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No Robert Lewandowski at FIFA World Cup 2026 as Poland go down to Sweden in dramatic finish

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No Robert Lewandowski at FIFA World Cup 2026 as Poland go down to Sweden in dramatic finish

Gothenburg: Robert Lewandowski will be missed at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, as Poland failed to qualify after losing to Sweden in the playoff final at the Strawberry Arena on Tuesday. It was a dramatic finish to the match as Viktor Gyökeres scored the winner in the 88th minute, confirming Sweden's qualification for the event for the first time since 2018. The Arsenal striker smashed the winner to take his team 3-2 ahead in the game to become the hero five days after netting a hat-trick in Sweden's playoff semifinal win over Ukraine. Interestingly, Sweden made it to the quarterfinals in…

UAE bars entry and transit for Iranians as airlines announce travel ban amid rising West Asia hostilities

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Apr

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World

UAE bars entry and transit for Iranians as airlines announce travel ban amid rising West Asia hostilities

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped Iranians from entering or transiting through the country as hostilities intensify in West Asia, three major airlines announced on Wednesday, as news agency PTI reported. Emirates, Etihad and FlyDubai stated on their websites that Iranian passport holders will no longer be allowed to travel into or via the UAE. The restriction comes amid a sharp escalation in regional conflict, including reports of repeated strikes targeting key infrastructure across several countries in the Middle East. Entry regulations in the UAE, an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms, are often not publicly detailed. However,…

Quote of the day by Mark Twain: “Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly…”

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Apr

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Lifestyle

Quote of the day by Mark Twain: “Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly…”

Mark Twain, one of the most celebrated literary figures in American literary history, was known for his wit, observations, and writings. Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, became a household name because of his most famous writings such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. Twain's writings were generally about the intricacies of the nature of man, society, and ethics, with an element of humour and reality. Twain was a fearless writer with an original voice, full of satire and wit. Twain was not only known for his writings but also for his speeches,…

Shah may attend Suvendu’s Bhabanipur nomination filing event

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Apr

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Politics, States

Shah may attend Suvendu’s Bhabanipur nomination filing event

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to attend the nomination filing of Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur on Thursday, signaling the BJP’s intensified push in the state ahead of the Assembly elections. Sources say the decision to field Adhikari against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the high-profile constituency was finalised by Shah, national President Nitin Nabin, and other central leaders following a “green signal” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Barring any last-minute official engagements at the Home Ministry, Shah is likely to attend the event marking Adhikari’s Bhabanipur nomination. Prior to the submission, he may address a public rally at…

Italy fail to qualify for third straight FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia in shootout

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Apr

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Italy fail to qualify for third straight FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia in shootout

Bosnia: Four-time champions Italy have missed out on qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive edition after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff final in Zenica on Tuesday. With this loss, Italy have become the first former champions to fail to qualify for three straight World Cups in history, even as none of the team's current players have ever participated in the tournament. To think that Italy were leading 1-0 in the game on the back of Moise Kean's goal until the 79th minute would be hurting them even more. Haris Tabakovic of Bosnia equalized…

When will US-Iran conflict end? Trump says it is possible in two to three weeks as mission nears finish

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Apr

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When will US-Iran conflict end? Trump says it is possible in two to three weeks as mission nears finish

Tehran: In a significant development, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude within the next two to three weeks, expressing a high degree of confidence in the mission's trajectory. Iran wants to make a deal, says Trump Speaking from the Oval Office, the US President indicated that an even swifter resolution remains a possibility if a diplomatic breakthrough is achieved."It's possible that we'll have a deal because they want to make a deal. They want to make a deal more than I want to make a deal. But in a fairly short…

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 195.5 amid West Asia conflict | Check new rates in your city

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Apr

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Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 195.5 amid West Asia conflict | Check new rates in your city

New Delhi: Prices of commercial LPG cylinders were increased by Rs 195.50 on Wednesday (April 1), following a surge in global oil prices linked to the widening conflict in West Asia. This comes after a previous hike of Rs 114.5 per 19-kg cylinder on March 1. The ongoing crisis has disrupted energy supplies to India, leading to an initial curtailment of LPG supplies to commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants, as authorities prioritised household consumption. Amid the war, commercial LPG consumers in major cities and urban areas have been advised to shift to PNG as part of a broader strategy…

South Africa announce central contract for players; David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen axed

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Apr

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South Africa announce central contract for players; David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen axed

New Delhi: Cricket South Africa has unveiled its contracted squads for the 2026–27 season, introducing several fresh faces. Among the headline developments is the awarding of first-time national deals to Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis and Karabo Meso. In total, 18 men’s and 15 women’s contracts have been issued, along with a hybrid deal for offspinner Simon Harmer. A separate pool of 20 men’s Players of National Interest has also been identified, highlighting those considered closest to stepping into the senior setup. These players remain under domestic contracts but are firmly within the national selection radar. One…

What is the longest over bowled in IPL history as Arshdeep Singh delivers 11 balls vs GT in IPL 2026?

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Mar

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What is the longest over bowled in IPL history as Arshdeep Singh delivers 11 balls vs GT in IPL 2026?

New Delhi: Arshdeep Singh sent down an 11-ball 20th over in Punjab Kings' IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh and entered the history books with his spell. The Kings made their way back into the contest after losing grip early on. The bowlers pegged the GT batters back as from 119/2 in 13.5 overs, they went down to 150/6 in 19 overs, scoring only 31 runs in 37 balls. However, momentum shifted towards the Titans when Arshdeep bowled an 11-ball 20th over. The speedster bowled as many as four…

Prasidh’s fiery spell goes in vain as Cooper Connolly writes new chapter in IPL folklore as PBKS beat GT

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Mar

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Prasidh’s fiery spell goes in vain as Cooper Connolly writes new chapter in IPL folklore as PBKS beat GT

Chandigarh: Chasing 163 runs, Punjab Kings had everything under control. The weather, however, changed and so did Gujarat Titan’s fortune. In the 13th over of the match, the Shubman Gill-led side introduced Prasidh Krishna, who single-handedly brought Gujarat back into the contest, which didn’t look like theirs for the majority of the time. The Karnataka pacer picked three quick wickets of Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis and with that, Gujarat seem to be in control, but the night belonged to Cooper Connolly in the end. The Australia international batted at number three, ahead of captain Shreyas Iyer and…