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After Brazil And Uruguay, Kolkata Set To Host Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Legends On November 25
Kolkata will host a legends match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on November 25, 2026, at the Salt Lake Stadium, announced West Bengal sports minister Indranil Khan.
President Xi holds welcome ceremony for Botswana's president
President Xi holds welcome ceremony for Botswana's president
Why Chinese shopping malls are holding sneak-eating contests
Why Chinese shopping malls are holding sneak-eating contests
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says
On Tuesday, drones targeted two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, causing significant damage and injuries. Rescuers successfully evacuated the crew from one ship, while a second vessel sank during the attack. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the strikes and sought assistance from NATO and the European Union. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of responsibility for these attacks on commercial vessels.
China, Togo elevate ties to community with shared future for new era
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Council of the Togolese Republic Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé announced on Tuesday that the two countries would elevate bilateral relations to a China-Togo community with a shared future for the new era.
President Xi holds talks with Botswana's president
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, with the two heads of state announcing the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Ex-gang leader faces maximum penalty of life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder
A former gang leader was set to be sentenced on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, capping the lone prosecution of a long-unsolved murder that shaped the golden age of rap
Scindia calls for faster tailored credit flow to Northeastern states at bankers' conclave
During a recent gathering at Mizoram University, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urged financial institutions to provide credit solutions that address the specific needs of the Northeast region. He criticized generic banking products as insufficient, emphasizing customization for each state. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma shared initiatives requiring investment, hinting at potential economic drivers for the area that could facilitate sustained growth and enhance public welfare.
Piyush Goyal questions Congress’s criticism of Election Commission amid SIR row
Piyush Goyal defended the Election Commission of India during a BJP press conference regarding Congress allegations. He emphasized the autonomy provided to the Commission by the Modi government and contrasted it with Congress’s history. Goyal raised concerns about former election officials’ subsequent political roles in Congress. He highlighted recent changes in the appointment process for the Chief Election Commissioner under the current government.
Former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan under investigation for corruption
Huang Qifan, former mayor of Chongqing and a survivor of multiple regional graft scandals, is under investigation for corruption, according to state media. State news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday that the Communist Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was investigating Huang for alleged serious violations of discipline and law, a euphemism for corruption. Huang, 74, was mayor of the southwestern municipality from 2010 to 2016, overseeing an economic boom while navigating...