Centre puts Delhi hospitals on alert as Wangchuk fast enters third week NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry has directed three central government hospitals to conduct twice-daily medical examinations of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other participants in the ongoing hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, amid concerns of his “border line condition” and the fact…
Rakesh Tikait, Kejriwal meet Sonam Wangchuk at ‘packed’ Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk’s protest gathered fresh momentum on Thursday as farmer leader Rakesh Tikait reached New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar with around 500 farmers, strengthening the ongoing agitation against the Centre and adding to the demand for Union education minister Dharmendra…
Cyberattack hits Japan’s ice cream giant Glico after KFC, disrupts sushi and supermarket deliveries (Image/X) A cyberattack on one of Japan’s largest refrigerated warehouse operators has disrupted the supply of ice cream, fast food and supermarket products across the country, affecting companies including Ezaki Glico, KFC Japan and Kura Sushi.Ezaki Glico, the maker of popular…
It is Channi vs Warring ahead of 2027 Punjab battle NEW DELHI: Once bitten, twice shy. That’s perhaps how one can describe Congress top leadership’s predicament in Punjab where the party is desperately trying to unite the state leaders ahead of the assembly elections next year.It has been over two weeks now since the Congress…
During FY2025-26, India’s imports from China reached nearly $132 billion. (PTI photo) Aiming to reduce dependence on imports and overseas supplies, India is looking to give a fresh push to its domestic manufacturing plans. The government is preparing to strengthen domestic manufacturing for products which currently account for imports worth $51 billion, according to sources…
Rescue personnel could be seen escorting distressed devotees to waiting ambulances while security forces worked to prevent further congestion amid the surging crowd. PURI: A temporary crowd surge during the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri left one devotee dead and more than 100 others requiring rescue and medical attention on Thursday, raising fresh concerns…
India’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glittering career during the second ODI against England, moving past Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli’s 561st international appearance, taking him ahead of Ponting’s tally of 560 matches. Only…
Crowd rush and medical emergencies at Puri Rath Yatra One devotee died and more than 100 others fainted on Thursday following a massive crowd rush during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha‘s Puri, officials said.An overwhelming surge of pilgrims at the Singhadwara of the Jagannath Temple prompted emergency rescue teams to evacuate multiple people…
NEW DELHI: One devotee died and more than 100 others fainted on Thursday after stampede-like rush during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri, officials said.According to initial reports, the devotee collapsed after feeling suffocated in the crowd and was taken to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital, where he was declared dead. Emergency rescue…
Argentina fans burn England flags (Screengrabs) Argentina’s victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final sparked massive celebrations across Buenos Aires, but some fans drew criticism after burning England flags and displaying coffins decorated with the St George’s Cross. Videos and photos also showed supporters chanting songs linked to the Falklands War, while…
