As the World Cup hits fever pitch, the Video Assistant Referee is being slammed by Social Media Assistant Referees, claiming Lionel Messi’s defending champions Argentina are being favoured. mid-day enlists some SMAR decisions based on conspiracy theories

The CBI and DRI, with support from the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, have busted an interstate wildlife trafficking syndicate operating between Maharashtra and West Bengal. Six accused were arrested and 53 Schedule-I protected species, including Slow Lorises, Binturongs have been rescued