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'Homemade bombs and an AR-15:' How an American plotted to kill Lionel Messi during the FIFA World Cup

A leaked police dossier has revealed security threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the players targeted. The incidents included bomb threats, stalking and online abuse, while other players and referees also faced threats

3 min read07:07 AM IST
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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticises Supreme Court’s comment on TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s ‘fear of eggs’

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the Supreme Court's remarks about TMC MP Mahua Moitra's concerns over potential egg-throwing incidents.

2 min read7 Aug 2026
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Netizens find something ‘wrong’ with Rahul Gandhi’s warning about E20 petrol, ‘Daal me kuchh kaala hai’

Rahul Gandhi warns the Modi government about the E20 petrol issue, claiming it harms vehicles and disrupts lives. Social media users have criticised his video; here's why.

2 min read7 Aug 2026
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‘Just bihar things’: Man with fractured leg gets cardboard support; social media reacts to viral video

A man with a fractured leg at a Bihar government hospital received only cardboard as support due to a lack of plaster. This incident, captured in a viral video, sparked outrage, with critics highlighting the poor state of healthcare in the region despite significant investments.

2 min read7 Aug 2026
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Trouble mounts for Meta: New Mexico court fines social media giant $567 million, implement youth safety measures

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million and implement strict youth safety measures after finding its platforms created a public nuisance by exposing children to harm. Meta said it disagrees with the order and will appeal the ruling.

3 min read7 Aug 2026
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Jairam Ramesh over UPI taxation: Social media reacts, ‘When I sell my kidney…’

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Jairam Ramesh's criticism of the Taxation Bill, which proposes changes to UPI transaction rules.

2 min read6 Aug 2026
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'Gen Z protesters not anti-national': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backs dialogue, calls education grievances ‘genuine’

Bhagwat's interaction is being seen as the RSS' most significant outreach to Gen Z and Gen Alpha since the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protests over NEET paper leak culminated in Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

4 min read6 Aug 2026
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‘Grow thick skin’: 6 leadership lessons from Google manager who spent 20 years building the company

Shankar Murali, an Engineering Analyst Manager at Google, celebrates 20 years with the company, reflecting on his journey from its humble beginnings to significant contributions in payments and policy enforcement.

2 min read4 Aug 2026
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Viral video: Udhayanidhi Stalin ‘hides in toilet’; police keep waiting to detain him over remarks on Trisha Krishnan

Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained after making provocative remarks about actress Trisha Krishnan during a rally.

2 min read4 Aug 2026
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Nancy Guthrie missing case: Pima County Sheriff's remarks on ransom notes under scanner after officials released two

More than six months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home, investigators have released two ransom notes in hopes of generating fresh leads. The notes appeared to contradict earlier remarks by the Pima County sheriff.

3 min read4 Aug 2026