June 21, 2026
Will Shubman Gill play in GT vs DC IPL match? Sai Sudarshan gives big update on injury

Will Shubman Gill play in GT vs DC IPL match? Sai Sudarshan gives big update on injury

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Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudarshan on Tuesday confirmed that team’s captain and his opening partner Shubman Gill will play the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.“Shubman is coming along well. He’ll be playing tomorrow,” Sai Sudharsan confirmed Shubman Gill’s participation in tomorrow’s (Wednesday) match against Delhi Capitals, after the GT skipper missed the…

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Macros strong, on track to meet deficit goal: FM

Macros strong, on track to meet deficit goal: FM

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New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday said India’s macroeconomic fundamentals are stronger than ever and the economy has successfully navigated global headwinds to be on a high-growth trajectory, improving potential GDP growth to 7%.“Amid a global environment in which many emerging markets struggled, India stood out for its effective management of inflation without compromising…

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Dec 10, 2025, 12:55 IST

Dec 10, 2025, 12:55 IST

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Pakistan batter Haider Ali has been cleared to resume his career, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revoking his provisional suspension months after he was found not guilty in a rape case filed in Manchester. The 25-year-old, who has not played any competitive cricket since September, is now among nine Pakistan players permitted to participate…

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Whistling Woods International: Shaping the next generation of creative professionals | India News

Whistling Woods International: Shaping the next generation of creative professionals | India News

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Whistling Woods International As the global creative economy continues to evolve, the demand for professionally trained storytellers, performers, designers, and media professionals has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation stands Whistling Woods International, an institute that has redefined creative education in India by blending artistic passion with industry-driven learning.It has been founded…

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has a warning for AI companies: Stop telling people that…

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has a warning for AI companies: Stop telling people that…

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning the AI industry to stop downplaying disruption—and start owning it. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning the AI industry to stop downplaying disruption—and start owning it. Speaking to the Financial Times, he predicted AI could wipe out 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years. With trust in short…

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Bodycam footage resurfaces showing US cop ‘laughing’ after police car struck Indian‑American Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle

Bodycam footage resurfaces showing US cop ‘laughing’ after police car struck Indian‑American Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle

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The tragic death of 23‑year‑old Indian‑American graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula has become a major legal and public relations issue for the Seattle Police Department, culminating in a $29 million settlement with her family.Kandula was from India and studying for a master’s degree in information systems at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus. Family of Indian Student Killed…

