NEW DELHI: Three Indian Army officers had a narrow escape after their helicopter crashed in the mountainous Tangste near Leh in Ladakh.A Major General, a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major survived the crash but sustained injuries when the Cheetah helicopter went down. “The helicopter crashed on May 20. All three officers are safe. An inquiry…
NEW DELHI: The increase in pump prices by around Rs 5 a litre is only a dent to under-recovery given that oil companies are still losing Rs 13 a litre on petrol and Rs 38 on diesel, without factoring in taxes, resulting in heightened pressure on the states to lower VAT, which is as high…
Panaji: Dielle trained for two years at one of Goa’s better-known hospitality institutions. She spent another 18 months working her way up from housekeeping to front desk. Then Dubai called with better pay, structured career growth and an employer who did not treat retention as an afterthought. She left last Oct.This is not one story….
JAMMU: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on Saturday during a cordon and search operation launched in Dorimal-Ghambir Mughla area of J&K’s Rajouri district following reports of suspected movement, officials said.The operation, named ‘Op Sheruwali’, was on till report last came in, and reinforcements had been sent, officials said.Officials said a joint…
As the United States and Iran edge closer to a possible framework agreement to end months of escalating conflict, attention is shifting beyond missiles, ceasefires and nuclear diplomacy to a far more opaque battlefield: the financial networks that kept Iran’s military machine running through sanctions, war and economic isolation.At the centre of that shadow system…
Malayalam TV is filled with family dramas that entertain fans with unique storylines. One among the recently launched shows that has captivated the hearts of the telly audience is the Ee Puzhayum Kadannu starring Gomathi Priya and Prabin. The show showcases the life of Aravindan and his family.The story begins with the life of Aravindan,…
Jan 6 rioter Jacob Lang speaking against Hindus, Jains and Muslims — at the Frisco City Council meeting. The council meetings of Frisco, a city in Texas, have long become a platform to score social media brownie points by spouting hateful comments against Indians. The latest of them was a January 6 rioter, Edward Jacob…
Hyderabad: To maintain adequate coal supply to thermal power stations even during the monsoon, SCCL chairman & managing director Buddhaprakash Jyoti has asked the officials to ensure uninterrupted coal production during monsoon.Speaking at a review meeting with SCCL officers on Saturday, he said that at present, nearly 95% of Singareni’s coal production comes from open…
Berhampur: A six-year old boy was severely injured after being mauled by stray dogs at Mahanal in Ganjam district’s Patapur block on Friday, triggering panic among locals. The child is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here and his condition is stable.Sources said two children were playing on the road when five dogs suddenly surrounded…
Vinesh Phogat (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has allowed celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that allowing her participate in the trials was necessary “in the interest of sports and justice.” A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia also directed…