LaLiga chief Javier Tebas denounced a shirt controversy, Vinicius Junior replied to Elche chants, and Real Madrid are reported to be negotiating for Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel.
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Pakistan's hockey federation has asked the Asian Hockey Federation to move the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy out of India or shift its matches to a neutral venue, citing security concerns.
France's men's squad began the 46th Chess Olympiad with a clean sweep of Tunisia, while top board Grandmaster Maxime Vachier‑Lagrave cautioned that his side are far from favourites.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max refines the previous generation with a larger battery, new cooling system, variable‑aperture camera and subtle design tweaks.
Mozilla introduced a new AI‑powered “Smart Window” for Firefox, built with French startup Mistral and designed to keep user data private.
XGRIDS unveiled the Lixel L3 scanner at INTERGEO 2026, delivering validated 5 mm relative accuracy and rapid 3D capture for BIM and virtual production.
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate by a quarter‑point to a 3.75‑4% range, its first hike in more than three years, as fuel‑price‑driven inflation pressures mount.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, underscoring a 7.8% growth rate, a sovereign rating upgrade and expanded funding for the semiconductor mission.
The government cited a finance committee report and backing from Congress MPs to justify a new fee on high‑value UPI transactions, while Rahul Gandhi questioned the move.
A special NIA court in Jagdalpur sentenced all ten convicted Maoists to death for the 2013 Jhiram Valley attack that killed 27, including senior Congress leaders.