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AI generated image India sees close to 25 million births every year, among the largest maternal and newborn populations on Earth. In the past two decades, the country has seen a visible improvement with maternal mortality dropping sharply, now estimated at 88 deaths per lakh live births, a significant reduction from earlier decades. Simultaneously, institutional deliveries have increased with more women having access to formal healthcare systems. Yet, the story is far from settled.Close to 40 per cent of maternal deaths and newborn deaths still occur during labour or within the first 24 hours of birth, a window where timely and quality care are critical components for survival. However, the gap, increasingly, is not only with respect to access but also about consistency, quality, and to what extent evidence-based practices are adopted across varied healthcare settings.This was central to the discussion in a panel discussion at the Times Future of Maternity 2026, organised by Times Internet and Pregatips, where clinicians looked at how proven medical knowledge can better real-world outcomes.”There is enough global and national evidence of what works. We know what interventions work,” said Professor (Dr.) Arti Maria, Former Dean, ABVIMS & Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. Decades of research have already established protocols across maternal and newborn care. The problem, according to her, is that these protocols do not always reach the patient in the same form in which they are designed.She pointed to a basic but telling example. Mothers and newborns are meant to remain together immediately after birth, yet this is often not practised. “Maternal and newborn is one diet… they are inseparable, and zero separation must happen,” she said, adding that awareness among families is equally important. This is because when families eventually look at questioning the care practices at hospitals, the system has little option but to respond.This concern around implementation connects directly to outcomes. India’s maternal mortality has improved faster than the global average, as highlighted by Prof. (Dr) Jyotsna Suri, Consultant & Unit Head, Incharge Obstetric Critical Care, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. “India especially has improved by more than 75 per cent, whereas worldwide the improvement is around 40 per cent.” While the gains are real, so are the risks that exist.For the uninitiated, the leading causes of maternal deaths today remain postpartum haemorrhage, infections and hypertension, all of which are preventable. What has changed is the availability of structured approaches to manage them. In critical care, timing has become key. “I have to be very vigilant and act in that golden hour,” Dr Suri said, adding that in critical cases of bleeding, deterioration can occur in just a few minutes.Alongside emergency care, the conversation has shifted steadily towards prevention, particularly as the nature of pregnancy itself has changed. Nearly half of pregnancies in India are now considered high-risk. “Nowadays, pregnancy is not the same as it was maybe 30-40 years ago… in India, almost 49.5% of the pregnancies are high-risk,” said Dr Madhu Goel, Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis La Femme.This situation has brought an evolved focus on identification and intervention at an early stage. As part of the standard antenatal care are risk stratification, routine supplementation, and vaccination protocols. The results are visible in areas such as reduced anemia and better management of complications. “The shift from absolutely therapeutic thing to a preventive strategy… is the biggest game changer in high-risk pregnancy,” she said.Prevention, however, is only effective when it is systematic. Dr Tripti Sharan, Director- Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Head- High Risk Pregnancy, BLK MAX Hospital, in her comments described how early risk detection is embedded into routine care through clinical assessments, screenings and regular monitoring. From checking hemoglobin levels to tracking fetal growth and identifying infections, each step contributes to better outcomes. “Detection of risk and preventive strategies is the single most impactful entry point,” she said.While these approaches, taken together, reflect a maturing healthcare system, the experts repeatedly returned to the same constraint – variation. So, what works in one hospital or one region may not always be replicated in another hospital or region.When it comes to public hospitals, the pressure of volume remains a challenge as they cater to dozens of deliveries every day, which essentially need systems that one can depend on under stress. To address this issue, experts noted that simulation-based training and drills, particularly for emergencies like haemorrhage or eclampsia, are being adopted.On the other hand, the scenario is different in private and urban settings as standardisation in protocols across healthcare centres is not visible, while access to the latest clinical evidence is uneven, particularly for India-specific data. As a result, there is a difference in the approach towards treatment, even within the same facility.During the discussion, the conversation also touched upon how care is experienced. Dr Maria underscored that the healthcare systems should look beyond a provider-driven approach. “It’s not about what the doctor thinks… it is also what the patient wants,” she said, arguing that by involving parents directly in neonatal care, particularly in intensive care units, outcomes improved across multiple indicators. For instance, breastfeeding rates increased, hospital stays reduced, and parents were better prepared to care for their babies after discharge.This change, she claimed, required a mindset shift instead of having a new technology or infrastructure.Across the discussion, the underlying point was that there is already a strong foundation for evidence-based maternal and newborn care in India. However, the next phase would be a little complex, requiring aligning systems, standardising practices, and ensuring that quality care is not dependent on geography, institution or circumstance because in maternal and newborn care, experts said the difference between knowledge and execution is often the difference between life and death.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKC Venugopal Backs VD Satheesan as Kerala CM, Says Congress Fully United Behind HimCongress Picks VD Satheesan as Kerala CM After 10 Days of Talks and Leadership BattleRBI Governor Warns Fuel Price Hike Possible If Middle East Crisis Continues LongerAIMIM Corporator’s Home Razed In Sambhajinagar Amid TCS Conversion Case Row EscalationKerala CM Race Ends as Congress Picks VD Satheesan Amid Venugopal Backing and Internal TensionsBJP Questions Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Rs 60 Crore Foreign Travel Spending ClaimsIran Signals More Safe Passage For Indian Ships As BRICS Meet Faces West Asia DivideIndia-Bound 46,000 TONNES LPG Ship Cross Strait Of Hormuz, Two Ships In 48 Hours | WatchKabul Partners With Indian Company, Signs MN Deal To Upgrade Quality Control Across Trade RoutesVijay Targets NEET Again, Says Medical Admissions Should Depend On Class 12 Marks123PhotostoriesThese Indian fruits have surprisingly different English names5 Indian states that consume the most petrol per person and why travellers should pay attentionCan Hantavirus spread between humans? 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AI generated image India sees close to 25 million births every year, among the largest maternal and newborn populations on Earth. In the past two decades, the country has seen a visible improvement with maternal mortality dropping sharply, now estimated at 88 deaths per lakh live births, a significant reduction from earlier decades. Simultaneously, institutional deliveries have increased with more women having access to formal healthcare systems. Yet, the story is far from settled.Close to 40 per cent of maternal deaths and newborn deaths still occur during labour or within the first 24 hours of birth, a window where timely and quality care are critical components for survival. However, the gap, increasingly, is not only with respect to access but also about consistency, quality, and to what extent evidence-based practices are adopted across varied healthcare settings.This was central to the discussion in a panel discussion at the Times Future of Maternity 2026, organised by Times Internet and Pregatips, where clinicians looked at how proven medical knowledge can better real-world outcomes.”There is enough global and national evidence of what works. We know what interventions work,” said Professor (Dr.) Arti Maria, Former Dean, ABVIMS & Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. Decades of research have already established protocols across maternal and newborn care. The problem, according to her, is that these protocols do not always reach the patient in the same form in which they are designed.She pointed to a basic but telling example. Mothers and newborns are meant to remain together immediately after birth, yet this is often not practised. “Maternal and newborn is one diet… they are inseparable, and zero separation must happen,” she said, adding that awareness among families is equally important. This is because when families eventually look at questioning the care practices at hospitals, the system has little option but to respond.This concern around implementation connects directly to outcomes. India’s maternal mortality has improved faster than the global average, as highlighted by Prof. (Dr) Jyotsna Suri, Consultant & Unit Head, Incharge Obstetric Critical Care, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. “India especially has improved by more than 75 per cent, whereas worldwide the improvement is around 40 per cent.” While the gains are real, so are the risks that exist.For the uninitiated, the leading causes of maternal deaths today remain postpartum haemorrhage, infections and hypertension, all of which are preventable. What has changed is the availability of structured approaches to manage them. In critical care, timing has become key. “I have to be very vigilant and act in that golden hour,” Dr Suri said, adding that in critical cases of bleeding, deterioration can occur in just a few minutes.Alongside emergency care, the conversation has shifted steadily towards prevention, particularly as the nature of pregnancy itself has changed. Nearly half of pregnancies in India are now considered high-risk. “Nowadays, pregnancy is not the same as it was maybe 30-40 years ago… in India, almost 49.5% of the pregnancies are high-risk,” said Dr Madhu Goel, Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis La Femme.This situation has brought an evolved focus on identification and intervention at an early stage. As part of the standard antenatal care are risk stratification, routine supplementation, and vaccination protocols. The results are visible in areas such as reduced anemia and better management of complications. “The shift from absolutely therapeutic thing to a preventive strategy… is the biggest game changer in high-risk pregnancy,” she said.Prevention, however, is only effective when it is systematic. Dr Tripti Sharan, Director- Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Head- High Risk Pregnancy, BLK MAX Hospital, in her comments described how early risk detection is embedded into routine care through clinical assessments, screenings and regular monitoring. From checking hemoglobin levels to tracking fetal growth and identifying infections, each step contributes to better outcomes. “Detection of risk and preventive strategies is the single most impactful entry point,” she said.While these approaches, taken together, reflect a maturing healthcare system, the experts repeatedly returned to the same constraint – variation. So, what works in one hospital or one region may not always be replicated in another hospital or region.When it comes to public hospitals, the pressure of volume remains a challenge as they cater to dozens of deliveries every day, which essentially need systems that one can depend on under stress. To address this issue, experts noted that simulation-based training and drills, particularly for emergencies like haemorrhage or eclampsia, are being adopted.On the other hand, the scenario is different in private and urban settings as standardisation in protocols across healthcare centres is not visible, while access to the latest clinical evidence is uneven, particularly for India-specific data. As a result, there is a difference in the approach towards treatment, even within the same facility.During the discussion, the conversation also touched upon how care is experienced. Dr Maria underscored that the healthcare systems should look beyond a provider-driven approach. “It’s not about what the doctor thinks… it is also what the patient wants,” she said, arguing that by involving parents directly in neonatal care, particularly in intensive care units, outcomes improved across multiple indicators. For instance, breastfeeding rates increased, hospital stays reduced, and parents were better prepared to care for their babies after discharge.This change, she claimed, required a mindset shift instead of having a new technology or infrastructure.Across the discussion, the underlying point was that there is already a strong foundation for evidence-based maternal and newborn care in India. However, the next phase would be a little complex, requiring aligning systems, standardising practices, and ensuring that quality care is not dependent on geography, institution or circumstance because in maternal and newborn care, experts said the difference between knowledge and execution is often the difference between life and death.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKC Venugopal Backs VD Satheesan as Kerala CM, Says Congress Fully United Behind HimCongress Picks VD Satheesan as Kerala CM After 10 Days of Talks and Leadership BattleRBI Governor Warns Fuel Price Hike Possible If Middle East Crisis Continues LongerAIMIM Corporator’s Home Razed In Sambhajinagar Amid TCS Conversion Case Row EscalationKerala CM Race Ends as Congress Picks VD Satheesan Amid Venugopal Backing and Internal TensionsBJP Questions Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Rs 60 Crore Foreign Travel Spending ClaimsIran Signals More Safe Passage For Indian Ships As BRICS Meet Faces West Asia DivideIndia-Bound 46,000 TONNES LPG Ship Cross Strait Of Hormuz, Two Ships In 48 Hours | WatchKabul Partners With Indian Company, Signs $46MN Deal To Upgrade Quality Control Across Trade RoutesVijay Targets NEET Again, Says Medical Admissions Should Depend On Class 12 Marks123PhotostoriesThese Indian fruits have surprisingly different English names5 Indian states that consume the most petrol per person and why travellers should pay attentionCan Hantavirus spread between humans? 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India sees close to 25 million births every year, among the largest maternal and newborn populations on Earth. In the past two decades, the country has seen a visible improvement with maternal mortality dropping sharply, now estimated at 88 deaths per lakh live births, a significant reduction from earlier decades. Simultaneously, institutional deliveries have increased…

