Pope Francis was in critical condition on Saturday night after having a long “asthmatic respiratory crisis” earlier in the day that required “high flows of oxygen” as well as a blood transfusion, the Vatican said, adding to concerns about the health of the 88-year-old pontiff. The announcement indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was traveling to Washington on Sunday for meetings this week with President Trump and senior administration officials at a pivotal moment for the Middle East. Mr. Trump has made it clear that he wants the wars in the Middle East to end after the October 2023 Hamas-led assault on…
Mumbai: The assault charges filed by Bandra police on Shariful Fakir, actor Saif Ali Khan‘s attacker, has triggered another round of debate. In the wee hours of Jan 16, Shariful broke into Khan’s Bandra home and repeatedly stabbed him — leaving behind a 2.5-inch knife tip in a wound near his mid spine that oozed…
A flicker of hope emerged at the Khanauri and Shambhu border points on Saturday as the central government extended a proposal to protesting farmers, sparking anticipation of a breakthrough in their year-long standoff. Farmer leader Kaka Singh Kotra confirmed receiving the proposal, saying, “Leaders of both forums are discussing it, and we will respond soon.”…
Israeli security and policy chiefs were expected to arrive in Qatar on Sunday for high-level talks about a proposed cease-fire deal in Gaza that would see hostages released in the final days of President Biden’s term and before Donald J. Trump takes office. Biden administration officials have been pressing for a deal that would become…
NEW DELHI: A day after committing $3 billion investments in India for AI and cloud, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday said that it is imperative to ensure security, privacy, and trust in tech platforms and solutions as artificial intelligence plays an increasingly active role across govts and businesses as well as individuals.Speaking at the…
As 2025 draws near, India’s education sector is poised for significant transformations. The coming year will witness trends like the rise of blended learning, which combines online and offline education, along with a growing focus on skill-based education tailored to meet industry demands. EdTech ecosystems will continue to thrive, leveraging AI for personalized and immersive…
NEW DELHI: Congress MLA Uma Thomas fell from a stadium gallery in Kochi on Sunday and is in a critical condition. The Thrikkakara representative sustained head and spinal injuries and has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Hospital sources confirmed that Thomas is in critical condition and has been placed on ventilator support….
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been hospitalised in Thane, Maharashtra. (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli experienced a health setback, requiring hospitalisation on Saturday night due to deteriorating health. Kambli has faced several health challenges recently.He recently made a public appearance at the unveiling of Ramakant Achrekar’s statue in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park. This Virat…
NASA‘s Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the surface of Mars since February 2021, has recently made a significant breakthrough in its search for signs of past life. The rover discovered a rock sample in the Jezero Crater, known as “Cheyava Falls,” which could potentially offer compelling evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars. This…