Average of 30,500 pedestrians killed on roads annually between 2019-24 NEW DELHI: More than 1.8 lakh pedestrians were killed in road crashes across India between 2019 and 2024, averaging over 30,500 deaths annually, underscoring their vulnerability as the most at-risk category of road users. Govt data show that the National Highway (NH) network accounted for…
A massive fire tore through a beachfront resort in the Dominican Republic’s popular tourist destination of Bayahibe, killing one person and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and staff, Reuters reported citing authorities on Friday. The victim was identified as Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian tourist, who died in the blaze at the Viva…
Algeria have officially lodged a complaint with FIFA regarding the “refereeing injustice” in their opening World Cup 2026 match against Argentina earlier this week. The Group J match saw Lionel Messi register his first hat-trick in the World Cup, and, owing to this performance, the defending champions cruised to a 3-0 victory. However, the match…
Allu Arjun fulfils young leukaemia patient fan’s wish; Recreates iconic ‘Pushpa’ moments – VIDEO Actor Allu Arjun recently made a young fan’s day memorable by spending time with Shraddha, a girl undergoing treatment for leukaemia. The meeting was facilitated through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of India and has since touched the hearts of many online. Pushpa…
Japan’s primary inflation indicator remained stable in May. This was partly the result of government subsidies that kept energy prices low. The latest inflation numbers keep the Bank of Japan on course to raise interest rates once more later this year. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday that core consumer prices,…
Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a planned visit to the United States after President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, triggering a diplomatic row between two leaders once considered close allies.Tajani announced Friday that he would no longer travel to Miami for the Italy-US Business, Investment, Science and…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on as Kuldeep Yadav, left, warms up before the start of play on day one of the test match between Afghanistan and India in New Chandigarh, India, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Chennai: There is not an iota of doubt that, when on song, there is…
After delivering the blockbuster ‘Manjummel Boys’, director Chidambaram is back with ‘Balan: The Boy’. The thriller hit theatres on Friday and has opened to good responses from audiences. ‘Balan’ opens with Rs 1.82 crore Nett in India According to Sacnilk, ‘Balan: The Boy’ collected Rs 1.82 crore nett in India on its opening day. The…
Shares of Craftsman Automation Ltd. are expected to be in focus on Friday, June 19, after the company completed its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), raising nearly ₹2,000 crore from institutional investors. The company informed exchanges that its Fund Raising Committee approved the allotment of 22.98 lakh equity shares to eligible Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) at…
Clarke’s masterplan, so to speak, was playing Kieran Tierney ahead of Robertson on the left, two vastly experienced operators to deal with the threat of Hakimi and Brahim Diaz. A risk, for sure. And so much for the thinking behind it. Just over a minute gone – Diaz assist, Ismael Saibari goal, the nightmare scenario…
