Today's AFL Grand Final between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions is set to be a wet one.
Sep 26, 2026
A father in Secunderabad paid Rs 21,000 to admit his daughter at a Hyderabad school in February 2019, only to cancel the admission within a week after his plan to shift residence fell through. The school refused to refund the money, calling it non refundable, even though the child never attended a single class. Seven years later, a consumer commission has ordered the school to pay him a total of Rs 36,000.
Bill Giles, a visionary in sports management, was instrumental in transforming the Philadelphia Phillies' experience. Under his leadership as owner and executive, Connie Mack Stadium closed its doors, giving way to the modern and vibrant Veterans Stadium in 1971. He also played a key role in launching Citizens Bank Park in 2004, ensuring fans enjoyed a top-tier venue.
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal met EDF Chairman and CEO Bernard Fontana to discuss deploying the French utility’s EPR nuclear reactor technology in India, the power ministry said. The talks also covered the evolving regulatory framework for the nuclear sector and cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects, with senior officials present.
India will keep taxation outside the framework of bilateral investment treaties, with a revised model BIT expected to be considered by the Cabinet soon. The Finance Ministry has circulated a note, while negotiations with four-five countries are underway. Foreign investors will also have to exhaust local remedies before seeking arbitration.
India and Australia are working towards a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement and a Bilateral Investment Treaty to deepen trade and investment ties, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. The countries are also expanding cooperation in critical minerals and education, while addressing cross-border taxation and compliance issues affecting businesses and service providers.
Iran awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East, after the Wall Street Journal reported President Donald Trump rejected the plan. Tehran said the proposal could reopen the waterway within seven days and lead to broader talks, including on its nuclear programme.
India is revisiting a proposed trade secrets law and will soon consult industry and startups on whistleblower safeguards, contract enforcement and compliance. DPIIT is weighing whether a dedicated law is needed or whether amendments to the Indian Contract Act can address contract fulfilment, while protecting confidential business information.
The Brazilian football team has sparked outrage after video surfaced appearing to show several players laughing at a Welcome to Country ceremony held in their honour in North Queensland on Thursday.
A mystery businessman has become a near-constant presence alongside Kimberly Guilfoyle as she pushes multibillion-dollar US energy deals across Europe.
Social media influencer Yoatzi Castro was celebrating a friend's birthday at Disneyland, snacking on churros and riding Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, when the celebratory mood turned sour.
Elijah Hemingway, 32, is accused of stabbing beloved children's doctor Dr. Idris Evans to death as he slept beside his wife.