sprinkled it on other parts of the universe as well.

Dhamaal 4 vs Welcome To The Jungle box office: Which multi-starrer comedy had the bigger opening weekend?

Two major multi-starrer comedy films were released recently, giving the audience a double opportunity to laugh: Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 and Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle. Let's take a look at their first weekend collection.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Is Kylian Mbappe fit for the semifinal clash against Spain?

Kylian Mbappe did not join France's full training session before their FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against Spain. However, it was only a precaution and he is still expected to be available for the match.

Iran's propaganda LEGO video lists Laura Loomer as next target after Lindsey Graham

Iran's latest LEGO 'slopaganda' video targets Laura Loomer, references Lindsey Graham's death, and fuels fresh assassination conspiracy claims.

New York becomes first US state to halt new AI data centres: Here's why

As technology companies accelerate the construction of new data centres, lawmakers and regulators across dozens of US states are considering measures to curb their impact on power grids, electricity costs and local communities.

'Acts of violence': India lodges strong protest over Hormuz strikes, calls for end to attacks on commercial vessels

India expressed deep concern over the targeted strikes on the commercial vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one Indian sailor and injured several others.

Overuse of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini could trigger a dementia crisis, experts say

ChatGPT and other AI tools have been flagged as major risks to brain health. Over-reliance on them for everything means people stop exercising their brains. Experts say this could lead to a higher risk of dementia.

Dhurandhar draws only 900 people on day 1 in Japan after minting billions internationally

After minting billions at the global box office, Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar witnessed a shockingly poor response on the opening day of its release in Japan. The film was released in the country on July 10.

Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq oppose Al-Zaidi's US visit

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in the United States for talks with President Donald Trump, marking his first official foreign visit since taking office in May. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties, with agreements on energy, trade, and increased investment by U.S. companies high on the agenda.

FIFA WC 2026, Spain vs France SF: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Spain and France approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

CBSE's third language policy: Who must study R3 and what happens if you fail? WION Decodes

CBSE has clarified that the third language will not be part of the Class 10 Board exam for the current Class 9 batch. However, students must pass the school-based assessment in the subject to receive the CBSE Secondary School Examination Pass Certificate.

Supreme Court directs Centre to place aviation rules on record: What is Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam

Supreme Court has sought the Centre's rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 while hearing a plea on airfare regulation. The case raises questions over dynamic pricing, passenger rights, airline charges and whether India needs stricter oversight of ticket prices.

Sanjay Dutt was 'shaking' after 1993 blasts case verdict, recalls Ujjwal Nikam

Special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam recently revealed that Sanjay Dutt was visibly emotional after the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case's verdict was announced. Read on to know more.

'First true AI-powered iPhone': How iPhone 18 Pro could bring the AI transformation Apple has been preparing for years
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Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is poised to be its first true AI smartphone, launching in September 2026. Powered by the 2nm A20 Pro chip and 12GB of integrated RAM, it will run complex AI locally. It also features a variable-aperture camera and a massive 5,567mAh battery.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Is it worth the upgrade?
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Compare the 17 Pro and upcoming iPhone 18 Pro to decide your upgrade. The 17 Pro features a 3nm A19 chip, while the 18 Pro introduces a 2nm A20 Pro processor, variable aperture camera, and a smaller Dynamic Island.

Should you wait for the iPhone 18 Pro? Here's what leaks suggest
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The iPhone 18 Pro, expected in September 2026, aims to redefine smartphones. Leaks point to a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a 48MP variable aperture camera, 12GB of RAM, and a custom C2 modem. These upgrades could push the starting price to USD 1,299.

Vietnam boat tragedy: Mortal remains of Kerala couple arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

The mortal remains of Kerala businessman AC Thomas and his wife Loveni, who died in the tragic Vietnam speedboat capsize, arrived in Thiruvananthapuram.