FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Argentina begin title defence vs Algeria; England face Croatia in opener

Lionel Messi and Argentina will open their title defense against Algeria, with further group-stage fixtures against Austria and tournament debutants Jordan in Group J. Spain, among the leading contenders and current European champions, will begin their campaign against first-time qualifiers Cape Verde before facing Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.

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Chaos at Bengaluru airport: ‘My daughter needs a sanitary pad’, says father in viral video; no assistance from IndiGo

IndiGo flight cancellations have plunged Kempegowda International Airport into chaos, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded, hungry, and without basic facilities. Travelers faced a severe lack of essentials like sanitary pads and food, with some resorting to arduous bus journeys due to ongoing uncertainty. The situation highlights significant operational disruptions and passenger distress.

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‘My luggage has not arrived since 2 days’: Tears and frustration at airports across India as IndiGo cancels 1,000+ flights

IndiGo cancelled over 1,000 flights, causing widespread travel chaos across India. The government has put new pilot duty time rules on hold and set up a committee to review the disruptions. Passengers faced significant delays, missed competitions, and lost luggage, with normal operations expected to resume between December 10-15.

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Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court to hear challenge to Donald Trump’s order; 14th Amendment debate intensifies

The Supreme Court will hear a significant case concerning President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. This executive order, signed by Trump, sought to deny citizenship to children born in the US to undocumented immigrants. The court’s decision, expected by June, will determine the future of this long-standing principle.

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‘Taking strict action’: Centre ramps up response amid IndiGo meltdown — what we know so far

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu has vowed strict action against those responsible for IndiGo’s massive flight disruptions, caused by pilot-rostering issues. A committee is investigating the problem, while the DGCA has granted exemptions to help restore normalcy. IndiGo has apologized and offered waivers to affected passengers as operations slowly improve.

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