Ukraine’s drone war slashes Russian troops’ frontline survival rate Russian pro-war military bloggers have claimed that troops deployed in Ukraine are surviving only “20–35 minutes” on the frontline amid intense drone warfare and infantry assaults.The reports, shared on pro-war “Z-channels” on Telegram and amplified by the Ukrainian ASTRA channel, and cited by Foreign Policy, highlighted…
Tamil Nadu faces a “deep mess” within a month of regime change, warns former CM M.K. Stalin, citing industrial reluctance, rising crime, and farmer distress (File photo: M K Stalin) CHENNAI/TRICHY: Former chief minister M K Stalin on Sunday said Tamil Nadu was facing the danger of “descending into a state of deep mess” within…
A blistering early‑summer heatwave sweeping Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21 A blistering early‑summer heatwave sweeping Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as nations from France to Poland smashed temperature records and public services strained…
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a changing pattern in alcohol consumption that presents a mixed picture. The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) indicates a marginal rise in the percentage of women consuming alcohol in the state, placing Madhya Pradesh slightly above the national average. At the same time, alcohol consumption among men remains…
(L) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (Image- Social Media), (R) Representative Image NEW DELHI: Delhi govt’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (DGHS), and Neeraj Chopra, former deputy controller of accounts, in connection with a Rs 640-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items,…
Ayodhya’s Bar Association has taken a firm stance, refusing to represent eight suspects accused of misappropriating donations intended for the Ram temple AYODHA: The Faizabad Bar Association has refused to provide legal representation to the eight accused arrested in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case, passing a resolution that also imposes a Rs 5…
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Chauhaan’ in TROUBLE; Kshatriya Parishad condemns ‘appropriation of Chauhan clan: ‘We reject every attempt’ Ajay Devgn’s upcoming film ‘Chauhaan’ has found itself at the centre of yet another controversy. Soon after the teaser drew criticism over its depiction of the Kashmir conflict, the film is now facing objections from the Kshatriya Parishad. The…
Uruguay players (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) NEW DELHI: Two-time world champions Uruguay national football team endured a humiliating end to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after crashing out in the group stage without registering a single victory. Uruguay finished bottom of Group H following a 0-1 defeat to Spain national football team, having earlier drawn…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, has failed to impress podcaster and former adviser to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Katie Miller. She criticised Scott’s charitable giving in a post on X, claiming that billions of dollars donated by the billionaire author and philanthropist have largely gone to organisations promoting progressive causes.In her…
Iranian President Pezeshkian says USD 6 billion frozen in Qatar to be released Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released, even as negotiations with the United States faced fresh uncertainty following attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend.According to the Associated…