Raw emotions took over him for a while as Machchhar spoke to Modi about those dramatic moments and called him his idol. The PM responded that his courage had made Smit a global hero, with people worldwide offering prayers for his good health. Bleeding on the cockpit floor after being attacked by his co-pilot, Captain…
India women’s hockey team won their first Asian Games gold medal in 44 years. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India have moved into the top five of the Asian Games 2026 medal tally after a stunning day of gold-medal performances across sports.India now have 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals, taking their overall tally…
The soil was used to lift the ground and form wetlands designed to provide feeding, nesting and refuelling areas for birds London sent more than three million tonnes of soil excavated during construction of the Elizabeth line to an Essex island, where it was used to raise the ground and create new coastal wetlands. Ten…
While Indian authorities are not directly involved in investigating the flydubai incident, intelligence agencies are closely monitoring developments after initial findings attributed the hijacking attempt to radicalisation. NEW DELHI: The Indian security and intelligence establishment is on alert following the failed hijacking of a flydubai flight, undertaking a confidential evaluation of SOPs and security measures…
Brazil team trains at Salt Lake Stadium (Photo/AIFF) TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: With just over 24 hours until the India vs Brazil match, the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata was brimming with activity on Friday, despite it being a national holiday. Cleaning was underway in large numbers, and hoardings were being put up throughout the gigantic…
Captain Smit Machchhar’s professionalism and moral sense in the darkest of circumstances make him a true hero, UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said. Calling the flydubai incident a dangerous terrorist act, UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash lauded Indian co-pilot Smit Machchhar’s critical role in preventing an air disaster by describing him as a true hero.The…
In his latest peace message to Putin — on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek last month — PM Modi had told him it was time now to stop the ‘endless’ war. Amid renewed efforts, including by India, for cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked PM Modi for his…
Yash Rathod (PTI file photo) Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani batted for more than 36 overs in a crucial eighth-wicket partnership as India A held on for a thrilling draw against Australia A on the fourth day of the second and final four-day match in Puducherry on Friday.India A won the two-match series 1-0 after…
Election Commission sources clarified that as per Rule 13(1), every claim for the inclusion of a name in the roll, to be lodged within 30 days from the date of publication of the draft roll under Rule 10, ‘shall be in Form 6 and signed by the person desiring his name to be included in…
An EC official said an average 10% of 800-900 electors per booth were deleted through SIR. Thus, each BLO will have to verify enrolment eligibility of less than 100 ‘deleted’ voters. NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday ordered a special drive to identify and add back genuine electors who may have been “left out”…