‘It’s the captain and players who…’: Aaqib Javed
Aaqib Javed. (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who was recently appointed Pakistan’s interim white-ball coach, on Wednesday commented that while coaches play a role, it is ultimately the captain and players who win matches.He emphasized that leadership on the field and players’ execution are the decisive factors in cricket. His remarks […]
NYC stabbing spree: Three killed in ‘unprovoked’ attacks, suspect arrested
New York City stabbing spree suspect Ramon Rivera is escorted out of the 10th precinct in New York City, US. (Picture credit: Reuters) A stabbing spree unfolded in Manhattan on Monday, leaving three people dead. The suspect, Ramon Rivera, a 51-year-old homeless man with a history of mental illness and arrests, was apprehended after an […]
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months A rise in energy bills has pushed UK inflation to its highest rate for six months. The inflation rate, which measures price changes over time, rose by more than expected to 2.3% in the year to October, up from 1.7% in September. Annual gas and […]
Ukraine front could ‘collapse’ as Russia gains accelerate, experts warn
President Biden’s decision to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, and allow the use of long-range missiles on Russian territory comes as the Russian military is accelerating its gains along the front line. Data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) shows that Russia has gained almost six times as much territory in 2024 […]
Trump picks Linda McMahon and Mehmet Oz to serve in top roles
US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO and his transition co-chair, Linda McMahon, as his nominee for education secretary. A long-time Trump ally, McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first presidency and donated millions of dollars to his presidential campaign. Trump has criticised the Department of Education, and […]
Independent Candidate From Maharashtra’s Beed Dies Of Heart Attack In Polling Booth
An Independent candidate from Beed suffered a massive heart attack while he was awaiting his turn to vote at a polling station in Maharashtra on Wednesday. The man was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. Maharashtra is voting across 288 seats to elect a new government. The votes will be counted […]
Year After Milk Row, Karnataka’s Nandini Dairy Brand Set For Delhi Launch
The Karnataka Milk Federation‘s dairy products brand, Nandini, will be on sale in the national capital – its first foray into markets in north India – from Thursday on the back of a high-profile launch event to be attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The brand will be launched by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in […]
Why 35,000 People Took To New Zealand Streets In One Of Biggest Protest For Maori Rights
Indigenous “Haka” chants boomed across New Zealand’s capital Wellington, as tens of thousands of people rallied against a bill that critics say would alter the core of the nation’s founding treaty and dilute the rights of Maori people. The Hikoi mo te Tiriti march began ten days ago in the country’s far north, where bare-chested […]
At AIIMS Delhi, patients stare at 3-year waitlist for MRI scan
NEW DELHI: Unless you are a VIP, getting an MRI scan done at the city’s premier hospital, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), could stretch from a mere few weeks to an agonising three years.Recently, a 52-year-old Joydip Dey, who was referred to AIIMS for treatment for his right leg injury at the […]
Urban Voter Apathy Again? Low Turnout In Mumbai Seats
Maharashtra’s urban pockets including assembly constituencies in Mumbai reported low voter turnout, despite Mumbai being the biggest city in the state and the country’s financial and entertainment hub. The turnout this time is only 1 per cent higher than in 2019, which was 48.4 per cent. Few people were seen at many booths in several […]
Climate-financing for Afghanistan: UN moves to unlock stuck funds, say U.N. officials
“United Nations (U.N.) agencies are trying to unlock key climate financing for Afghanistan, one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change which has not received approval for any such fresh funds since the 2021 Taliban takeover,” two U.N. officials told Reuters. Plagued by drought and deadly floods, Afghanistan has been unable to access […]
“What Kind Of Doctors…”: Brother Of MBBS Student Who Died Due To Ragging
Anil Methania was a first-year student at GMERS Medical College and Hospital in Dharpur Patan Ahmedabad: Days after an 18-year-old MBBS student at a Gujarat medical college died, allegedly after he was made to stand for hours during a ragging session, his family has questioned what kind of doctors such seniors would become. Anil Methaniya, […]