The Union Sports Ministry will conduct a comprehensive review of India’s performance at the 2026 Asian Games on October 13, with the disappointing results of experienced athletes, injury management and the effectiveness of
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A drone strike hit homes and a mosque in Sudan’s southeastern Blue Nile state, killing at least four women and injuring dozens of people, according to a rights group monitoring the country’s conflict. The attack has added to
The government’s decision to cap trade margins at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price for all non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines is a welcome step towards making cancer treatment more affordable. The move is expected to cover around 110 medicines, including 35 patented drugs, and could reduce prices by up to 70 per cent in some cases. With potential annual savings estimated at Rs 2,500 crore, the measure could ease the financial burden on patients and their families, many of whom spend a substantial part of their savings on prolonged treatment. By covering branded and generic medicines, as well as…
A seven-storey building partially collapsed in Istanbul’s Maltepe district early Thursday, trapping several residents, including a six-year-old child, and triggering a major rescue operation. Two people were reported dead
China has nominated senior health official Song Li to lead the World Health Organisation (WHO), signalling Beijing’s bid to strengthen its presence in international institutions as member states prepare to select the
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her distinctive and innovative body of work that draws on classical traditions while creating new forms of contemporary literature.
A Russian-guided bomb exploded near public buses carrying passengers in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, killing 30 people and injuring at least 18, as a fresh wave of Russian attacks intensified pressure on
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a preliminary agreement with Pakistan that could unlock approximately $1.2 billion in fresh funding, offering additional financial support to the country as it grapples with
American tennis star Coco Gauff said a wave of racist abuse directed at her online following a disputed incident at the China Open had been “draining” as she exited the tournament after losing to Belgium’s Elise Mertens in