Winning a World Cup is the final frontier for Payne Haas, and he is fully committed to attempting to do so with Samoa. There had been reports the Brisbane prop was considering switching back to Australia for the 2026 tournament, but the 26-year-old has quashed those suggestions. Haas, who has Samoan heritage through his mother…
The alleged irregularities came to light during the counting of cash offerings at the Badrinath temple. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand Police has arrested suspended Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with the alleged donation theft case at Badrinath Dham.Nautiyal has been taken to Badrinath for questioning and will be produced before…
A newly surfaced image of China’s J-16 fighter jet carrying its heaviest publicly seen air-to-air weapons load has drawn the attention of military analysts, with Chinese defence experts describing the configuration as the aircraft’s “Beast Mode.“The rare loadout, featuring 8 PL-15 BVR (Beyond visual range) missiles and 2 P-10 WVR (Within visual range) missiles, is…
There’s a good reason chicken is the most consumed protein in Australia. It’s easy to prepare, versatile, affordable and an excellent option for batch cooking. From pot pie to tray bakes and sticky maple wings, here are five of our most popular chicken recipes. The pie includes a healthy dose of vegetables. (ABC News: Heidi…
Number 1 (If your name begins with A, J, Q, or Y) You may feel like you have more to accomplish than usual today, but your determination will help you get through it. Support from an influential person could help strengthen your financial stability. Returning to a fitness routine may encourage healthier habits. Someone at…
A two-year deadline for the SA greyhound racing industry to meet improved standards to combat animal abuse has now been reached, with a final report on compliance expected within months. The industry has been on notice to clean up its act since 2023, when the ABC revealed videos of greyhounds being physically abused on a…
IIIT Hyderabad celebrates 25th convocation as 526 students graduate from diverse programmes NEW DELHI: The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) celebrated its 25th convocation on July 11, 2026, with 526 students graduating across undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. The ceremony marked another milestone in the institute’s journey, which began with its first…
Queensland’s embattled Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Minister has defended millions in funding cuts. Funding allocated for the state’s domestic and family violence prevention has been reduced by almost $40 million dollars from last year, state budget papers show. The Labor opposition says the cuts are “indefensible”. Family and domestic violence support services: 1800…
Akhil Akkineni has received one of the biggest compliments of his career from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. Known for speaking his mind, RGV took to social media after watching ‘Lenin‘ and openly praised the actor’s performance. Fans responded well to the veteran director’s appreciation; his post quickly caught attention. The director also applauded Akhil’s performance…
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced that August 16 will now be observed as Ayushman Divas. NEW DELHI: Suvendu Adhikari-led new West Bengal government scrapped the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress‘s (TMC) politically symbolic August 16 “Khela Hobey Divas” and replaced it with “Ayushman Divas” in a tit-for-tat political move.Mamata Banerjee‘s government had declared August…