Iran used the funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of regional influence, religious symbolism and diplomatic hierarchy, deploying Quran recitations to send messages to allies, rivals and friends alike.The funeral, which moved through Tehran, Qom, Najaf and Karbala before the final burial in Mashhad, was as much a…
Sanju Samson (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson‘s childhood coach, Biju George, has strongly criticised the selectors after the star wicketkeeper-batter was left out of India’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. The decision came as a surprise because Samson had played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this…
Two doctors (R) resigned after an alleged assault by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre (L) MUMBAI: Two doctors who were allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre at a civic-run hospital in Dombivli have resigned.The hospital staff said they were deeply traumatised by the incident that has triggered outrage across Maharashtra’s medical fraternity, news…
Mosque effigy atop Northern Ireland bonfire A replica of a mosque placed atop a towering loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland has sparked widespread condemnation, with politicians, community leaders and rights groups describing it as an act of anti-Muslim hatred and intimidation.Police have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of offences linked to stirring up hatred…
Referee Facundo Tello (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Argentina’s Facundo Tello will referee the FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, drawing attention because of his strict style of officiating and a controversial match in 2022 where he showed 10 red cards. FIFA’s decision has also sparked debate as the entire officiating team for…
In a recent development in the ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’ court case, the Delhi High Court postponed the hearing on Salman Khan’s plea against the film’s release. The matter could not be taken up due to a shortage of time. Hearing adjourned by Delhi High Court According to a report by IANS, the…
Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides fresh evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is it even possible?The study was published…
NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon covered the entire country by advancing into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab on Thursday, one day after the normal date (July 8) of covering entire India, said IMD.It took 36 days for the monsoon to cover the entire country after making a three-day delayed onset over Kerala on…
AIIMS New Delhi has published the Round 2 institute allocation result for INI SS DM/M.Ch. admissions for the July 2026 session. The allotment has been finalised based on candidates’ merit and choices submitted during the counselling process. Applicants can access the allocation PDF online, verify their allotted institute, and complete the next admission procedures as…
Under international law, ships are generally entitled to transit passage through straits used for international navigation. (AI image) With the Strait of Hormuz now beginning to reopen, Iran and Oman — the two nations bordering the strait — have floated the idea of introducing a permanent fee system for ships using the passage.Until the US…
