NEW DELHI: India continues to keep close tabs on Chinese warships and spy vessels in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), even as it gears up to host the navies of both the US and Russia, among 55 countries, at the ‘Milan’ maritime exercise and International Fleet Review (IFR) at Visakhapatnam in Feb.“There is a continuous…
JD Vance was at the center of a major controversy after he said he hopes that his Hindu wife would one day convert to Christianity. As Vice President JD Vance addressed the row over his statement about his wife Usha Vance’s religion and made it clear that it was her faith that helped him reconnect…
Head of the UN office for disaster risk reduction Mami Mizutori tells Pradeep Thakur Covax is making progress towards having 2 billion doses available by the end of 2021, which should be enough to protect high-risk and vulnerable people. Excerpts from the interview:The World Bank estimates 150 million people will be pushed into extreme poverty…
Jemimah Rodrigues was the ray of hope for Team India women in every sense in the semi-final win over Australia (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Jemimah Rodrigues’ unforgettable night at the DY Patil Stadium was made even more special as she was named both the Player of the Match and Best Fielder after India’s stunning five-wicket win…
Abhishek Sharma top scored for India in the 2nd T20I against Australia at the MCG, scoring 68 from 37 balls (Lukas Coch/AAPImage via AP) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan didn’t mince words after India’s batting collapse led to a four-wicket win for Australia in the second T20I on Friday. Pathan described the contest as a…
File photo: Apple CEO Tim Cook (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Apple’s operations in India shone once again for the US tech and electronics major, which set an all-time revenue record in the country just as it recorded an eight per cent growth in global revenues, at $102.5 billion, led by “a tremendous response” to…
Indian-origin student confronts JD Vance, reigniting debate on American dream At a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, an Indian-origin student stood up during the audience Q&A to question US Vice President JD Vance on the country’s changing immigration stance. She spoke calmly, asking why the United States continues to attract foreign…
Veteran Bollywood superstar Dharmendra has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after reportedly complaining of breathlessness, as per the latest developments. The 89-year-old actor has been under strict medical supervision for the past few days and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Under observation but stable According to reports, Dharmendra initially…
While the combination of vitamin D3 and K2 shows great promise, experts caution that more is not always better. The same NIH review warns that taking high doses of vitamin D3 or calcium supplements without adequate vitamin K may have unintended consequences.When vitamin D levels rise, your body absorbs more calcium. But if you’re deficient…
Today’s energy invites you to look within and ask, “Is this still right for me?” You may carry habits, thoughts, or even people who no longer align with your journey. Letting go isn’t always painful, sometimes it’s peaceful. It’s okay to outgrow what once felt perfect. Make space for new things by releasing the old….
NEW DELHI: With NDA and Mahagathbandhan engaged in a game of one-upmanship, Bihar’s weak fiscal situation is set to turn precarious no matter which alliance wins the assembly polls on November 14. Bihar is already in the category of worst-performing states, fiscally, along with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Assam. Prohibition, in force for almost a…
A potential ISIS-inspired attack in Michigan was foiled just hours before Halloween, after FBI arrested multiple suspects allegedly plotting a “pumpkin day” assault, reports CNN.The operation was carried out early Friday, preventing what director Kash Patel described as a “violent attack” planned for the holiday weekend. FBI swoops in after ‘pumpkin day’ clue The plan…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the state till July 1.Essential services will continue operating following protocols, the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.West Bengal’s Covid-19 tally rose to 14,61,257 on Sunday as 3,984 more people tested positive for the infection, while 84 fresh fatalities pushed the state’s coronavirus…
During the second T20I, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma were seen chatting and sharing a few laughs on the field. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The two swashbuckling left-handers — India’s Abhishek Sharma and Australia’s Travis Head — share a good camaraderie. The duo have previously played together for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and are…
India Women will face South Africa Women in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup on Sunday (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board remains committed to promoting women’s red-ball cricket and is working towards increasing the number of Test matches and multi-day games in the domestic circuit. Speaking after India’s…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has set up a high-level expert committee to make Aadhaar technology future-ready, with focus on scalability, data security, and resilience against emerging cybersecurity threats, according to an official statement issued on Friday.The committee, chaired by UIDAI Chairperson Neelkanth Mishra, includes UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, Nutanix founder Dheeraj Pandey,…
What the Virginia teacher’s shooting reveals about school safety in America In January 2023, a shocking act of violence shattered the quiet routine of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. During what should have been a normal first-grade class, a six-year-old student pulled out his mother’s 9mm handgun and shot his teacher, Abigail Zwerner,…
Speculation swirled around Amitabh Bachchan joining Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ after a set photo surfaced. Director Apoorva Lakhia clarified that Big B was merely visiting, shooting a commercial nearby. The war drama, focusing on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, stars Salman as Colonel Santhosh Babu and Chitrangda Singh. Read on to know more. Salman…
Egg whites are widely praised for being rich in protein, but on a gram-for-gram basis, the yolk actually packs more. While egg whites provide about 10.8 g of protein per 100 g, the yolk contains around 16.4 g per 100 g. However, since each egg naturally has a larger portion of white than yolk, the…
Welcome to your daily Chinese horoscope, where we explore the mystical insights of the Chinese zodiac. Each day brings new opportunities and challenges, shaped by the powerful dynamics of the Chinese zodiac signs and the ongoing Chinese zodiac year. Discover what the stars have in store for you based on your specific zodiac sign in…
