Ghana’s government has confirmed that a tragic helicopter crash has killed eight people, including two senior ministers. Among the victims were defence minister Edward Omane Boamah and environment minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. Also on board were the vice-chair of the ruling National Democratic Congress, a senior national security adviser and the helicopter’s crew members.The military […]
India has seen a substantial rise in MBBS seats, from 83,275 in 2020–21 to 1,15,900 in 2024–25, yet the number of unfilled undergraduate medical seats remains a concern. On August 1, data shared in the Lok Sabha by Anupriya Patel, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, confirmed that underutilisation of […]
India head coach Gautam Gambhir (left) and Shubman Gill during a nets session at the Kia Oval, London, Wednesday July 30, 2025. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) London: Once all the media formalities were completed, the Indian team whizzed out of the Oval fast on Monday afternoon. They reached the team hotel and had a short […]
DEHRADUN: A glacier collapse or glacial lake breach upstream, rather than the initially suspected cloudburst, likely triggered the flash flood that ravaged Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, experts studying meteorological and satellite data told TOI. As rescue and relief operations continued, scientists began investigating evidence suggesting that a significant avalanche, glacier collapse or […]
Getting your blood pressure checked might seem like a small task, but done incorrectly, it can throw off your numbers by 10% or more. That may not sound like much—but it’s enough to disguise high blood pressure, trigger unnecessary medications, or mislead your doctor into changing your dose. Cardiologist Dmitry Yaranov, MD, summed it up […]
NEW DELHI: India’s stylish opener KL Rahul shared a heartwarming tribute on Instagram for close friend Rishabh Pant and England’s veteran pacer Chris Woakes, applauding both for redefining the standards of the game through their remarkable commitment and willingness to battle through pain for their countries.Rahul posted a collage featuring Pant and Woakes bravely stepping […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook said that most iPhones sold in the US during last quarter i.e. Q2 were made in India, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of Apple’s manufacturing shift. Speaking after Apple’s quarterly results on July 31, Cook said India has now become the main hub for iPhone production for the US market, […]
Broccoli is often hailed as a ‘superfood’, a nutritional powerhouse loaded with fiber, vitamins C and K, sulforaphane, and powerful antioxidants. It’s praised for cancer prevention, gut health, bone support, and anti-inflammatory benefits. It’s a staple in countless health-conscious diets and often recommended by nutritionists for weight management and heart support.But even this highly nutritious […]
Anish Giri, Arjun Erigaisi, Vincent Keymer, and Pranav V (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: The chess capital of India is once again set to host a world-class event as the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 returns for its latest edition from August 6 to 15, featuring an expanded format, an elite lineup, and its biggest-ever prize pool […]
AI Image used for representative purpose In Dublin, another incident of assault involving a person of Indian origin has emerged, where the victim was struck twice on the head with a bottle and left bleeding, local media reported.A cab driver, who has lived in Ireland for more than 23 years and a taxi driver for […]
