Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media ahead of the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. (AP image) NEW DELHI: On a day when the Cockroach Janta Party-headed protest against govt over NEET-UG paper leak and myriad issues turned violent, PM Narendra Modi Monday said the Indian youth is…
While people were busy spreading rumours of a crisis, govt was quietly ramping up domestic LPG production, diversifying crude supplies and leveraging diplomacy to shield consumers from shortages and steep price shocks during the worst energy crisis in decades caused by the West Asia war, PM Modi said on Saturday.Speaking at the inauguration of HPCL…
Where there is a will, there is a way. For those who dare to dream, no hurdle is big enough, not even the absence of legs to climb the highest mountain peak on the planet. Every year, thousands of mountaineers dream of climbing up the Everest. While the journey is harrowing and humbling for all,…
Ageing is one of life’s few certainties. Yet the way people experience it can vary greatly. Some remain active, independent, and mentally sharp well into their later years, while others struggle with stiffness, fatigue, poor balance, and declining mobility much earlier. The difference often lies in daily habits. Modern science continues to highlight the importance…
Novak Djokovic (AP Photo) LONDON: Late in the opening set of his Wimbledon third-round match, Novak Djokovic, slightly off balance, flung himself to his right to meet a volley, placing it perfectly for a winner. Seconds later, the supple 39-year-old was back on his feet, taking a bow on Centre Court before turning to the…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Since making his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2013, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been an integral part of the franchise. Over the years, he has played 157 matches for MI and picked up 186 wickets. But during Thursday’s IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala, Bumrah…
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump (R) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday struck a warm and optimistic tone during their high-stakes meeting at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday, with both leaders stressing cooperation over confrontation despite tensions over trade, technology and regional security.Xi rolled out red carpet…
Trump confirms White House meeting with Israeli PM next week US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a meeting at the White House, with the visit likely to take place as early as next week after Trump returns from the Nato summit.Speaking in a brief phone interview with Axios,…
In 1995, Yellowstone National Park became the centre of a conservation experiment that would later be celebrated across the world. Fourteen grey wolves were reintroduced after an absence of nearly 70 years, with many ecologists crediting their return for triggering a remarkable ecological recovery. The story became a textbook example of a “trophic cascade”, where…
PM Narendra Modi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated a network of indoor cricket academies across six northeastern states, marking a significant push to strengthen sports infrastructure and grassroots development in the region.Launching the facilities from Gangtok, the Prime Minister unveiled state-of-the-art indoor academies in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram…