NEW DELHI: No app can block phone calls originating from the 1600 number series that are meant for communications by regulated entities and govt to citizens, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said Friday, adding promotional calls from the 140 series can be blocked by using the do not disturb (DND) registry, but these…
NEW DELHI: Booking train tickets through the IRCTC website is set to become faster and hassle-free. Railways Friday said the beta version of the revamped IRCTC website will be launched soon, offering a clutter-free interface without unnecessary captchas, pop-ups, flashing graphics or other distractions.In a statement, the Railway Board said improvements in the site’s beta…
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks through the paddock ahead of the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Formula One world champion Max Verstappen does not believe England will end their long wait for World Cup glory, with the Dutch driver backing France to…
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…
NEW DELHI: Putting a premium on the liberty of arrested people, Supreme Court Friday said though it was endemic for states to oppose bail pleas tooth and nail, no corresponding steps were taken to expedite trials despite the apex court’s repeated rulings that accused have a fundamental right to a speedy trial.Days after imposing a…
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…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal comes out for warm up ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Lamine Yamal has added another milestone to his extraordinary rise after becoming the youngest player to make six FIFA World Cup appearances….
In this screengrab from a video posted on July 10, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hold a press conference on the field at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. (@NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In what could be an indication that the Centre is actively weighing…
Seagrass meadows could help nourish millions, new study finds Underwater fields of seagrass could play an important role in fighting malnutrition among vulnerable coastal communities, according to new research published in Cell Reports Sustainability. The study was carried out by scientists from Stockholm University and Project Seagrass. It found that fish caught in seagrass meadows…