To grasp why Kalavryta feels so distinct from other alpine spots, you have to rewind to December 1943. Following skirmishes between Greek resistance fighters and German troops, the German military triggered ‘Operation Kalavryta’. They burned surrounding villages and murdered civilians, but when they arrived in Kalavryta, they promised the locals they were safe. That was…
16 popular drug combinations have been banned by the Indian government citing they lack “therapeutic justification” and their continued use was not considered beneficial in relation to the potential risks involved. “In a significant step towards safeguarding public health and promoting the rational use of medicines, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued…
‘Trust your effort’: NTA reassures NEET UG 2026 candidates ahead of exam (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) Saturday said a NEET (UG) candidate from Nasik was allotted Abu Dhabi centre for the retest because the aspirant himself had applied for it.Highlighting the NTA’s web-activity records, the test-conducting body said its record indicated…
Representational image, used only for representational purpose India’s high-speed rail ambitions received a new push as the Centre has approved seven bullet train corridors across the country, promising shorter travel times between major cities and stronger rail connectivity. The seven high speed rail corridors are: Mumbai to Ahmedabad will take 1 hour 57 minutes. Mumbai…
Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma scripted a rare piece of ODI history as India made a dream start against Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.After Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat,…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 tomorrow, June 21. More than 22 lakh medical aspirants are expected to appear for the examination at centres across India and abroad. With strict security arrangements in place, candidates will have to undergo document verification and dress code checks at the examination centres….
‘Mortal Kombat II’ OTT release: When and where to watch Karl Urban starrer action fantasy film online ‘Mortal Kombat II’ is now available to watch on OTT platform after its theatrical run. The action fantasy sequel brings back several fighters from the 2021 reboot and adds Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. Directed by Simon McQuoid,…
In a recent update, the government of Japan has announced plans to increase foreign entry visa fees from July 1, 2026. This means Indian travellers or travellers from other nations planning to experience cherry blossoms in Kyoto or see powder snow in Hokkaido may soon have to shell extra bucks for their dream Japan trip….
Captain Vikram Batra after the capture of Point 5140 during the 1999 Kargil War As the Kargil War intensified in the summer of 1999, the Indian Army scored a major breakthrough by capturing Tololing on June 13. With that strategic victory secured, attention turned to Point 5140 — the highest and most heavily defended feature…
CBI, Sunetra Pawar’s brother Padamsinh Patil (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will appeal against the acquittal of all accused in the 2006 Pawanraje Nimbalkar double murder case before the Bombay high court, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said on Saturday, hours after a special CBI court cleared nine accused,…
