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Mexico City, June 22 (IANS) As players battle high temperatures at the FIFA World Cup in North America, a measure introduced to protect their well-being has become one of the tournament’s most debated topics. FIFA has made three-minute hydration breaks mandatory midway through each half of every match, regardless of weather conditions. The governing body says the policy ensures consistent treatment across the tournament and reflects lessons from previous competitions played in hot conditions.The…

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Paush Purnima, the first full moon of the Hindu lunar calendar in 2026 will be observed on Saturday, coinciding with a spectacular celestial event, the year’s first supermoon which is also being called the ‘Wolf Supermoon’. The bright Wolf Supermoon is expected to illuminate the night sky, appearing slightly larger and brighter than a typical full Moon as it rises opposite the Sun in the constellation Gemini. It will be the first full Moon of 2026 and the first in a ser…