Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai on Sunday urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the ammonia gas leak tragedy at a prawn farm near Periyapalayam in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district.Calling the tragedy shocking and heartbreaking, Annamalai said strict action should be taken if any safety violations are found during the…
Of the H-1B petitions approved in fiscal 2025 (fiscal ended Sept 30), nearly 70 percent were for beneficiaries whose country of birth was India. The second most common country of birth was China, accounting for approximately 12 percent of all beneficiaries. Top source countries for H-1B visas (including extensions) 1 India 2,83,772 69.9% 2 China…
In a big boost for the capabilities of the armed forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of equipment worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore. DAC has cleared the procurement of major defence equipment such as Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) for…
India’s iconic blue jersey being replaced by saffron (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former India hockey captain and Olympian Viren Rasquinha has criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s traditional blue jersey with a saffron one ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Expressing his disappointment on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “I must say that…
Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Pakistan cricket team has been hit by a fresh controversy after questions were raised over the fitness of senior players Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman during the T20 World Cup selection process.According to a PTI report, the issue came to light following post-tournament medical evaluations conducted…
National Medical Commission (TNN) NEW DELHI: Medical colleges will no longer be allowed to seek approval to increase MBBS seats while their hospitals or academic buildings are still under construction, under draft amendments proposed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).The draft regulations require institutions to have all prescribed infrastructure and statutory approvals before applying. Temporary…
Uttar Pradesh has provided functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to over 1.2 crore rural households, achieving nearly 90 per cent coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), according to data from the ministry of jal shakti, as the scheme approaches its 2024 target of “Har Ghar Jal”, piped water to every rural home.Launched in August…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, right, and Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI photo) Matheesha Pathirana’s much-anticipated return will have to wait, as Kolkata Knight Riders left the Sri Lankan pacer out of the playing XI for their crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium.Despite being available, KKR opted for…
Jefferies initiated its coverage of LG Electronics India with a buy rating and a target price of Rs 1,900. Analysts said they view LG Electronics India as a strong play on the country’s discretionary spends, given its diversified mix. The company offers strong moats in the form of market leadership in multiple products, premium brand…
NEW DELHI: Cricket fans are used to seeing the famous ‘Snicko’ technology helping umpires determine whether a batter has edged the ball. But on Monday, a similar piece of technology made an appearance during a FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Stadio Monterrey.While Sweden’s dominant 5-1 victory grabbed headlines, it…