US Capitol, home to Congress, where average age of lawmakers is among highest in modern American history The TOI correspondent from Washington: Mystery surrounds the health condition of powerful US Senator Mitch McConnell, whose prolonged absence from the Senate after a hospitalization has once again revived an old Washington joke: the United States Senate is…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) The toss for the fifth and final T20I between India and England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton was delayed after the Indian team got caught in traffic while travelling to the stadium.Originally scheduled to take place before the 7:00 PM IST start, the pre-match proceedings had…
Actor-politician and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan underwent a major shoulder surgery in Mumbai on Saturday after being diagnosed with severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders. The Jana Sena Party confirmed that the three-and-a-half-hour procedure on his right shoulder was successful and that the actor-politician is recovering under close medical supervision.In a…
Sachin Tendulkar (Screengrabs) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was among the star attractions at Wimbledon on Friday as he attended the men’s singles semifinals at the All England Club. During the live broadcast, the former India batter was seen enjoying the action on the court, with one commentator describing him as “perhaps the greatest batsman of…
Arthur Fery of Britain (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) British wildcard Arthur Fery’s remarkable Wimbledon journey came to an end in the men’s singles semifinals on Friday after a 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to French Open champion Alexander Zverev. While the 23-year-old fell short of reaching the final, his breakthrough run at the All England Club…
India notifies rules for UK FTA vehicle import (representational image) India has notified the procedure for importers to claim quota-based tariff concessions on vehicle imports from the United Kingdom under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which comes into effect on July 15.Under the agreement, customs duties on eligible UK vehicle imports will…
The Himachal Pradesh high court has refused to quash an FIR against a school principal accused of calling a student a thief in front of his classmates, ruling that a psychologist’s report finding no signs of trauma in the child was not enough to halt criminal proceedings against her.What was the issueThe case relates to…
Image credit: Major League Cricket NEW DELHI: Veteran spinner Sunil Narine produced a brilliant spell with the ball after half-centuries from Andre Fletcher and Matthew Tromp helped Los Angeles Knight Riders beat Washington Freedom by 18 runs in the Major League Cricket (MLC) clash at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Friday.The victory earned…
Visuals released by Andalusia’s emergency services show firefighters battling towering flames amid powerful winds, while other footage captures crews attempting to bring the blaze under control as thick smoke engulfs surrounding hillsides. A massive wildfire in southern Spain has killed 12 people authorities confirmed on Friday, marking one of the country’s deadliest wildfires in recent…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s disappointment was clear to see after his dismissal in the fourth T20I against England in Bristol on Thursday. The 15-year-old youngster appeared to know he had thrown his wicket away. Moments after playing a mistimed pull shot, he started walking even before the fielder completed the catch,…
(Source: US department of war) Taiwan’s long-range early-warning radar system played a crucial role in tracking China’s recent ballistic missile launch from the South China Sea.Taiwan reportedly shared real-time intelligence with Washington throughout the operation, reflecting deepening defence and intelligence cooperation between the two sides, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.While…
PM Modi, accompanied by Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, visited MCG. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where he signed the jerseys of young cricketers and posed with Australia’s official mascot, “Ruby the Roo.“Former Australian men’s cricket team captain Steve Waugh also met PM…
