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FIFA lashes out at reports of Gianni Infantino reaching out to Donald Trump to save his job: ‘Pure fiction’

FIFA lashes out at reports of Gianni Infantino reaching out to Donald Trump to save his job: ‘Pure fiction’

FIFA rubbished reports that Gianni Infantino had reached out to US President Donald Trump to save himself from the blushes and keep the top job at the apex football body. The FIFA President has been under fire of late, and UEFA has already confirmed that it has lost trust in Infantino. A lot was made about Infantino after the body reversed the red card given to US player Folarin Balogun at the request of Trump. FIFA cleared the air on the reports of Gianni Infantino reaching out to Donald Trump. (REUTERS) Recently, Infantino faced the wrath of UEFA, CONMEBOL and AFC after he revealed his plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup‘s commercial rights. The growing opposition to the plan eventually led FIFA to call it off. However, Infantino’s job is now under threat as many voices are calling for the body to have a new chief. Amid the growing opposition to Infantino, a Times report claimed that Infantino repeatedly tried to contact Trump after the commercial rights plan collapsed. The report …

SVC63 makers slam ‘factually incorrect’ Salman Khan’s fees reports; Actor to begin Mumbai schedule from August 6

SVC63 makers slam ‘factually incorrect’ Salman Khan’s fees reports; Actor to begin Mumbai schedule from August 6

After weeks of speculation, Salman Khan is finally gearing up to begin the next major schedule of his highly anticipated action entertainer with director Vamshi Paidipally. The actor is scheduled to resume shooting soon from August 6, 2026, in Mumbai, marking one of the film’s most crucial phases. This schedule is expected to play a key role in shaping the film’s action-heavy narrative as the makers move full steam ahead with production. Salman Khan to shoot massive action spectacles The upcoming leg of the shoot will span nearly six weeks and is expected to include three large-scale action sequences mounted on an ambitious scale. The production team is planning extensive action choreography, with filming expected to continue through September before wrapping the major action portions by October, keeping the project firmly on course for its planned Eid 2027 release. Sharing details about the production plans, a source revealed, “The makers had initially planned to conduct the schedule in Hyderabad, but it was moved to Mumbai. This leg is heavily dependent on crowd work, with scenes involving …

Is Jantar Mantar closed? Delhi Police reacts to reports of welding barricades after CJP protest

Is Jantar Mantar closed? Delhi Police reacts to reports of welding barricades after CJP protest

Amid rumours circulating that Jantar Mantar has been closed to protests, the Delhi Police on Thursday clarified that the reports are false, stating that Jantar Mantar remains an active and authorised venue for peaceful demonstrations. Jantar Mantar remains open, says Delhi Police (PTI Photo) “Rumors are circulating on social media alleging that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests. These claims are entirely false, misleading, and devoid of facts,” it said in a post on X. “It is officially clarified that Jantar Mantar remains an active and authorized site for peaceful and authorised demonstrations.” The police said that, in line with the Supreme Court’s directions and the Delhi Police’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), up to 1,000 people may be allowed to gather at Jantar Mantar for a protest. “As per the Hon’ble Supreme Court Order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Delhi Police thereupon in compliance of it, a maximum of 1,000 persons may be permitted at the venue.” It added that permission is granted by the competent authority after …

Reports on cybersecurity incident involving DRDO ‘incorrect, unverified’: Official

Reports on cybersecurity incident involving DRDO ‘incorrect, unverified’: Official

New Delhi, Some media reports on an alleged cybersecurity incident involving the Defence Research & Development Organisation are “incorrect and unverified,” officials said on Tuesday, and clarified that there is currently “no evidence of any active cyber attack”. Reports on cybersecurity incident involving DRDO ‘incorrect, unverified’: Official According to reports carried by a few news outlets, a suspected data breach has hit the DRDO, with a threat actor allegedly attempting to sell a large tranche of data on the dark web. A thorough investigation into the alleged breach has been carried out by the relevant agencies at the level of the Ministry of Defence, the officials said. “It is clarified that there is currently no evidence of any active cyber attack, unauthorised network intrusion, or ongoing data exfiltration,” a senior official said. The reports in certain sections of media on the alleged cybersecurity incident involving the DRDO are “incorrect and unverified,” the official said. Most of the data alleged to be leaked is of “unclassified nature and bears no confidentiality”, they claimed. Certain unclassified data …

Katrina Kaif to return post motherhood with Spirit? Truth behind reports

Katrina Kaif to return post motherhood with Spirit? Truth behind reports

Rumours of Katrina Kaif making her acting comeback with Prabhas’ upcoming pan-India film Spirit have been put to rest after a source close to the actress dismissed the reports as baseless. The speculation began shortly after reports of Deepika Padukone’s exit from the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial, with several reports claiming Katrina had been approached for a key role. Katrina Kaif to make a comeback with Spirit? The buzz gained momentum because Spirit is one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. Starring Prabhas in the lead and Triptii Dimri as the female lead, the film has remained in the headlines due to its casting developments. Reports suggested that Katrina had been offered a pivotal appearance, which, if true, would have marked her return to Telugu cinema after nearly two decades. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Brazil could play international friendly in India; Kolkata likely to host Seleção, says reports

