India’s Neeru Dhanda (PTI Photo) Neeru Dhanda scripted history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal in the women’s trap individual event, smashing the continental record in the process.The 26-year-old from Haryana produced a score of 28 in the eight-shooter final to surpass the previous Asian record…
When Greg Reising bought roughly 100 acres near Kinkaid Lake in southern Illinois in 1995, he was looking for a place where he could spend time outdoors and connect with wildlife. Decades later, the property has become part of a much larger conservation effort aimed at protecting the creek system that feeds a reservoir serving…
There is a big difference between wanting a baby and being ready for the life that comes after one. Couples often spend months talking about baby names, nursery ideas and what their child might look like. But some of the most important conversations are about things that are far less exciting: money, work, responsibilities and…
The zero-duty framework covers medicines and related products used for rare diseases. US has exempted select speciality medicines and related components from import duties for India and 19 other partner jurisdictions, offering potential relief to parts of the pharmaceutical industry.The exemption comes as Washington moves ahead with a 100% tariff on certain patented pharmaceutical products….
The ECI has maintained that ECINet is decentralised and that statutory responsibilities remain with designated election officials. The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to an early listing of a plea challenging the manner in which the Election Commission of India (ECI) is functioning, with allegations that powers vested in the multi-member constitutional body are being…
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have helped preserve a historic fishpond in Hawaii. The couple has committed $4 million to ensure the future of Alakoko Fishpond, a roughly 600-year-old aquaculture site on Kauaʻi that had been experiencing environmental degradation and pressure from potential development. That donation…
File photo: Vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz Eight US Marines were injured in a previously undisclosed attack in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14, NBC News reported, citing three US officials.The Marines were part of a battalion landing team when the missile hit the vessel, the officials said. Seven were enlisted personnel and…
Security personnel stand guard as Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials conduct searches at the residence of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday searched the premises of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen and others as part of a money laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA),…
With changing weather conditions across Delhi‑NCR, experts are witnessing increased concerns related to asthma, allergic rhinitis, recurrent cough, wheezing and other respiratory symptoms among children. Sudden changes in temperature, increased humidity, dust, air pollution and exposure to seasonal allergens can irritate the airways and trigger symptoms, particularly in children who already have asthma or allergies.Experts…
Investors remained cautious as higher crude oil prices, rising bond yields and several other concerns continued to weigh on sentiment. Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, extended their decline on Tuesday, crashing over 0.8% after the rout on Monday. Investors remained cautious as higher crude oil prices, rising bond…