Ahmedabad: Air India has released detailed information on the nationalities of those onboard Flight AI-171, which tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft was carrying a total of 242 individuals, including passengers and crew members. Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani was also travelling in the…
Taipei: A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was centered about 71 kilometers south of Hualien City at a depth of 31.1 kilometers. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration reported a slightly higher magnitude of 6.4, a common variation due to differences in measurement…
New Delhi: The emergence of the XFG variant is part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s natural evolution, said Prof. (Dr) Balram Bhargava, former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Secretary of the Department of Health Research. He added that India is well-positioned to detect and contain emerging variants swiftly due…
Washington: The US State Department reaffirmed its strong support for India in its fight against terrorism. At the same time, a senior US military official emphasised the importance of maintaining relations with Pakistan, citing its military’s role in countering the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (IS-KP). State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday that…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said foolproof security arrangements have been made for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra and urged pilgrims to visit the cave shrine in large numbers. Sinha performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the cave shrine, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual yatra this year. The Lieutenant…
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday assured people that the city will not witness any flood-like situation this year as her government was fully prepared for the monsoon season. Gupta on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the apex committee on flood control at the secretariat to review the city’s preparedness ahead of…
Brussels: India places a high priority to its relations with the European Union, the centrepiece of which is the Free Trade Agreement negotiations that are making very good progress, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Wednesday. During a conversation with The Financial Times Brussels Bureau Chief Henry Foy at the German Marshall Fund…
Girja Shankar Dixit Prakash Padukone, born on June 10, 1955, in Bangalore, is a name synonymous with Indian badminton. His journey began at a young age, inspired by his father’s involvement with the Mysore Badminton Association. Prakash’s passion for the sport was evident early on, as he began participating in tournaments as a child. He…
There’s no greater test of temperament and technique in modern cricket than a Test series in England. Swinging Dukes, capricious skies, and relentless media scrutiny—this is the full package. Into this cauldron walks Shubman Gill, not merely as a batsman with a point to prove, but as India’s newest red-ball captain. And make no mistake—he’s…
After an intense and eloquent appeal by Vibhishana, Ravana, the mighty king of Lanka, reluctantly relented from his initial decision to execute the monkey messenger they had captured. In a lighter mood, he acknowledged, “Your argument, Vibhishana, deserves thought. The tradition of sparing emissaries has been well illustrated by your examples. I shall not take…
