NEW DELHI: Govt has directed all states and UT administrations to strictly follow the “correct script and diction” while singing or playing the national song and national anthem.In a letter to state chief secretaries and UT administrators Thursday, the home ministry said when the state song is sung or played with the national song and…
World Health Organization NEW DELHI: The breast cancer survival rate has steadily improved in India over the years, yet only about two of three women diagnosed with the disease survive for at least five years, according to World Health Organization‘s first country-wise survival estimates, underscoring the need for earlier diagnosis and timely treatment.India’s estimated five-year…
NEW DELHI: Noting that a commercial suit filed in 2015 was still at the evidence stage in Delhi HC, Supreme Court said even a snail would question the speed at which the trial was proceeding. The court passed the observation while rejecting a plea by Levitate Mobile Technologies Pvt Ltd (LMT) to introduce additional documents…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the monsoon session scheduled to start from July 20, a group of women organisations and activists under the banner of ‘National Coalition for Women’s Reservation’ have demanded “unconditional and immediate” implementation of 33% women’s reservation in the Parliament and state legislatures at the existing strength from the next round of elections….
Turns out love is expensive, but so are a hundred-plus NYPD officers on overtime, and Taylor Swift picked up that tab herself. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed on Friday that Swift paid the city over $160,000 to cover the police permit and security response for her wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. The…
Andy Burnham (File photo/AP) LONDON: Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is expected to be made Labour leader next week and take office as Britain’s new prime minister on July 20, replacing Keir Starmer.Three hundred and twenty-two out of 403 Labour MPs backed Burnham’s leadership bid on Thursday, the day nominations opened. It was one…
Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed LONDON: Pakistan is demanding the extradition of political dissidents from the UK if Britain wants to deport freed Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.UK home secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to change the law to allow him to be sent back.Ahmed…
Jannik Sinner of Italy (AP/PTI) Jannik Sinner produced a commanding performance to defeat seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and book his place in the Wimbledon men’s singles final. The world No. 1 avenged his Australian Open semifinal loss to Djokovic and showed he has fully recovered from the disappointment of his French…
Booking train tickets in India is no less than running a marathon! Scenes are more competitive during the holidays and festival seasons. Whether you’re planning a Vande Bharat getaway, a Himalayan escape, or a coastal holiday, it is important to understand the latest Indian Railways reservation rules, which can significantly improve your chances of securing…
Lucas Di Grassi at Goodwood Festival of Speed. (Image credit: Lucas Di Grassi/Instagram) Lucas Di Grassi is in the UK for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Formula E veteran made history by driving the GEN1 Formula E car in which he won the Formula E World Championship in the 2016–17 season. The Lola Yamaha…
