Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body. Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term as head of football’s global governing body. In a statement after a meeting before the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, CAF said it had “unanimously agreed” to support Infantino when the FIFA chief stands for re-election in 2027. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Infantino took over as head of FIFA in 2016 in the wake of the corruption scandal that led to the downfall of his predecessor Sepp Blatter. He was re-elected to the post in 2019 and 2023. Although FIFA statutes limit FIFA presidents to three terms in office, Infantino is allowed to run for re-election next year after the body ruled that his first, partial term from 2016 to 2019 after Blatter’s ouster did not count towards the total. CAF’s decision to support Infantino comes after South American football’s governing body, CONMEBOL, also pledged to support the Swiss-Italian official earlier in April. Adblock test (Why?)
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express launch today with 20 coaches; Check extended route, ticket prices, timings and more
The train, which previously operated from Srinagar up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run all the way to Jammu Tawi, bringing the country’s most modern train directly to J&K’s largest city and railway hub. Check details here.
MP Road Accident: 16 dead after pick-up van carrying 30 labourers loses control, flips multiple times, crashes into another car in Dhar district, PM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs
In a chilling accident from Madhya Pradesh, at least 15 people, including 2 children, were killed after a pick-up van packed with labourers lost control and collided with a Scorpio car coming from the opposite direction in Dhar district.
Mamata Vs Suvendu: I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel gets bail as ED doesn’t oppose; AAP targets BJP, asks to ‘introspect’
A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) Director and co-founder Vinesh Kumar Chandel in the money laundering case after noting that the Enforcement Directorate did not oppose his bail. How does the development impact Bengal’s post-poll narrative?
Pawan Khera legal row: Congress leader tells SC arrest is unnecessary during bail plea hearing in case filed by Assam CM’s wife
Congress leader Pawan Khera moved the Supreme Court of India seeking anticipatory bail in a defamation case over remarks against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. The court has reserved its verdict.
Repolling in 77 booths in poll-bound West Bengal? Election Commission to decide after probe
The Election Commission of India is reviewing repoll demands in South 24 Parganas after multiple complaints of EVM issues and irregularities during the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.
Haj Fare Hike: Pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 extra; Owaisi calls it ‘exploitation’ | Explained
A fresh circular issued by the Haj Committee of India asking pilgrims to pay an additional Rs 10,000 as differential airfare has drawn criticism, with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday seeking immediate rollback.
Delhi Schools Under Scrutiny: CM Rekha Gupta vows crackdown on private school monopoly, warns of ‘no coercion, no single-vendor rule’
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta warned private schools of takeover for forcing parents to buy from designated vendors, saying they must allow purchases from anywhere and face inspections anytime.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges TMC workers to guard EVMs after state exit polls
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee rejected exit poll predictions, alleging they are biased and BJP-driven.
Bargi Dam Boat Accident: 4 dead, 15 rescued after cruise boat carrying 30 people sinks in Madhya Pradesh; rescue underway
A tourist cruise carrying around 30 people capsized at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh due to strong winds, killing four and leaving several missing.