Brazil could play international friendly in India; Kolkata likely to host Seleção, says reports

2 min readUpdated: Jul 25, 2026 09:49 AM IST The Brazil national football team could be heading to India for an international friendly, with Kolkata emerging as the likely host. According to a report from ESPN Brasil, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is in advanced talks with Indian organisers to bring the five-time world champions to the subcontinent. The discussions between the CBF and Indian stakeholders reportedly began during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The driving force behind Brazil’s interest in playing in India is the massive support the Seleção received from Indian fans during the tournament, with images of passionate supporters flooding social media. According to the report, Brazil are scheduled to play three friendlies between the end of September and the beginning of October. Two games have already been confirmed against Australia – on September 25 in Townsville and September 29 in Brisbane. The CBF is now negotiating a third fixture, which could potentially be hosted in India. ALSO READ | Brazil’s samba has fallen silent. Norway only exposed the rot While …

CJI S. Kant says no petition on CJP protest was filed, slams 'reckless' reports

CJI S. Kant says no petition on CJP protest was filed, slams 'reckless' reports

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday dismissed as “reckless” media reports that he had denied urgent hearing on a plea challenging the July 20 police action against students, saying it was only a representation and not a petition. No such petition was filed, he stated. “In the last two days, a completely false statement was made that a matter was filed, and the media is absolutely free from all responsibility and falsely reporting that the Chief Justice refused to list the matter,” he said. “Till morning 10 am, not a single page has been filed. It was one representation…sent by Mishra or someone. How can I treat the representation as a writ petition? And people start recklessly reporting this,” the CJI said while lawyers were mentioning their cases for urgent listing on Friday. On Wednesday, a lawyer sought urgent hearing on the police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest march here on July 20. “I have the videos as well regarding police brutality… If it can be listed tomorrow (Thursday)… …

Odisha police summon ex-IAS officer V.K. Pandian over missing inquiry reports

Odisha police summon ex-IAS officer V.K. Pandian over missing inquiry reports

Odisha Police have summoned former IAS officer V.K. Pandian for questioning in connection with the alleged disappearance of two inquiry commission reports related to the 2008 killing of Hindu leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and the 2016 SUM Hospital fire in Bhubaneswar from the chief minister’s office, officials said on Wednesday. V.K. Pandian, a 2000-batch IAS officer, served as private secretary to former chief minister Naveen Patnaik before taking voluntary retirement from the civil services The Capital Police station in Bhubaneswar issued a notice directing Pandian to appear before the assistant commissioner of police, Zone-I, at 11 am on July 25, according to the notice. Pandian, a 2000-batch IAS officer, served as private secretary to former chief minister Naveen Patnaik before taking voluntary retirement from the civil services. He later joined the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) ahead of the 2024 national and state elections but withdrew from active politics after the party’s electoral defeat. The summons is part of a widening probe into the disappearance of the Justice A.S. Naidu Commission report on the 2008 …

3 Idiots Is Not Returning To Theatres, Makers Debunk Re-Release Reports

3 Idiots Is Not Returning To Theatres, Makers Debunk Re-Release Reports

Rumours of Rajkumar Hirani’s 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots returning to theatres this September have officially been put to rest. After reports claimed that the beloved film would be re-released on September 4, 2026, the makers have now issued a clarification, stating that there are no such plans. Makers Clarify There Is No September Re-Release The speculation gathered momentum in recent days after Aamir Khan addressed the long-standing belief that the film’s iconic protagonist, Rancho, was inspired by education activist Sonam Wangchuk. The actor clarified that neither he nor the film’s writers were aware of Wangchuk while making the film, reigniting conversations around one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated dramas. Amid the renewed buzz, reports of a theatrical re-release began circulating online. However, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films has now categorically denied them. On Wednesday, July 22, the production house issued an official statement that read, “With reference to recent media reports claiming that 3 Idiots will be re-released on 4th September, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films would like to clarify that these reports are false and factually …

Lawyers ‘assaulted’: HC asks Lucknow police commissioner, district judge to file reports

Lawyers ‘assaulted’: HC asks Lucknow police commissioner, district judge to file reports

Lucknow, Taking a serious view of allegations that three Delhi-based lawyers and their client were assaulted and prevented from pursuing judicial proceedings inside the Lucknow district court premises, the Allahabad High Court has directed the district judge and the police commissioner to submit detailed reports by 10:15 am on Wednesday. Lawyers ‘assaulted’: HC asks Lucknow police commissioner, district judge to file reports The Lucknow bench of the court issued the directions on Tuesday. A special bench comprising Justices Rajan Roy and Manjive Shukla was constituted on the directions of the chief justice at 7 pm on Tuesday to hear the matter urgently. The court observed that if the allegations were found to be true, the incident would not merely amount to a criminal offence, but would constitute a grave interference with the administration of justice, which could not be tolerated. The matter was brought before the court through an interim application filed by Delhi-based advocates Abhipsa Mohanty, Komal Agrawal and Ashutosh Srivastava. They have alleged that they went to the Lucknow district court to file …