Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr has been drawn alongside FC Goa in the AFC Champions League Two group stage, raising hopes of the Portuguese star playing in India. However, his appearance is uncertain due to contract conditions regarding away travel. Mohun Bagan Super Giant too, will participate in the competition, adding to the excitement for Indian football fans.
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India's Asiatic lion population has seen a remarkable increase, surging by 32.2% from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025. This growth, highlighted in the 16th Lion Population Estimation report, includes expansion into new satellite areas and corridor regions. The rise in adult females by nearly 27% significantly boosts the species' reproductive capacity, marking a major success in conservation efforts.
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Asked at a White House event why New Delhi is being singled out for secondary tariffs when China is buying more Russian oil than India does, Trump interrupted the questioner twice to say "It's okay...it's okay" before warning there will be more secondary sanctions against countries buying Russian oil and gas.
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