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Switzerland’s goalkeeper Kobel fails to keep out Argentina’s Alvarez shot from outside the box. | Photo Credit: AFP The World Cup has not only grown larger but has also been more prolific.Ahead of the final, the tournament has produced 307 goals in 103 matches, an average of 2.98 per game, comfortably higher than Qatar 2022, where 172 goals were scored across 64 matches at an average of 2.69.Sixteen per cent of the goals have come from outside the penalty area, while the Qatar edition had recorded eight percent goals from outside the box.Former World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann, a member of the Technical Study…

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Ingredients for making waffles three ways2 cups refined flour (maida)½ cup corn flour1½ tsps baking powder5 tbsps milk powder¾ cup castor sugar½ cup melted butter (for greasing)2 tsps vanilla essence1½ tbsps cocoa powder8-10 fresh blueberries½ cup cream cheese¼ cup icing sugarHoney to drizzleIcing sugar to dredgeChocolate sauce to drizzleFresh mint sprig for garnishMethod of preparationFirst, prepare the waffle batter. To do that, mix refined flour, corn flour, baking powder, milk powder, and castor sugar in a bowl after passing them all through a sieve. In the bowl, add two cups of water and whisk until a smooth batter forms.Next, add…

Srinagar, July 18: Jailed Baramulla MP Er Rashid on Saturday extended support to the National Conference’s proposed July 20 protest for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood but asserted that the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) would continue to seek restoration of all constitutional and political rights of the people.A message from Er Rashid, currently lodged in Tihar Jail, was read out by AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi during a press conference in Srinagar, attended by senior party leaders.In his message, Rashid accused the National Conference of restricting its political agenda to statehood while abandoning broader issues such as…

More than half of the women who have received financial assistance under the Punjab government’s Mukh Mantri Maawan Dhian Satkar Yojana are in the 36–59 age group, according to beneficiary data released by the state government.Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann rolled out ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana’ under which women from the general category will receive ₹1,000 a month. (@BhagwantMann X) (HT_PRINT)The data shows that women aged 36–45 account for 25.2% of beneficiaries, while those in the 46–59 age group make up 25.4%. Together, they constitute over 50% of the beneficiaries covered under the scheme.The government said more than 33 lakh…

‘NCPI is recognised by EC’: Sudip Bandyopadhyay hits back after opposition’s walkout over TMC rebels’ presence NEW DELHI: Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Sunday defended his party’s participation in the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session, saying the NCPI is recognised by the Election Commission and dismissing the oppposition’s protest over the presence of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs.His remarks came after several opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout from the all-party meeting to protest the invitation extended to Bandyopadhyay and fellow NCPI leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. The opposition later rejoined the meeting, saying…

Bengaluru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday directed ministers, deputy commissioners and zilla panchayat CEOs and other district officials to remain on round-the-clock duty as Karnataka braces for a possible drought, warning that negligence in relief measures would invite strict action.Announcing an immediate allocation of Rs 1 crore for every taluk to ensure drinking water supply, the chief minister said the funds would be released without delay. Addressing deputy commissioners and zilla panchayat CEOs through a videoconference, he instructed officials to ensure that farmers do not suffer because of administrative lapses.”No farmer should suffer because of your apathy. There are…

For her birthday on May 9, 2022, Sai Pallavi posted a picture on Instagram wearing a beautiful soft blue and white block-printed cotton saree with a delicate floral and bird motif throughout the fabric and a deep navy stripe border. Her hair was left open and wind-swept, and the smile on her face said everything about what the day meant to her. The look had no jewellery, no styled hair, and no elaborate blouse. Just a woman in a beautiful saree, completely happy, and completely herself.She captioned the post: “Today means so much more to me than just a day…

The U.S. military said on Sunday (July 19, 2026) that it launched new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalisation.The strikes were designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to restrict the traffic of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said. The waterway accounted for roughly 20% of global oil supplies before the war.An area near Sirik, on the Strait of Hormuz, was targeted around 1:30 a.m. local time, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency,…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario believes Spain will have too much quality for defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, backing Luis de la Fuente’s side to secure a comfortable victory over Lionel Messi’s team. Spain and Argentina will meet at the New York, New Jersey Stadium on Sunday in the 104th and final match of the expanded tournament. La Roja head into the showpiece unbeaten in 37 matches and having conceded just one goal in seven World Cup outings, while Argentina are chasing a fourth world title and…