Spread the love A projectile attack sank the Indian-flagged vessel off Yemen, but all 14 crew members, including 13 Indians, were safely rescued. (Representational image) NEW DELHI: An Indian-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a projectile and sank off Yemen’s western coast on Tuesday. All 14 crew members aboard the vessel were rescued and brought to safety.Union minister for ports,...
EU eyes tougher border controls after Ceuta migrant surge triggers alarm
Spread the love Migrants wait in line to receive food from the Red Cross, following mass crossings of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta, Spain (Picture credit: Reuters) European Union interior ministers on Tuesday called for tougher action against migrant smuggling networks and stronger return policies after around 72,000 migrants entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta last week, triggering alarm...
Gaza mass funeral for 112 Palestinians, including children, recovered from 2023 strike
Spread the love Bodies of families, killed in an Israeli strike in 2023 and recently recovered from the rubble, are draped in Palestinian flags during their funeral in Gaza City. The remains of 112 Palestinians, including dozens of women and children from the same extended family, were recovered from the rubble of their homes in Gaza City nearly three years...
‘No insurance, no fuel’: SC directs govt to prepare pilot project
Spread the love SC has raised alarm on the uninsured vehicles operating on road NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to evolve a pilot project under which vehicles without valid third-party insurance could be denied fuel at petrol pumps until they obtain the mandatory insurance cover.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra took...
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat of ‘Ghajini’, ‘Lagaan’ fame passes away after battle with cancer
Spread the love Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, renowned for portraying some of Indian cinema’s most memorable villains, has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. His manager Siddharth Tiwari has confirmed the news with ETimes and said, “He passed away today, somewhere around 6.30. Between 6.00 and 6.30 he passed away. Basically, he was a...
Top 5 greatest UFC lightweight champions of all time ranked
Spread the love Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev (Image Via Getty) The UFC lightweight division has given the world some of the top stars in MMA history. From unforgettable title fights to legendary rivalries, the 155-pound class has consistently delivered action that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Over the years, several champions have left a lasting mark...
‘Will give fitting reply’: Sunetra Pawar on Congress’ ‘gungi gudiya’ jibe
Spread the love Sunetra Pawar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday said she would give a “fitting reply” at an “appropriate time” after the Congress’ state unit called her a “gungi gudiya” (mute/silent doll).“When the time comes, I will give a fitting reply,” Sunetra Pawar told reporters when asked about the...

Suriya recalls taking last-minute loans to save Karuppu: ‘A lot of financial burden’
Spread the love 3 min readKochiUpdated: Aug 4, 2026 09:15 PM IST Although director RJ Balaji’s Suriya-led Karuppu eventually became a massive hit, minting a reported Rs 310.12 crore worldwide and emerging as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2026, the fantasy action drama had a rocky start. Last-minute financial issues forced the makers to postpone its release by...

The 45-minute walking formula that could lower your heart attack risk
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiAug 4, 2026 09:00 PM IST Can something as simple as walking lower your risk of a heart attack? According to interventional cardiologist Dr Ravinder Singh Rao, the answer is yes, provided you’re consistent. Speaking on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Dr Rao highlighted the power of this everyday habit, saying, “Walk at least 45 minutes,...
Private colleges account for 54% of 1.36 lakh MBBS seats in India
Spread the love Private medical colleges continue to account for a majority of the MBBS seats offered in India, with 73,643 private college seats (54%) compared with 63,296 government-run college seats (46%), according to the National Medical Commission’s 2026-27 seat matrix released recently for the academic year 2026-27. Of the 9,911 MBBS seats added for the 2026-27 academic year, 7,800...
