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Chennai, Aug 6 (PTI) India's Harish Prakash and Tayin Arun produced fine efforts to enter the third round of the Under-18 boys' category in the Asian Surfing Championships here on Wednesday. On the third day of the tournament, Arun registered the best score among the Indian competitors -- 9.23 -- while moving to the third round behind behind Tinn Johnson of Thailand, who logged 9.60 points.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 19 (ANI): With the Maharashtra elections approaching, wrestler and Congress MLA from Haryana's Julana, Vinesh Phogat, held a roadshow in Pune to support Congress candidate Datta Bahirat from the Shivajinagar Assembly constituency. She urged voters to ensure a victory for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), criticising the Mahayuti government for "injustice" by toppling the government elected by the people. "Everything is going well... If people shower their blessings on us on the 20th, we will win with a bigger margin this time. I appeal to voters to respond to ...Read More >
Jannik Sinner clinched his first ATP Finals title in Turin, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4 in a rematch of the U.S. Open final. The 23-year-old Italian dominated the tournament, becoming the first player since 1986 to win the ATP Finals without dropping a set, marking his 70th win and tour-leading eighth title of the year. Sinner, despite an anti-doping controversy, has won 26 of his last 27 matches. Fritz, the first American finalist since 2006, praised Sinner's "insane year" and will rise to a career-high fourth in the rankings. In doubles, Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz secured vic ...Read More >
Find the daily horoscope of the 18th day of November 2024, and navigate your day accordingly. Your dreams will grow like a lovely flower that smells great. Today, married people might have to spend a lot of money on school for their kids. Enjoy your partner's accomplishments and rejoice in their success and good luck. Be kind and honest when you praise someone. It will bother your loved one if you only call them for a short time. Keep an eye on what's happening around you, because someone could steal your work. Be yourself when you talk to people; being fake in any way won't help you. The day ...Read More >
Tel Avis [Israel], November 18 (ANI): An Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital Beirut killed Hezbollah's media relations chief Mohammed Afif on Sunday, Times of Israel reported. According to the Times of Israel, Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Mohammad Afif. Afif was killed in an IDF strike on the headquarters of the Syrian Ba'ath Party in central Beirut, Times of Israel reported. Israel is yet to confirm the killing of the Hezbollah spokesman, as per the Times of Israel. According to Al Jazeera, Afif hosted several press conferences for Hezbollah, providing information regarding the ...Read More >
The result put France on 13 points at the end of the group phase, ahead of Italy on goal difference after the Azzurri had prevailed 3-1 at the Parc des Princes in September. Israel claimed their only win in the group as they beat Belgium 1-0 in Budapest to finish level on points with the Red Devils, but last due to their worse head-to-head record. After a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel at home on Thursday, Didier Deschamps's side showed their resilience in the absence of captain Kylian Mbappe, who was omitted from the squad. France got off to a dream start when Rabiot netted his fi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Government is all set to allow 100% foreign direct investment in insurance business, paving the way for large companies to enter the market on their own, while allowing individual insurance agents to hawk policies of multiple companies, lifting the cap on being associated with only one life and general insurer. The twin measures are part of the Insurance Amendment Bill that is proposed to be introduced during the winter session of Parliament that kicks off later this month. On August 19, TOI was the first to report about the proposed increase in the FDI ceiling, a suggestion which ...Read More >
From hospitals to exams, people's distrust of public institutions is growing because of past mistakes and broken promises In Prayagraj, student protests outside the UPPSC office slowed down after the government agreed to hold the provincial civil services exam on a single day. The decision to split the exam across two days was not a big issue in itself -- officials explained it was because there were so many applicants. This is a common practice both in India and around the world. However, what really upset students was the intense competition for government jobs, which are hard to get, along ...Read More >
Delhi's air pollution continues to worsen, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting a hazardous 490, despite the government's 21-point plan to tackle the issue. The city’s residents are struggling to breathe, even indoors, and hospitals are overwhelmed with patients facing respiratory problems. The pollution crisis is exacerbated by the lack of cooperation among Delhi and neighboring states, and the central government, with each blaming the other. This pollution not only threatens public health but also jeopardizes Delhi's economic future, as it could drive away professionals and harm business ...Read More >
Amid Exposition work, tourists throng Basilica of Bom Jesus Roque Dias Old Goa: With the 18th decennial Exposition of the sacred relics of St Francis Xavier set to begin on November 21, Old Goa is bustling with activity as final touches are being given to works taken up by the government authorities. From the attractive pandals of various sizes erected on the premises of the Basilica of Bom Jesus to the tents put up in the area near Se Cathedral, everything is well designed to accommodate the expected huge number of devotees who will visit Old Goa during veneration of the sacred relics. Se ...Read More >
