Man proclaims himself king of Switzerland and builds an empire for free
A Swiss man, Jonas Lauwiner, has declared himself ‘king’ by acquiring over 110,000 square meters of unregistered land using a legal loophole. While his royal title is symbolic, his land…
FIFA push US government into sweeping tax agreement covering all 48 World Cup teams ahead of tournament
FIFA is poised to secure federal tax exemptions for teams at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, easing a major financial concern for participating nations. However, uneven state…
HC rejects plea seeking FIR against Rahul over ‘fighting the Indian State’ remark
The Allahabad high court has dismissed a plea demanding an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly calling the “Indian State” an opponent. A petitioner claimed Gandhi’s remark during an AICC…
After giving away $26bn in donations, MacKenzie Scott is still worth billions
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted over $26 billion, maintaining her billionaire status. Her unique, no-strings-attached approach allows organizations flexibility, drawing praise and some criticism, notably from Elon Musk. Scott’s substantial…
Court grants relief to Karisma Kapoor’s kids; bars Priya Kapur from assets
Karisma Kapoor’s children and Sunjay Kapur’s mother have filed legal cases against his widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, alleging a forged will. The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief, restraining…
‘That’s not good enough’: Aakash Chopra fires warning to star RCB player
Aakash Chopra expresses concern over Jacob Bethell’s quiet start for RCB, noting his inability to convert starts despite opportunities. He also questions Romario Shepherd’s unclear role and effectiveness. For Gujarat…
NBA set for major rule change to crack down on teams losing on purpose for better draft picks
The NBA is weighing a major overhaul of its draft lottery system aimed at curbing tanking and boosting late-season competitiveness. The proposed “3-2-1” format would expand the lottery pool and…
UAE’s exit from OPEC & OPEC+: Shaking world oil order but benefit for India
While the world order evolves, and UAE’s decision impacts other major oil producers around the world, India which imports around 90% of its crude needs may actually stand to benefit.