The US Navy said it rescued 14 Indian seafarers on Sunday as Virat-1, an Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel or dhow, was sinking off the Oman coast following a mechanical failure. The Indian Embassy in Oman said all rescued crew members are “safe and in good health” and were moved to a vessel that is heading…
Most interventions were cataract surgeries, along with selective retinal procedures and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. NEW DELHI: Over 220 sight-restoring surgeries were conducted by Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) surgeons during the 10th edition of first-of-its-kind mega eye surgical camp, held under Operation Drishti, at an underground operation theatre in a shelling-prone zone at Tangdhar…
Manpreet Singh equalled former India captain Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 international appearances on Sunday, but the milestone came in a 2-3 defeat to the Netherlands in the FIH Men’s Pro League.The experienced midfielder reached the landmark during India’s match against the hosts, becoming only the second Indian men’s hockey player to play 412 international…
Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi’s Meesaya Murkku 2 has arrived in theatres, with early audience reactions beginning to emerge on X. The sequel has received a mixed but largely positive response so far, with viewers praising Aadhi’s performances, music, comedy and the second half. Some audiences have also appreciated the film’s emotional and motivational elements, while others…
Mohan Bhagwat outlines Hinduism’s global role during Canada visit (File photo) NEW DELHI: A day after telling a New York audience that a Hindu who wanted Muslims excluded from India could not remain a Hindu, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Monday used his first visit to Canada to cast Hindus as builders of an “exemplary society”…
The week opens on a bright note, and you can feel it almost at once. Early in the week, money flows in more smoothly than expected, a pending wish begins to take shape, and your confidence gets a nice lift. Support from an elder sibling or an older well wisher can steady your mind, especially…
Inspections uncovered violations ranging from cockroach infestation and expired food to poor hygiene and storage practices. NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 14 food business establishments linked to quick-commerce platforms Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart after a statewide inspection drive uncovered multiple food safety and hygiene violations.The August…
Ayush Shetty with fans (PTI Photo) New Delhi: The last time Ayush Shetty was up against Shi Yu Qi, he was rendered clueless. In a contest that lasted only 42 minutes at the Asia Championships in April, Shetty could only win 18 points, extending the head-to-head in favour of the Chinese to 3-0. The overwhelming…
Oil prices slip. Photo credit: Reuters Oil prices fell on Monday after US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in global energy markets.Brent crude futures were down $1.53, or 1.90 per cent, at $79.04 per barrel. Prices had earlier…
Irfan Pathan and Kumar Sangakkara NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has revisited a little-known heated exchange with Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara during the 2005 Test in Delhi, revealing how an argument over a changed ball escalated into personal sledging before the two eventually put the incident behind them and became friends.Pathan was…