Lebanese health ministry confirms 3,841 dead in Israel-Hezbollah conflict Lebanese armed group Hezbollah confirmed its media relations chief Mohammad Afif was killed by an Israeli strike on a building in central Beirut on Sunday. Israel has rarely hit senior Hezbollah personnel who do not have clear military roles, and its air strikes have mostly targeted Beirut's southern suburbs where the group has its heaviest presence. Israel's military, which earlier declined to comment, issued a statement late on Sunday reporting it had "eliminated" Afif. The Lebanese health ministry said the strike h ...Read More >
This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The debate on laboratory-grown meat, dairy, and egg products may soon be settled, with the issue reaching India's apex food regulator, three people aware of the development said. The development comes in the backdrop of concerns about public health, food security and ecological sustainability. While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put in place a regulatory framework for plant-based protein products, manufacturers and sellers of fermentation-derived and cultivated protein ...Read More >
General Brice Oligui Nguema, who is interim president, has touted Saturday's vote as a sign of the government's commitment to a democratic transition, tentatively scheduled for summer 2025. Military officers seized power in a coup in August last year. The Gabonese largely welcomed the ouster of President Ali Bongo. His family's poor management of the central African country's oil wealth had led to a stagnant economy and a third of the population living in poverty. The proposed new constitution introduces a two-term limit on the presidency, each lasting seven years. It removes the position of ...Read More >
ess than 24 hours after he asserted in Nigeria's Abuja that stepping out of the comfort zone, innovating and creating new paths has now become the very essence of today's India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told the gathering of world's most influential leaders converged in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit that the main reason for India's success lies in his government's 'back to basics' and 'march to the future' approach. Addressing the G20 session on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty' at the bayside museum of modern art during the two-day 19th G20 Summit, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader and in-charge of the party's National IT Department, Amit Malviya, on Monday, criticised the Congress party's 'hypocrisy' over their stance on the Adani Group, pointing to past investments and agreements made with the corporate conglomerate by Congress-ruled states. Taking to social media platform X, Malviya referenced Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's recent "public admission of accepting money" from the Adani Group on November 10, 2024, pointing out that this acknowledgment contradicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] November 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP K Laxman slammed Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing the Congress party of 'misleading' people. He further said that the people of Maharashtra know "how to teach a lesson" to Congress. "Revanth Reddy as a CM of Telangana and as a Congress leader is misleading the public. Maharashtra people are clever enough they know how to teach a lesson to these Congress people and Revanth Reddy you will come to know what has happened in Haryana that is going to be repeated in Maharashtra, and Jharkhand also," K Laxman ...Read More >
Israel Upsets Belgium in Nations League Clash Israel stunned Belgium with a 1-0 victory in a foggy Bozsik Arena, hosted in Hungary due to security concerns. Gabi Shua's decisive goal, capitalizing on a Belgian defensive error, sealed the win. Israel hit the woodwork twice in the first half and showcased resilience despite Belgium’s dominance in possession. Injuries plagued Belgium, with stars Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans, and Kevin De Bruyne absent, and Leandro Trossard exiting early. Belgium, finishing the group with only one win, faces mounting pressure on coach Domenico Tedesco. Meanwh ...Read More >
The escalating conflict could upset a hard-fought consensus that G20 negotiators reached around 5 a.m. on Sunday, after an overnight push to ready the joint statement for final review by leaders arriving in Rio. That preliminary consensus after six days of negotiations included streamlined language about global conflicts including the war in Ukraine, focusing on the need to negotiate peace rather than criticism of any participants. However, sources said even that "simpler" consensus may now be up for reconsideration following the Russian air strike and the prospect of further escalation. Un ...Read More >
Delhi is facing worsening pollution and erratic weather patterns, with the air quality regularly reaching dangerous levels. This is partly due to climate change, with temperature rises and unpredictable rainfall patterns caused by global warming. The industrial revolution has played a significant role, contributing to the rise in global temperatures. The effects are already being felt, with 2024 witnessing record-breaking heat in India. Despite this, there is little action from society or leadership, with courts repeatedly stepping in to address issues like pollution and farm fires. The need f ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Two persons, including a two-year-old child, were injured after maanja thread slashed them while riding on a bike in separate incidents in Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge areas on Sunday. Police said that they have arrested ten people, including three minors, for using the banned thread used to fly kites. On Sunday, S Balamurugan (35) was riding his bike in Vyasarpadi with his two-year-old son Pugazhvelan seated on the fuel tank when the maanja thread slashed the child's neck. Fortunately, the thread did not cut the child deep, police said. Also Read: Maanja thread slashes child's neck ...Read More >
In a shocking incident in Tirupur, unidentified assailants attacked Baskaran, the general secretary of Hindu Munnani, by throwing chili powder on his face before snatching his gold chain. Baskaran was on his way home when the miscreants struck. Following the attack, over 100 Hindu Munnani workers, led by state president Kadeshwara C Subramaniam, staged a protest outside the Nallur police station, demanding swift action and the arrest of the culprits. Meanwhile, Coimbatore city police arrested Arjun Sampath, founder of Indu Makkal Katchi, for leading a protest without permission in response to ...Read More >
At Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, on Monday, a teacher played the role of a vegetable seller, complete with props, while students acted as buyers. "How much is this vegetable for?" asked the teacher, setting off lively exchanges -- all over a laptop screen. Advertisement https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png This roleplay session, part of an online lesson about markets and vegetables, is one of many such creative strategies teachers are adopting as schools across Delhi shift to remote learning due to hazardous air pollution levels. The air quality in Delhi plummeted to "se ...Read More >
Did you know emojis have been around since the 1980s? Back then, people were already worried that computers might make it harder to express feelings, something humans have done for thousands of years. Fast forward to today, and emojis are everywhere! They've become one of the fastest-growing "languages," and young Indians are total experts at using them. For adults trying to keep up, emojis are like learning a new subject in school. Teachers, especially, are finding it's part of their job now. In Kochi, some CBSE schools have taken this to the next level by ditching grades for emojis or stars ...Read More >
Van Riel Triumphs in Dubai, Taylor Knibb Claims Women’s T100 World Title Belgium’s Marten Van Riel secured a commanding victory at the T100 Triathlon event in Dubai, bouncing back after his Paris Olympics disappointment. Van Riel’s focus paid off, leaving reigning Ironman 70.3 Champion Rico Bogen in second place. Bogen’s performance, following a bronze in San Francisco, elevated him to third in the overall standings. Britain’s Alistair Brownlee, despite a challenging season, claimed his first T100 podium with a hard-fought bronze. On the women’s side, American Taylor Knibb celebrated a hist ...Read More >
Still, the ongoing U.N. climate talks have thrown a spotlight on their efforts to tackle global warming. While the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, is tasked with agreeing a goal to mobilize hundreds of billions of dollars for climate, leaders of the Group of 20 major economies half a world away in Rio are holding the purse strings. G20 countries account for 85% of the world's economy and are the largest contributors to multilateral development banks helping to steer climate finance. "The spotlight is naturally on the G20. They account for 80 percent of global emissions," U.N. Secretary Ge ...Read More >
Part of the deal involves assistance to boost mining supply chains. Peru is one of the world's top copper producers, while Japan is a major consumer of the key industrial metal. In the aftermath of the APEC summit, Peru also inked a defense cooperation deal with South Korea, including a submarine agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries and another deal with Korea Aerospace Industries to manufacture parts for fighter aircraft, according to Boluarte's foreign minister. Last week, Peru formally inaugurated the Chinese-built Pacific coast megaport of Chancay, promising faster and more efficient ...Read More >
, Dr Ashish Kumar, head of the orthopaedic surgery department at KGMU, said, "The cost of treatment is prohibitive, and most patients in our country cannot afford such care in private hospitals. While the number of government institutions focused on cancer care is increasing, many people still lack access to these advanced facilities." King George's Medical University (KGMU) is set to establish the state's first bone bank, marking a significant milestone in orthopaedic oncology care. This will be the first bone bank in any government institution in the state. The announcement was made on Sund ...Read More >
ABUJA, Nov 17: Nigeria on Sunday conferred its second-highest national award - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "Honoured to be conferred with the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' Award by Nigeria. I accept it with great humility and dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India and the friendship of India and Nigeria," Modi said after receiving the award from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Click here to watch vid ...Read More >
Interim England manager Lee Carsley has left a strong impression after guiding the team to Nations League promotion, despite a home defeat to Greece. Over six games, Carsley handed senior debuts to eight players, including Curtis Jones, Lewis Hall, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, whose debut included a goal. With regulars like Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice unavailable, Carsley showcased emerging talents for Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup plans. Returning to the U21s, Carsley plans to debrief Tuchel on his findings. FA chief Mark Bullingham praised Carsley’s impact, lauding his ability to identify tal ...Read More >
Emma Raducanu led Britain to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals with a dominant 6-0, 7-5 win over Rebecca Marino. Katie Boulter secured the last-four spot by defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-4, ending Fernandez's remarkable streak of 16 wins in 17 Cup matches. Britain, a consistent participant since 1963, aims to break their title drought after losing four finals. Meanwhile, Slovakia stunned Australia with singles victories by Viktoria Hruncakova and Rebecca Sramkova. Hruncakova edged Kimberly Birrell in a grueling match, while Sramkova's decisive win over Ajla Tomljanovic sealed Slovakia's ...Read More >
After two days of corrective move, the markets had a listless session on Thursday as they consolidated on the day of weekly options expiry. The Nifty opened on a positive note and formed its day's high in the first hour of the session. By late morning trade, the Nifty gave up its gains and slipped into negative territory. The remainder of the session was spent in a very narrow range; while the Nifty oscillated back and forth on a limited scale, ...Read More >