Today, August 8, 2026, the football world is mourning. Lionel Messi‘s father and longtime agent, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after battling a prolonged illness. But Jorge Messi was never just the father of the world’s greatest footballer. He was the architect of everything that followed. The quiet, determined…
LIBRA Weekly Horoscope – Harmony, Wise Decisions, and Meaningful Relationships Lead You Forward (AI Image) The week opens on a brighter note than you may expect, Libra. Early on, luck seems to stand beside you like a patient friend, especially in practical matters and household concerns. There is a sense that things can move in…
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the University of Delhi’s official website, du.ac.in The University of Delhi (DU) has released the third merit list for undergraduate (UG) admissions 2026 today, August 8. Candidates can check the DU UG 2026 merit list on the official admission website at ugadmission.uod.ac.in or through du.ac.in.The third merit list…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Big strides, assured footwork, smart use of the crease, fluent shots and solid defence. These were the highlights of Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 142 off 164 balls at the Nondescript Cricket Club in Colombo on Saturday. The classy left-hander was not a starter when the squad was picked for the series. Still, the…
Tarun Chugh, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, alleging that the Bhagwant Mann-led government is focused on managing headlines and covering up issues while the state grapples with a worsening law and order situation, drug abuse and rising…
Chennai: Anna Nagar’s iconic Tower Park may lose one acre of land if Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) agrees to Tamil Nadu Housing Board’s (TNHB) plans ‘to reclaim land currently under GCC’s control’. TNHB has sought the transfer of nearly an acre within the 15-acre green space.Officially called Dr Visvesvaraya Tower Park, the landmark is known…
Severe water cuts and low-pressure supply are expected to impact several neighbourhoods across the city’s West Zone, North West Zone and South West Zones Ahmedabad: Water supply in western Ahmedabad is likely to be disrupted on Tuesday following a scheduled power shutdown at a key water treatment facility.Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) announced that the 400MLD…
Malda: A schoolteacher was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle in North Dinajpur’s Islampur on Saturday morning. The 55-year-old Najrul Islam, headmaster of Ramgunj Rajavim Primary School and a neta of the TMC teachers’ cell, was on his way to work on his bike when he was attacked on National Highway 3.Islam was…
Pune: Minister of state for urban development and transport Madhuri Misal on Friday directed Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Metro authorities to clear encroachments obstructing traffic on city roads, hampering overall vehicular movement.Misal held a joint meeting of PMC and Metro officials at the municipal headquarters to review the civic body’s ongoing and proposed projects.She…
For nearly 10 years, banks, payment companies, fintechs, NPCI and RBI have collectively invested in technology, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, innovation and customer support The government’s move to lift the legal restriction on banks and platforms from imposing a charge or merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, hitherto free, has generated a lot of debate…
