Month: December 2022

Business

Rupee slips 4 paise to 82.80 against US dollar

December 16, 2022

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 4 paise to 82.80 against the US dollar in early trade Friday due to losses in ...

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,35,510

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India records 162 new Covid-19 cases, tally of active infections now 3,691

December 16, 2022

New Delhi: India has recorded a single-day rise of 162 new coronavirus infections and the count of active cases has ...

India hands over Chinese soldier who strayed at LAC

International

London solicitor claims China was ready to settle border dispute with India in 2001

December 16, 2022

London: British Indian solicitor in London, Sarosh Zaiwalla said the Chinese government was willing to discuss 'with an open mind' ...

Business

Govt set to unveil third, fourth tranches of sovereign gold bond scheme 2022-23; details here

December 16, 2022

New Delhi: The government is set to issue the third and fourth tranches of the sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme ...

Germany's World Cup survival on the line against Spain Doha: When the World Cup draw came out in April, one of the highlights of the group stage was Sunday's Spain vs Germany at Al Bayt Stadium. Eight months later, the game between the two former world champions and pre-tournament favorites gained even more prominence thanks to Germany's surprising loss to Japan in its opener in Qatar. Another setback against Spain this weekend and Germany may be heading home early for the second straight World Cup. A loss — coupled with at least a draw by Japan against Costa Rica earlier Sunday — will mean elimination for the four-time champions. Spain, meanwhile, will be looking to secure its spot in the next stage and reinforce its status as one of the top title contenders following an impressive 7-0 rout of Costa Rica in its opener. The signs are not encouraging for Germany. Its most recent match against Spain was an embarrassing 6-0 defeat in the Nations League two years ago. Its last win against "La Roja" came in a friendly eight years ago. Germany won its fourth World Cup title in 2014 in Brazil but didn't make it out of the group stage in 2018 after losses to South Korea and México. It would be the first time it fails to advance past the group stage in back-to-back tournaments. Spain won its lone World Cup in 2010 in South Africa and was eliminated in the round of 16 in 2018 in Russia. A win against Germany will allow Spain to reach the last 16 if Costa Rica doesn't defeat Japan. Expectations around Spain's young squad were raised after its outstanding performance against Costa Rica, when the team reintroduced "tiki-taka" ball-possession style and 18-year-old Gavi became the youngest World Cup scorer since Pelé in 1958. The seven goals it scored against Costa Rica matched Spain's tournament total from Russia in 2018. "The result gives us a big boost," Spain coach Luis Enrique said. "But now we have to play against a Germany team that needs the victory." Luis Enrique said he wasn't concerned with his young players being overly confident, and promised to make changes to the starting lineup for Sunday's match, without elaborating. Winger Leroy Sané could return for Germany after missing the match against Japan because of a knee injury. It will be the fifth meeting between the powerhouses at World Cups, with Spain winning the most recent one 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2010 tournament. Spain hasn't lost to Germany in official competitions since the 1988 European Championship, with two draws and three wins since then. The Germans have lost three of their last four World Cup matches dating to the tournament in Russia. They made headlines even before kickoff against Japan by covering their mouths to protest FIFA's clampdown on the "One Love" armbands. It was not clear if they would repeat the gesture before the Spain match. AP FIFA, football, World Cup, Germany, Spain

Sports

World Cup history beckons for France, Mbappé, Deschamps

December 16, 2022

Doha: World Cup history is beckoning for France, star player Kylian Mbappé and coach Didier Deschamps. When France walks on ...

Business

Jio 5G now compatible with iPhone 12, newer models

December 15, 2022

New Delhi: Reliance Jio 5G services are now accessible on Apple iPhone 12 and newer models after consumers install the ...

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International

Russia warns ‘consequences’ if US missiles sent to Ukraine

December 15, 2022

Kyiv: Russia's Foreign Ministry warned Thursday that if the United States confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air ...

Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan’s remarks on civil liberties at KIFF shake up audience

December 15, 2022

Kolkata: An impressive, star-studded gathering at the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival here on Thursday evening was ...

Metro

Odisha police arrest Nigerian national in cyber fraud case

December 15, 2022

Bhubaneswar: The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has arrested a Nigerian national from Delhi for allegedly duping a woman in ...

Metro

Odisha BJP MPs seek implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme in state

December 15, 2022

Bhubaneswar: BJP MPs from Odisha Thursday urged Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to put pressure on the Odisha government for ...

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Editorial

Command Confusion

April 18, 2026

By Dilip Cherian If you thought turf wars in Delhi were messy, Tamil Nadu has just offered a tighter, sharper...

April 15, 2026

It is not difficult to understand US President Donald Trump’s latest strategy of the US Navy blockade of the Strait...

April 14, 2026

The landslide victory of Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar April 12, bringing an end to Prime Minister...

April 13, 2026

The collapse of the Iran–US peace talks in Islamabad marks yet another sobering moment in a conflict that has already...

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