Kolkata: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has been booked after a woman complained that she lost a leg following treatment for knee pain at a Sebaashray camp, a healthcare outreach initiative launched by the leader in West Bengal a few months ago, officials said on Sunday. The Diamond Harbour MP unveiled the initiative on January 2…
Hanoi: The bodies of the 15 Indian tourists who were killed in a boat accident off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island have been sent to Ho Chi Minh City, from where they will be transported to India, the Indian mission said on Sunday. The Indian Embassy in Hanoi also said that 16 of the 17 rescued…
Dubai: The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran apparently responded with attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The Strait has become the key sticking point…
New Delhi: India on Sunday condemned the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, saying attacks on commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must stop. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board had been rescued, while one remains missing. “We condemn…
Kansas City, Missouri: Argentina advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time on Saturday, surviving a third consecutive dramatic knockout match and keeping alive their bid to win back-to-back titles. Alexis Mac Allister had opened the scoring in the 10th minute, heading in a Lionel Messi corner, but…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the passing away of veteran playback singer S Janaki, and said her songs gave voice to every emotion with unparalleled grace as well as versatility. Janaki died at a private hospital in Mysuru on Saturday due to age-related ailments. She was 88. “The passing of the…
Online Sports Desk England outlasted Norway for a 2-1 extra-time win in the World Cup quarterfinals, advancing to the tournament’s final four for the second time in three tries. Jude Bellingham scored the winner early in the extra period, his second goal of the match and sixth of the tournament, having also netted two in…
Dubai: The International Cricket Council on Saturday inducted former Indian men’s and women’s skipper Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra into its prestigious Hall of Fame. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen also joined his Indian counterparts in the coveted list during a glittering ceremony in Edinburgh. “I am delighted to welcome the latest inductees into the…
Mysuru: Veteran playback singer S Janaki died at a private hospital here on Saturday due to age-related ailments, family sources said. She was 88 years old. According to sources, she developed breathing issues last night and was subsequently admitted to the hospital. According to sources, she developed breathing issues last night and was subsequently admitted…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said she was saddened due to the loss of lives in a boat accident in Vietnam and offered deep condolences to the grieving families. Fifteen Indian tourists were killed in the accident on Saturday. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members. It capsized about…
