File photo: Defence minister Rajnath Singh (PTI) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit China later this month for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation defence ministers’ meet, which comes amid efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to rebuild and stabilize bilateral ties, though de-escalation between the rival armies is yet to take place along…
Representational AI image MUMBAI: The sensex and Nifty opened sharply lower on Friday over Israel’s strikes in Iran, which in turn put crude oil prices on the boil. However, the two indices pared some losses through the session even as investors remained cautious.At close, the sensex was down 573 points or 0.7% at 81,119 points…
Optical illusions get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes perceive. It occurs when the information sent by the eyes conflicts with how the brain processes and understands what it sees….
KAKINADA: A sanitary worker allegedly performed a delivery at the Tallarevu community health centre in Kakinada district in the early hours of Saturday. The baby died after delivery, leading to protests at the hospital by family members who alleged that the newborn died due to the negligence of doctors.Medical and health authorities, however, refuted the…
Bengaluru: What began as a joyful shopping outing to buy a sofa-cum-bed for their newborn son turned into a nightmare no parent should ever face. Thirty-year-old Michal Nithian J and his wife Sara Sherpa were returning home from IKEA in Nagasandra on their motorbike with their four-month-old baby Zeno Macadam M, their first and only…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, second right, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Australia’s Nathan Lyon in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s cricket ground. (AP) South Africa ended their 27-year trophy drought by clinching the 2023-25 World Test Championship, beating Australia by 5 wickets in the final at Lord’s on Saturday. They follow…
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed during a phone call that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran “should end.” The hour-long call, which Trump said was initiated by Putin to wish him a “very nice” 79th birthday greeting, also touched on Russia’s war in Ukraine…
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins, fourth left, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma in World Test Championship final. (AP) Australia’s unbeaten streak in ICC tournament finals was brought to a halt by South Africa at Lord’s in the 2023-25 World Test Championship final. It is Australia’s only fourth defeat across…
File photo: Kunal Kamra (ANI) MUMBAI: Maharashtra legislative council chairperson Ram Shinde admitted a breach of privilege motion against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra over his parody song alluding to deputy CM Eknath Shinde and referred it to privilege committee. The motion was moved in March by BJP MLC Pravin Darekar. The committee will review the…
Mumbai: A day after a blaze at a cloud kitchen in Mahim which killed one person and injured seven others, the health condition of one of the injured persons continues to remain critical.Pravin Pujari, 34, who was rushed to civic-run Sion hospital is in a critical condition, said officials. The blaze comes just three days…
