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From Stars in the Stands to a Historic Halftime Show: Every Celebrity Spotted at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
From Stars in the Stands to a Historic Halftime Show: Every Celebrity Spotted at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
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The Spain vs Argentina final at MetLife Stadium doubled as one of the most star-studded events of 2026, with music icons, Hollywood A-listers, and world leaders in attendance
La Roja Claims A Deserved Triumph While Messi, the GOAT, Bows Out In A Mundane Setting
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Amidst a commanding Spanish victory and emotional farewell for the greatest footballer by accomplishment, the final of the 2026 World Cup announced the end of an era and perhaps the rise of another
US Receives Signals of Iran’s Willingness to Negotiate Amid Internal Divisions: Rubio
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Marco Rubio says US sees signals Iran seek talks amid internal divisions, as Washington continues strikes, urges allies to secure Hormuz, and Trump vows pressure to block Iran nuclear ambitions
Female Genital Mutilation: The Unkindest Cut
8 min read
Ahead of a Supreme Court verdict, fresh evidence from Kerala reveals that female genital mutilation remains a disturbing reality in parts of India
"We hit them very hard": Trump Says Latest US Strikes In Iran Honour Troops Killed In Conflict
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Amid the intensifying conflict, US President Donald Trump stated that the most recent wave of American military operations was launched in memory of the American troops killed over the past few days
‘No Violation of Liberty’: Delhi HC on Sonam Wangchuk’s Hospital Transfer
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Delhi High Court upheld the government’s decision to shift fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital, citing his deteriorating health, and refused his plea for transfer to a private facil ...
Global Rankings: Are Some Indices Stacked Against India?
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Do global ranking studies reflect objective data or subjective perceptions? The debate becomes particularly relevant when one examines India’s position in the World Press Freedom Index
Spain's Control Meets Argentina's Chaos as FIFA World Cup Final Awaits Its Verdict
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Spain's unbeaten defence faces Argentina's late-drama specialists in Sunday's World Cup final. Messi seeks back-to-back titles as Scaloni's flexible side meets Spain's dominant midfield, with Mamdani ...
Proof and Prejudice In Karnataka’s SIR Drive
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Congress calls it voter protection; BJP sees a smokescreen for illegal migrants as Karnataka’s new certificate collides with the SIR drive