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WASHINGTON: The US military is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to West Asia, three US officials said on Friday. No decision had been made to send troops into Iran itself, but they will build up the capacity for future operations in the region, the officials said on condition of anonymity. One official confirmed…
NEW DELHI : Weight-loss therapy costs are set to reduce substantially by up to 90%, with generic versions of injectable semaglutide are expected to hit pharmacy shelves from March 21. The move kicks off one of the most closely watched price wars in the high-stakes obesity and diabetes drug market.This is in the wake of…
MUMBAI: Net selling by foreign funds in the stock market is on track to break the all-time monthly record as rupee this month has been weakening to record lows at regular intervals and rising crude oil prices are threatening India’s macro fundamentals as the war in West Asia is continuing without any sign of de-escalation.So…
NEW DELHI: Dense fog enveloped parts of the national capital on Saturday morning following rainfall the previous evening. Similar conditions were reported in Ghaziabad and Noida, where a light layer of fog hovered over the cities.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of rain on March 23. While temperatures are expected to rise…
GURGAON: Reopening of the cardiac centre at Badshah Khan Civil Hospital in Faridabad has brought critical services back on track, but also raises uncomfortable questions about oversight, accountability, and timing, coming even as serious allegations linked to the facility remain under scrutiny.As service resumed on Friday, the centre will continue to operate under the public-private…
BENGALURU: Walmart-owned e-commerce firm Flipkart on Thursday said its group chief financial officer Sriram Venkataraman is quitting the firm as the company prepares for its next phase of growth and a potential public listing.Venkataraman will remain with the company for a period to ensure continuity and a smooth handover, Flipkart said. During this transition, Ravi…
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Image credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: Young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has given Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management and head coach Abhishek Nayar a welcome selection headache with his explosive hitting in a pre-season intra-squad match at Eden Gardens on Friday.Batting at No. 3, the 21-year-old smashed a stunning unbeaten 103 off just 55 balls,…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Agency Image) Quick quiz: Since the first T20 World Cup in 2007, how many players who played only ODI cricket have been part of a 50-over World Cup-winning side? Answer: None. In 2027, across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Rohit and Kohli would love to change that. Assuming, of course,…
United States (US) lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting a key work programme for international students, including thousands from India, amid increasing global competition for skilled talent. Bill aims to codify OPT programme Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte and Indian American Raja Krishnamoorthi unveiled the ‘Keep Innovators in America Act’ to codify…
In a heartfelt farewell, the family of martial arts pioneer and actor Chuck Norris shared the news of his passing at 86 years old, surrounded by loved ones. Best known for his tough-guy image and sage advice, Norris championed the philosophy of kindness, believing it always circles back. The world is mourning the demise of…