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Vijay Deverakonda’s brother Anand Deverakonda welcomes Rashmika Mandanna as ‘Vadina’: ‘I’ve gained the most positive and compassionate person’

Vijay Deverakonda’s brother Anand Deverakonda welcomes Rashmika Mandanna as ‘Vadina’: ‘I’ve gained the most positive and compassionate person’

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As Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna begin their new journey as husband and wife after a traditional wedding ceremony, Vijay’s younger brother Anand Deverakonda melted hearts with a sweet social media post. As Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna begin their new journey as husband and wife after a traditional wedding ceremony, Vijay’s younger brother Anand…

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‘Dragon’ UPDATE: Tovino Thomas no longer part of Jr NTR film; ‘Pallichattambi’ actor REVEALS the reason

‘Dragon’ UPDATE: Tovino Thomas no longer part of Jr NTR film; ‘Pallichattambi’ actor REVEALS the reason

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Tovino Thomas has confirmed he will not be part of Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s ‘Dragon’ due to date allocation issues, preferring to focus on projects that can be completed within three months. Tovino Thomas is certainly going places after the success of ‘Lokah: Chapter 1’ and there were reports that he would be part…

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ExtraEmily addresses backlash after Columbia University resume reveal leaves supporters and critics sharply divided

ExtraEmily addresses backlash after Columbia University resume reveal leaves supporters and critics sharply divided

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ExtraEmily (Image Via Getty) ExtraEmily pushed back against criticism from online users after a clip of her showing her resume went viral, arguing that many people judging her behavior were ignoring her academic and professional achievements. The Twitch streamer addressed the reaction during a June 16 livestream, saying she was surprised that a video about…

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IPL 2026 | Ricky Ponting furious after Shashank Singh fielding blunder; Shreyas Iyer laughs it off after match – WATCH | Cricket News

IPL 2026 | Ricky Ponting furious after Shashank Singh fielding blunder; Shreyas Iyer laughs it off after match – WATCH | Cricket News

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Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh and Ricky Ponting (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mullanpur witnessed a run-fest on Sunday. It was Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly who lit up the venue with knocks of 93 and 87 respectively, smashing 16 sixes between them to power Punjab Kings to a commanding 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants.Arya…

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HPSC TO, ATO screening test marks and final answer key released: Direct link to download here

HPSC TO, ATO screening test marks and final answer key released: Direct link to download here

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HPSC TO, ATO marks 2025: The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has published the roll-number-wise marks of all candidates who appeared for the Treasury Officer (TO) and Assistant Treasury Officer (ATO) screening test, marking a crucial step in the Finance Department’s 2025 recruitment cycle. The examination, conducted on November 2, 2025, from 3 pm to…

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Redditor shares how he practiced salary negotiation with AI before his appraisal and almost tripled his raise |

Redditor shares how he practiced salary negotiation with AI before his appraisal and almost tripled his raise |

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We’ve all been there: the calendar invite pops up for your annual appraisal, and your heart immediately does a nervous somersault. You know you’ve worked hard for the whole year. You know your output has been good. But the moment you step into that room, the “professional” version of you—the one who deserves a raise—suddenly…

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India-New Zealand trade talks: Commerce Secretary says FTA negotiations nearing closure; deal expected soon

India-New Zealand trade talks: Commerce Secretary says FTA negotiations nearing closure; deal expected soon

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay (File photo-ANI) Negotiations between India and New Zealand on a proposed free trade agreement are likely to be wrapped up soon, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday, signalling progress after multiple rounds of discussions at both official and ministerial levels, PTI…

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