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NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday said the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo, which was struck in a Russian attack off Ukraine’s Odesa port earlier this week, was carrying grain and not military cargo, effectively rejecting Moscow’s assertion that the ship was transporting weapons for Ukraine.Responding to questions on the Russian claim,…
CHENNAI: Going harder on overcharging liquor buyers beyond the maximum retail price (MRP), the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has revised its penal action to dismiss personnel at retail vending shops if they are caught violating the MRP norms for a third time.The revised disciplinary guidelines, issued through a circular by Tasmac on Friday,…
Centre reviewed measures taken by the Haryana govt to address the issue of air pollution NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday reviewed measures taken by the Haryana govt to address the issue of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, and emphasised the need for “accelerated implementation, stronger inter-agency coordination and strict enforcement” to ensure substantial reduction in…
Rahul Dravid with former international hockey players Sandeep Somesh (centre) and Anil Aldrin in Bengaluru on Friday Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid, once a hockey midfielder, famously put away the stick and stuck to weaving magic with the willow. Almost four decades later, with a stick in hand, he can still trap a ball with precision and…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) kisses the trophy after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Ferran Torres scored what will almost certainly be remembered as the most important goal of his career when his extra-time strike secured Spain’s…
Vanderford Glacier (Credit: Monash SAEF) Governments have a crucial 30 to 50 year window to plan for rising sea levels using dependable computer models, before Antarctic ice melt becomes far harder to predict.Scientists say current Antarctic ice loss can guide sea-level planning until mid-century, but forecasts become far less certain later as retreat may accelerate….
The National Law University (NLU) Delhi has released the complete schedule for AILET 2027, with the application process commencing on August 7 and the entrance test scheduled for December 13. The university has also outlined the eligibility criteria, category-wise application fees and the exam pattern, highlighting key differences between AILET and CLAT for aspiring law…
Rakul Preet Singh has revealed that acting was never part of her original plan. The actress opened up on her journey and how she accidentally landed her first acting job while she was still college and only agreed to do it because she wanted to buy a car with the Rs 5 lakh she was…
As it turns out, those extra pillows are there for much more than decoration. You check into a hotel after a long journey, drop your bags, and head straight for the bed. It is neatly made, the sheets are crisp, and almost every time, four pillows are waiting for you, even if the room is…
10-year-old girl died by suicide after teachers accused her of theft (Representative image) MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 10-year-old girl who dreamt of becoming a wrestler died by suicide at her home in Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday, hours after she was allegedly beaten, publicly humiliated and accused of stealing Rs 10 by her teachers.Police on Wednesday night registered an…
