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India to get its first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain this Wednesday

According to the Rs 21,000-crore deal with Airbus Defence and Space, first 16 aircraft will be delivered in ‘fly-away’ condition from its final assembly line in Seville.

Atleast three dead, three more missing as rainfall in Spain causes floods

Helicopters were sent to rescue people who had sought refuge on the roofs of their homes in the Toledo area some 50 kms southwest of Madrid.

FIFA suspends Spanish federation chief Rubiales for 3 months over non-consensual kiss

The soccer body is investigating an incident involving Luis Rubiales and player Jenni Hermoso that took place after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory.

Spain arrests 7 for racist incidents targeting Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr

A hate crime probe was opened after an inflatable effigy dressed in the No. 20 jersey of winger Vinicius Jr was hung from a bridge in front of Real Madrid's training ground.

Spain in mourning, local Moroccans rejoice at World Cup surprise

Spain and Morocco have a long history of rivalry and mutual cultural influences dating back to the Muslim conquest of Iberia in the 8th century and the Spanish Reconquista that followed.

‘They’ve to be afraid’ — Morocco’s Hakimi up against country of birth, Spain, at FIFA World Cup

The flying wingback is one of his team's key players whose last-16 match in the Qatar World Cup against Spain gives them a chance to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.

Spain back to their fluent best in perfect World Cup start

The 2010 World Cup winners built their triumph on an incessant passing game & their 7-0 demolition of Costa Rica on Wednesday suggests they are back to their best.

Car-sized remains of sea turtle from dinosaur age unearthed in Spain

Researchers discovered the remains of a turtle that was 3.7 meters long, weighed under 2 tons & lived during the Cretaceous Period — the last chapter of the dinosaur era.

Shakira faces trial, could go to jail for ‘defrauding’ Spain of 14.5 mn euros

Prosecutors call for 8+ year jail term for singer in case of alleged tax evasion after she rejects plea deal. Shakira slams govt for 'complete violation of her rights'.

‘Mishandling Covid eroded support for populist govts like Modi’s’: Cambridge democracy study

Modi among populist leaders who responded early with ‘wide-ranging, far-reaching’ policies, but approval still declined. Study adds 'no renewed faith' seen in liberal democracy.

On Camera

On Arundhati Roy, mother-daughter conflicts, and the burden of being a ‘good mother’

When reading the book, one can see Roy’s mother as a 'fascist government' unto herself, the centre of her own cult. In Arundhati’s words, Mary Roy was ‘mother guru’.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.