Government has opened highway project bids to venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, and pension funds, a significant policy change. This move aims to attract substantial private investment by allowing these financially robust entities to partner with experienced construction firms.
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.
Taylor Swift's "You're Losing Me" is gaining new attention following her wedding to Travis Kelce. Written 18 months before her breakup with Joe Alwyn, fans see its emotional lyrics as reflecting their past relationship's decline.
A post-match incident between Kylian Mbappe and Orlando Gill escalated into a major controversy after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist remarks targeting Mbappe. Mbappe strongly condemned Amarilla's comments, accusing her of spreading hatred and damaging Paraguay's image.
India lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a former Bangladesh diplomat, Tariq A Karim, displayed a map depicting Kashmir as part of Pakistan. Indian diplomat Pooja Kumari Jha objected to the map, stating Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. Karim clarified the map was for representational purposes.
Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Spain over Portugal in the World Cup round of 16. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career and sends Spain to the quarterfinals.
