NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: One of the three US-sanctioned Iran-linked oil tankers seized by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Feb 6 off the country’s coast had spent days inside Pakistan’s maritime boundary with its tracking systems switched off, according to an FIR registered in Mumbai.The ICG had seized three ships — Asphalt Star, Stellar Ruby and…
NEW DELHI: Isro will usher in the new year with the first launch of 2026 — PSLV C62 mission — on Monday (January 12) at 10.17 am from the first launchpad at the Sriharikota spaceport. The rocket will launch an advanced earth observation satellite EOS-N1 (codenamed ‘Anvesha’), another ‘eye in the sky’ that will boost…
England’s bowler Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer (PTI Photo) Brydon Carse has been added to England’s squad for the remaining two ODIs of the three-match series against India after completing his recovery from injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the inclusion of the 30-year-old fast bowler on Tuesday, July 14, during the…
Ontario will allow publicly funded colleges and universities to raise tuition for the first time since 2019, as part of a new funding framework aimed at stabilising the province’s higher education sector. The tuition freeze, introduced in 2019 alongside a 10% cut in fees, was intended to make higher education more affordable. Since then, institutions…
India is on track to conclude 2025 as one of its most significant years of economic performance, with key macroeconomic indicators reflecting strong growth, low inflation, expanded exports and improved labour market conditions, the government said in its year-end economic review. According to a press note released by the Press Information Bureau, India’s real Gross…
Asian markets traded in a narrow range on Friday, wrapping up a strong week for global equities amid growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month. South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were trading lower, while China’s Shanghai Composite edged into positive territory….
PM Narendra Modi; Nandan Nilekani NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced a high-powered task force headed by technology entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to recommend measures for making India’s public examinations leak-proof, transparent and technology-driven, signalling a fresh push to overhaul the country’s testing system after the NEET-UG paper leak.Addressing the nation, Modi said…
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Expectations are sky-high from Cameron Green the all-rounder. It began with Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s response to a reporter’s question about Green not bowling in KKR’s opening IPL 2026 match, and then Cricket Australia issued a clarification on…
Roberto Martinez, right, gives instructions to Cristiano Ronaldo. (AP Photo) Roberto Martinez has announced his departure as Portugal head coach following the team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell in charge. Portugal’s campaign came to a close after a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of…
Sustainablly grown French apple varieties showcased at a Kombucha workshop ahead of all India retail roll out. Sustainablly grown French apple varieties showcased at a Kombucha workshop ahead of all India retail roll outThe Interprofessional Association for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (INTERFEL) introduced the new season of French apples in India with a tasting and…
