Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express connecting Jammu and Srinagar, marking the first direct rail link between the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir.
Saudi Arabia dramatically cut crude oil prices by $11 a barrel for August, the steepest drop in 26 years, signaling intense competition among producers. This move, following a previous $6 cut, brings oil prices to pre-Feb 28 levels and is expected to benefit India by reducing refiner losses and government subsidy bills.
Folarin Balogun will start for the US against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-match ban for a year following a controversial ruling. European football bodies and Belgian fans protested, calling it political interference, but FIFA's appeal committee denied Belgium's request.
Spain's national football team has achieved a historic milestone in the World Cup by recording six consecutive clean sheets, with goalkeeper Unai Simon extending his scoreless streak to 609 minutes. This defensive prowess propelled them to a 1-0 victory over Portugal and into the quarterfinals.
Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for Spain over Portugal in the World Cup round of 16. The win ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career and sends Spain to the quarterfinals.
For the first time, alternative fuel vehicles (CNG, hybrid, electric) accounted for over 40% of passenger vehicle retail sales in India in June. This shift signals a strong consumer preference for fuel efficiency and lower running costs, with CNG leading the segment.
The US faces Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, overshadowed by controversy over Folarin Balogun's suspended ban. Belgium protests FIFA's decision, while the US aims for its first quarter-final since 2002.
