A glimpse of International Fleet Review off the coast of Visakhapatnam (Pic credit: Kanaka Nalam) NEW DELHI: Reviewing the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam, President Droupadi Murmu — the supreme commander of the armed forces — said on Wednesday “the spirit of friendship on display today through participation of so…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar took a dig at the western hypocrisy during India’s military response under Operation Sindoor, declaring India does not need the West’s free advice. “Why don’t you look at your own region for levels of violence?” he remarked.Speaking to members of the Indian community in Luxembourg on Wednesday, Jaishankar…
India’s Global Concert Economy “Ecstatic! Hell yeah, I’ve been waiting for this all my life.” Linkin Park fan Joel’s words almost encapsulate the emotions of all the Indian millennials and Gen Zs who have been waiting to see the iconic rock band live.“They’ve been with me from my tiny MP3 player to my current smartphone,”…
NEW DELHI: Preeti Unhale, 51, completed 25 years with a donor heart on Jan 23, 2026, becoming India’s longest-living heart transplant survivor – a landmark considering that heart transplants were rare, donor awareness was limited and long-term survival remained uncertain when she underwent the procedure.Originally from MP, Unhale came to AIIMS in 2000 after exhausting…
Trump administration identifies over 40,000 borrowers eligible for student loan forgiveness The Trump administration has identified more than 40,000 additional borrowers eligible for federal student loan forgiveness in January, according to a recent court filing first reported by CNBC. For students and young professionals charting their higher education and career paths, the development signals that…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Agency Image) Quick quiz: Since the first T20 World Cup in 2007, how many players who played only ODI cricket have been part of a 50-over World Cup-winning side? Answer: None. In 2027, across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Rohit and Kohli would love to change that. Assuming, of course,…
NEW DELHI: India batter KL Rahul admits that his career has not yet fulfilled the lofty potential of his batting ability. The Karnataka batter, however, has found a new lease of life in a stable role in India’s ODI middle-order, emerging as one of the world’s most reliable No. 5 batter since 2023. Go Beyond…
India women’s cricket team (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s cricket team has achieved another historic milestone as they have been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their first-ever World Cup title.The nomination, confirmed by Laureus Sport, makes them the first women’s cricket team to receive this…
The Andhra Pradesh government has released a fresh notification for Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates for contract-based positions in the state’s public healthcare system. The recruitment drive aims to strengthen medical services at government hospitals.As per the notification, a total of 150 staff nurse vacancies will be filled under the District…
Surya Charishma Tamiri (X Photo) VIJAYAWADA: It has a unique son-of-the-soil feel — daughter, actually. An unheralded teen, with no significant victories, made a lasting impression at the Senior Nationals held in the city with her stunning exploits. Nineteen-year-old Surya Charishma Tamiri received no formal training at the academies in India’s big badminton hubs in…
