At least 18 die in 'rat-hole' mine blast in India
At least 18 miners have died and one is severely injured after an explosion at an illegally-operated coal mine in India's northeastern state of Meghalaya, police say, BBC reported.
Rescue operations are on and some people are still feared trapped, police say, adding that the blast occurred around 11:00 local time (5:30 GMT) on Thursday in the East Jaintia Hills of the state.
Superintendent of the state police Vikash Kumar told reporters that the accident happened due to rat-hole mining - a hazardous method which involves the use of dynamite to break open narrow tunnels through which workers crouch to extract coal, according to BBC.
Gold price drops by Rs 4, 200 per tola on Friday
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 4, 200 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 291, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 295, 200 per tola on Thursday.
Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 270 and is being traded at Rs 4, 710 per tola.
Lookman shines on Atletico debut in 5-0 Betis rout
Ademola Lookman starred on his debut for Atletico Madrid, scoring and assisting in a 5-0 demolition of Real Betis on Thursday to seal a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, Reuters reported.
The 25-year-old Nigerian international, who signedfrom Serie A side Atalanta earlier this week, delivered a confident performance as Atletico ran riot at Seville's La Cartuja Stadium.
Goals from David Hancko, Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann, Thiago Almada, and Lookman consigned Manuel Pellegrini's Betis to a humiliating defeat in front of their home fans, according to Reuters.
Real's Rodrygo handed two-match ban by UEFA for insulting referee during Benfica loss
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has been handed a two-match ban for insulting a match official during last week's 4-2 Champions League lossat Benfica, European soccer governing body UEFA said on Thursday, Reuters reported.
Brazilian Rodrygo was shown two yellow cards in stoppage time as he angrily protested perceived time-wasting tactics employed by the Portuguese side.
UEFA's disciplinary committee said Rodrygo was suspended for directing insulting or abusive language at the referee, according to Reuters.
