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She was presiding over the distribution ceremony of the ‘Focus Kollam’ Minister’s Excellence Award-2026, organised for talented students from the Kollam constituency

Lamine Yamal achieved a historic football milestone before the World Cup final. He became the first teenager to play in both a Euro and a World Cup final. Yamal was instrumental in Spain's journey to the championship match. The young player's performance has been a key factor for his team. Spain faced Argentina in the title clash for the coveted trophy.

The quarry might pollute groundwater and waterbodies, and affect agricultural activities, say residents

They say he averted a potential disaster caused by signal failure and cannot be held “blameworthy”

The complaints on reported illegal diversion of forest land and irregular timber auction in Chalakudy forest division and the alleged continued use of reserved forest land by Plantation Corporation of Kerala will come up before the Central Empowered Committee, New Delhi, on July 20

Lionel Messi captained Argentina in his third World Cup final. He previously led his team in the 2014 and 2022 finals. Messi aims to win consecutive World Cup titles for Argentina. Argentina reached the final after a comeback win against England. Spain advanced after defeating France in their semifinal match.

Speaking during the campaign, the PMK president criticised former DMK minister P.K. Sekarbabu, who was in-charge of the CMDA, for not playing the crucial role of being the watchdog in the State for real estate development

The All India Students’ Association’s national president and two of her colleagues continue the hunger strike demanding reforms in education. She vows to continue the fight to remind people that ‘the divisive politics that the BJP has taught’ is not their legacy

The environmental organisation calls for the constitution of an expert committee, including a marine ecologist and a representative of residents, to evaluate the proposal to deepen the estuary before any further decision is taken

The Cockroach Janta Party’s designated protest site overflowed with unprecedented crowds following activist Sonam Wangchuk’s forced hospitalisation

Union Home Minister virtually lays the foundation stone of the ₹700-crore Amul dairy project at Sankrail in Howrah

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will award a record $51 million to the champions. Runners-up will receive $34 million, and the total prize pool reaches $871 million. Every participating nation is guaranteed at least $12.5 million for qualifying and preparation. This expanded prize money reflects FIFA's increased financial commitment to the tournament. Prize money goes to national federations, not directly to the players.