General MM Naravane (Retd) on China and Pakistan NEW DELHI: Former Army chief General MM Naravane (Retired) on Thursday described China as India’s “main competitor” in the years ahead, despite India having fought wars with both China and Pakistan.“Pakistan and China are a totally different ballgame. We have fought wars with both of them. We…
NEW DELHI: A personalised cancer vaccine has shown encouraging results in a large Phase-3 trial of patients with high-risk melanoma – a potentially aggressive form of skin cancer – helping keep the cancer from returning or spreading when given along with Merck’s immunotherapy Keytruda, pharma major Moderna said in a statement. Keytruda helps the body’s…
A player serves during a badminton match at the BWF World Championships (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) secretary general Thomas Lund has effectively closed the door on any major rescheduling of the India Open beyond the first quarter in 2027, saying the calendar window is too tight for a wholesale change despite…
File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the media in Washington (Picture credit: AP) The United States is preparing what treasury secretary Scott Bessent described as the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, as Washington seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran and force the country towards a settlement.Bessent said the…
SC flags ‘serious flaws’ in UP Gangsters Act, warns of misuse against innocents NEW DELHI: Pointing out various flaws in Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, Supreme Court on Thursday said the law is prone to misuse as there is no safeguard against vindictive and malicious action against innocents.A bench of Justices J…
England’s Joe Root (AP/PTI) Joe Root etched his name into the World Test Championship record books on Friday, becoming the first player to score 3,000 runs as a captain in the WTC during England’s opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds.Root needed 42 runs to reach the landmark at the start of the match…
Rajya Sabha member’s son booked after Aston Martin kills Hyderabad woman. HYDERABAD: Madhapur police booked the son of Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP and Jana Sena functionary Lingamaneni Ramesh for rash and negligent driving after his Aston Martin allegedly killed a 26-year-old mall employee near Inorbit Mall on Aug 16.According to the FIR, Bharati Mukhi,…
Rahul Gandhi asks Congress to track leaders’ social media push on social justice issues NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have asked the party to monitor social media of functionaries if they are amplifying the party line on social justice issues.The direction came after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at CWC meeting Wednesday…
The 2026/27 Premier League season begins with Arsenal defending their title and three promoted clubs returning. The Premier League returns for the 2026/27 season with Arsenal beginning their title defence, three clubs returning to the top flight and another campaign bringing together some of the world’s best players, managers and clubs.After a dramatic 2025/26 season,…
Emraan Hashmi’s romantic action drama ‘Awarapan 2’ has emerged as a super hit at the box office within just seven days of its theatrical release. The film has secured a strong verdict for itself, marking a significant turnaround for Hashmi, who has been waiting for a clean theatrical success. Taking full advantage of the Independence…