Delhi is on the cusp of monsoon arrival, with the India Meteorological Department predicting its onset in the next 2-3 days. NEW DELHI: Delhi, which sweated profusely under oppressive humid heat that felt like 53.5 degrees Celsius, may see the monsoon arrive in 2-3 days, the Met department finally said Tuesday.“The southwest monsoon has further…
Man gets life imprisonment for murder of his friend Chennai: A city court found a 39-year-old man guilty of murdering his friend over losses incurred through gambling, and sentenced him to imprisonment for life. Though there were many irregularities and lacunae in the prosecution, the court imposed the sentence considering the aggravating as well as…
Gujarat Medical Council has suspended three dermatologists for 13 months over alleged misconduct (Representative image) AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) suspended the medical registrations of three dermatologists from Gujarat for 13 months over alleged misconduct.The doctors, two from Surat and one from Ahmedabad, were among 30 healthcare professionals from nine states who travelled to…
13-year-old parrot Mithu battles life-threatening condition KOLKATA: A 13-year-old parrot, Mithu, is in excruciating pain and its life hangs in balance as it awaits a surgery to remove an egg, much bigger than the usual size, stuck in its pelvic region.Mithu, like most parrots caged alone, had earlier laid eggs that did not fertilise but…
A video showing Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal joyfully celebrating with his fiancée Siya Goyal and her parents has gone viral, garnering millions of views. A video showing Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal joyfully celebrating with his fiancée Siya Goyal and her parents has gone viral, garnering millions of views. A video showing Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal…
Bicholim: Bicholim police traced and recovered 11 high-end mobile phones reported stolen or missing between May and June 2026 through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal.Bicholim PI Vijay Rane Sardesai said the recovered phones are collectively worth around Rs 2.6 lakh. After completing the required verification and legal formalities, police returned the devices to…
Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.45%, to $73.28 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 34 cents, or 0.49%, to $69.84 a barrel. Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday as stalled talks between Iran and the US over a final agreement to end their conflict renewed concerns over crude supplies…
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe underlined why he remains one of football’s biggest match-winners, scoring twice as France eased past Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 to draw level with Lionel Messi at the top of the tournament’s Golden Boot standings.The France captain now has six…
Reports of a possible family reunion have once again put the spotlight on the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex’s complicated history.Image credit (Instagram) Kate Middleton is struggling to move past years of friction with Meghan Markle as Prince Harry plans a family return to the United Kingdom. The Princess of Wales is…
Japan experiences around 1,500 earthquakes that are strong enough to be felt every year, a staggering figure that would seem disastrous for most countries. Yet, despite sitting at one of the most seismically active places on Earth, Japan’s cities rarely witness widespread building collapses after major earthquakes. The contrast became even more striking after recent…
