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Jorge Messi, the father and long-time representative of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68.Jorge Messi, father and representative of Lionel Messi, died at 68. He was instrumental in Lionel’s career from an early ageMessi’s father passed away on Friday evening (local time) at a medical facility in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, following a struggle with chronic disease.However, the exact cause of Jorge’s death has not been officially verified by the Messi family.Jorge Messi plays major role in son Lionel Messi’s careerJorge played a crucial role in shaping Lionel Messi’s life and career, guiding…

Virginia-class submarine launching cruise missiles while being submerged. (Credits: General Dynamics) Submarines, long feared as the deadliest hunters of the sea are set to become even deadlier as they get more tools to take on this task. The US Navy has announced payload launcher integration for future attack submarines. This aim is to shift towards multi-domain capabilities. Undersea drones and advanced payloads are expected to play a central role. The US Navy’s Director of Submarine Programs has outlined requirements for launchers capable of supporting a wider variety of payloads than the current fleet. The specifications put forth by the US…

New Delhi, The Congress and BJP sparred on Saturday over the women’s quota and delimitation bills after Rahul Gandhi said that no country can be successful if its women do not express themselves, prompting Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to call it a “visible change of heart” and express the hope that the opposition party will support the proposed legislation.Responding to Rijiju’s comments on X, Gandhi hit back, saying, “Mr Rijiju, who would know better than you, as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, that the Women’s Reservation Bill 2023 has already been passed unanimously, with the full support of the…

1. GeneticsGenetics is the silent factor that makes some individuals more prone to cardiovascular risks than others. As per Dr Chawla, “Some people inherit conditions like high lipoprotein A or familial high cholesterol, which can accelerate plaque buildup inside the coronary arteries despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”2. Invisible body fatThe neurologist cautioned that not all body fat is visible, and many Indians have something called the “thin-fat phenotype.”“Even with a normal body weight, you may have excess visceral fat, insulin resistance, high triglycerides, and metabolic syndrome, all of which increase the risk of premature heart disease,” shared Dr Chawla.3. Untreated…

Quote of the day by Ian McKellen: ‘There is no system, length of time, or amount of force that can contain us once we decide to break free,’ all about Magneto’s wisdom about breaking free of your fears (Twitter) Ian McKellen is one of the most popular and beloved actors in the film industry. With his portrayal of Gandalf and Magneto, he has become a household name. Known for his wisdom and his open support for various causes, many of his dialogues from his films have also gone viral.This is one of the many iconic quotes that McKellen recited in…

The model treaty provisions require foreign investors to exhaust domestic legal remedies for five years before seeking international arbitration to resolve disputes. NEW DELHI: After years of discussion, government has finally got down to reviewing the model bilateral investment treaty (BIT), often cited as a roadblock to attracting investments.“The BIT is under review, and we are looking at…many other clauses based on our experience in the negotiations and based on global practices…it is a work in progress. Consultations are underway, and we are reviewing the Model BIT (Bilateral Investment Treaty),” economic affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur said at an NCAER conference.She…

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early on Saturday morning (August 8, 2026), cementing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney’s command of a Justice Department the Republican president has sought to bend to his will.The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Mr. Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Mr. Trump returned to the White House last year with a stated desire to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political enemies. While Mr. Blanche has already been leading the department in an…

File photo: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar NEW DELHI: A political row has erupted in Kerala over a school quiz question that described Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the “most severe punishment” from the British, prompting general education minister N Samsudheen to order an inquiry.The “Freedom Quiz” was conducted on August 6 for lower primary students in schools in the Kasaragod, Kumbla and Manjeshwar sub-districts, according to news agency PTI.The disputed question asked: “Who is the freedom fighter that received the most severe punishment from the British?” Savarkar was given as the answer.The minister’s office said…

Cyber criminals try to lure women with photos of handsome young men that are either AI-generated or downloaded from the internet. (Image- @SajjanarVC_IPS) HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Saturday warned young women against falling for “rent boyfriend” services being advertised on social media, saying such offers are often used by cyber criminals to cheat and blackmail victims.In a post on X, Sajjanar said these advertisements, which promise confidential and professional companionship, are part of a cyber fraud scheme designed to exploit women by collecting money and personal information, accoridng to news agency PTI.According to him, fraudsters attract…

Koraput: A 20-day delay in delivering a registered letter has cost the postal department dearly, with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jeypore directing it to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a 32-year-old woman who lost a job opportunity because her application reached late.The commission, in an order passed on Aug 3, also directed the department to pay Rs 10,000 towards litigation costs and conduct a departmental inquiry into the delay.The complainant, Goutami Choudhury, a BSc (Honours) graduate from Narayanapatna, had applied for the post of warden at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pachingi. She sent her application by registered…