Customer wins Rs 15,000 compensation after restaurant collects Rs 151 service charge as ‘staff contribution’; Consumer Commission orderA man has won Rs 15,000 compensation after a Jalandhar restaurant charged him Rs 151.53 as service charge. The Consumer Commission ruled th...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Under the radar: These less-than-stars have made an impact at the FIFA World CupThe World Cup is showcasing unheralded players alongside global stars. Livano Comenencia scored Curacao's first World Cup goal. Boualem Kho...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
How old is Cristiano Ronaldo? The strict no pasta, no bread, no milk diet helping football legend thrive at 41Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, is making history in his sixth FIFA World Cup. His remarkable longevity and elite performance are attributed to a...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Pizza Hut: From $600 loan to 20,000 stores and the new $2.7 billion twist for the global empirePizza Hut, a nearly 70-year-old American icon, has been split in a $2.7 billion deal. Yum Brands is selling its international business outs...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Sodexo in talks to buy Shashi CateringGlobal food services giant Sodexo is reportedly in discussions to acquire Shashi Catering Services. This potential deal could be the larges...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decadesAustralia's weather bureau has warned of an El Nino forming in the tropical Pacific. This weather pattern could become one of the strongest...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Donald Trump likely to present FIFA World Cup trophy to winning captainUS President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy. FIFA has approved his participation in the ceremony. This follows his role at ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAOIndia faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stre...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Japan vs Netherlands: 3 goals in 13 minutes & finally a drawFIFA World Cup 2026: Japan fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. Daichi Kamada scored t...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
French President Macron hails 'Chandrayaan-3' lunar landing as proof of India's innovation prowessFrench President Emmanuel Macron praised India's Chandrayaan-3 mission. He called it a prime example of India's innovation and technologica...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire, but lives in a 20x20-foot home with an almost empty fridgeElon Musk has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the world's first trillionaire. This unprecedented wealth follows SpaceX's successful...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
World Cup 2026: Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its opener behind Vinicius Junior goalBrazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in a high-profile World Cup group match. Morocco took an early lead through Ismael Saibari. Viniciu...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI directorIndia is now a global leader in agriculture, achieving food self-sufficiency. Foodgrain production has significantly increased, and agri ex...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST