Mumbai: Maharashtra, despite its economic advancement, lags in an important health parameter: its number of low-weight births is among the highest in the country. Along with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, Maharashtra accounts for nearly 50% of the low birth weight babies born in the country, according to a review article published in BMJ…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday it has activated a control room, amid continuing military hostilities between Israel and Iran.Also Read | ‘Students being relocated’: MEA issues latest statement on ensuring safety of Indians in Iran“A 24×7 control room has been established in Ministry of External Affairs in view of…
BENGALURU: Over 100 bike taxis were seized across Bengaluru on Monday as enforcement agencies cracked down on aggregators flouting a recent Karnataka HC directive halting such operations.The ban came into force Monday following the HC declining to stay an earlier govt order prohibiting bike taxi services. While companies, including Rapido and Uber, claimed compliance, officials…
Shubman Gill (left) and Graham Gooch (BCCI | File) Leeds: India are set to face England in the first Test of the five-match series in Leeds from June 20. The Shubman Gill-led unit has been preparing for over two weeks now and even featured in an intra-squad game in Beckenham. Ahead of the series opener,…
RCB batting coach with Virat Kohli (PTI) Former England captain Michael Atherton took a sly dig on Dinesh Karthik for give a “five minute lecture” to Virat Kohli during one of the strategic timeout in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi…
MUMBAI: In its first major fundraising effort since the collapse of its merger with Sony Pictures India, Zee Entertainment Enterprises will raise Rs 2,237 crore from its promoters to finance its growth plans. The company plans to issue up to 16.95 crore convertible warrants at Rs 132 each to Altilis Technologies and Sunbright Mauritius Investments,…
The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP), has released the provisional answer key for the JEECUP 2025 exam. Students who appeared for the UP Polytechnic exam can now check the answer key and their response sheets on the official website — jeecup.admissions.nic.in. This answer key will help candidates estimate their scores before the results…
Air India crash (Photo: AP) Total claims from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad could touch $475 million, driven by liability payouts that are expected to be over 2.5 times the aircraft value, said Ramaswamy Narayanan, chairman and managing director of GIC Re. In rupee terms, the claims could exceed Rs 4,000 crore.“The way we…
After AI171 Tragedy, Raveena Tandon Flies With Air India: Shares Emotional Note on Strength & New Beginnings Following the devastating Air India crash that took 241 lives, Raveena Tandon flew with the airline and shared an emotional note reflecting strength and resilience. Calling the journey a symbol of “new beginnings,” the actress shared quiet images…
70 tolas gold: At crash site, 1st responder’s grit shines GANDHINAGAR: A plume of smoke rose above BJ Medical College on the sunny afternoon of June 12. Flames licked the crumpled fuselage of a jumbo jet. Screams pierced the air. Raju Patel, 56, didn’t stop to think. When the sky fell, he stood up.Just minutes…
