Anil Menon is headed to ISS Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon was launched by Russia on Tuesday on an eight-month mission to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.Menon was aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft along with cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina.During his stay aboard the International Space Station, Menon…
Central expert panel approves environmental clearance for 1,000 MW Naying hydro-power project of Arunachal Pradesh NEW DELHI: An expert panel of the Union environment ministry has recommended green clearance to the 1,000 MW Naying hydro-electric project, paving the way for other statutory clearances and construction of this run-of-the-river project across the Siyom River in Siang…
Axar Patel produced a brilliant spell at the death to enter an exclusive list in Indian ODI cricket during the opening match against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday. The left-arm spinner became only the second Indian spinner to claim four wickets between overs 41 and 50 of an ODI innings. The only other Indian spinner…
MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon at India vs England ODI (X) The opening ODI between India and England at Edgbaston on Tuesday had plenty of star power off the field as former India captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon were spotted in the stands watching the match. Kriti Sanon appearance at India vs…
Phu Quoc chief rejects allegations of delayed rescue 15 Indian tourists died after a speedboat carrying 32 Indians and four Vietnamese crew members capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Phu Quoc on July 11. The bodies of the victims were repatriated to India on Monday, while one critically injured tourist continues to receive…
Jasprit Bumrah became the Indian bowler with the most ODI wickets in England after dismissing Harry Brook in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday.Bumrah reached the milestone in the opening ball of the 14th over of England’s innings. He forced Brook into a tentative shot with a slower delivery that climbed on…
Imam and Muhammad Umar, two labourers from Mand, were found dead with gunshot wounds after they were allegedly detained by Pakistani security personne Two brothers who were allegedly taken into custody by Pakistani security personnel were later found dead in Balochistan’s Kech district, with their bodies bearing bullet injuries, raising concerns around custodial treatment.The victims,…
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday called for an artificial intelligence-driven economic transition that protects jobs, social security and human dignity, while Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) pressed for alternative economic models to tackle poverty, unequal wealth distribution and vulnerabilities faced by workers under the free-market system.At the inaugural session of the BRICS Trade Union Forum Summit…
India coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector for the Indian men’s cricket team Ajit Agarkar . (Getty Images) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes there could be differences between head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, suggesting that contrasting priorities may have contributed to India’s selection decisions during the recent T20I tour of…
NHL Trade Rumors (Getty Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be mentioned in trade discussions as they look for another impact forward before the new NHL season. One name drawing increasing attention is Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, who is entering the third season of his eight-year, $92.8 million contract. While no deal appears…