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Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Indian seafarers navigating the Strait of Hormuz are grappling with GPS disruptions, warnings of underwater mines and the absence of a clear navigation authority even as Iran, in a big relief to New Delhi, announced the safe passage for containers belonging to “friendly nations”.Ships in the region are…
A sailor of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was sunk by a US submarine in Indian Ocean off the Sri Lankan coast on March 4, had called his father over phone minutes before the frigate was struck by a torpedo, saying American forces had twice ordered the crew to abandon the warship, according to…
A powerful winter storm has unleashed blizzard conditions across the US Northeast, prompting widespread travel bans and flight cancellations. New York City and New Jersey declared travel emergencies as up to two feet of snow and strong winds reduced visibility. Forecasters were surprised by the storm’s rapid intensification, potentially qualifying it as a bomb cyclone….
Decision taken after national review NEW DELHI: Two medicines used widely – antibiotic doxycycline and thyroid drug carbimazole – will soon carry stronger safety warnings, following a national review of adverse drug reaction reports.After examining patient-level safety data, regulators have flagged possible mental health symptoms linked to doxycycline and a rare but potentially life-threatening blood…
NEW DELHI: India’s high commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik strongly pushed back against allegations linking the Indian government to the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, sharply questioning the absence of evidence during a televised interview.Responding to a question during CBC News’ “Power & Politics” on allegations primarily made by former Canadian Prime Minister…
On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, people across North India woke up with the feeling that winter is finally here. The weather across India continues to bring challenging conditions for residents and travellers, with dense fog, cold waves and low visibility. There is even potential mountain snowfall shaping conditions from the plains to the high Himalayas….
As digital banking and mobile apps become more common, scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal sensitive information. A rising threat involves exploiting screen sharing during phone calls, where fraudsters pose as banks or trusted institutions to trick users into revealing passwords, account details, or authorising unauthorised transactions. To tackle this issue, Android has…
Reliance Jio users travelling on India’s highways will soon start receiving real-time safety alerts on their phones, thanks to a new partnership between the telecom operator and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Both sides have signed an MoU to roll out a telecom-based warning system aimed at improving road safety for millions of…
Delhi schools halt outdoor sports as SC and CAQM issue warnings over severe AQI levels NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Education (DoE) of the Delhi government has suspended all outdoor sports activities in schools as air quality continues to deteriorate. The order was issued after pollution levels rose sharply across the city, prompting health concerns…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Anil Radhakrishnan Menon revealed that he suffered a mild stroke. The ‘Sapthamashree Thaskaraha’ director also opened up on how it became a turning point in his perspective on health and self-care. ‘It happened completely unexpectedly without any warning’ Anil began his message by revealing how the incident took him…
