NEW DELHI: From conducting a life-saving midnight delivery on a remote Lakshadweep island to treating patients in the harsh high-altitude terrain of Ladakh, 15 nursing professionals from across the country were honoured with the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday.The awards were presented at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan…
Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday as fading momentum in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, elevated oil prices and concerns over persistent inflation kept investors cautious.Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up less than 0.1% to 62,774.94, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.9% to 7,708.05 after recovering some recent losses.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 8,645.80.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of a paper leak and other exam-related irregularities. The decision was taken with the approval of the central government after investigative agencies shared inputs raising concerns about the integrity of the examination process.Following the cancellation, lakhs of NEET…
‘Raja Shivaji’, starring Riteish Deshmukh, is continuing its dream run at the box office. The historical epic that is currently in its second week in theatres, is slowly making its way into the record books.As per a box office report on sacnilk, the film has crossed the Rs 20 crore mark in its second week…
Puliyodarai, the deeply flavoured tamarind rice served in many South Indian temples, has origins linked to ancient Vaishnav temple traditions. Made with tamarind paste, sesame oil, curry leaves, peanuts, mustard seeds, and spice blends, the dish was ideal for temple distribution because it stayed fresh for long periods in hot weather. In temples such as…
Dr Reddy’s share price in focus after Q4 results: Profit plunges 86% YoY; brokerages remain divided on pharma stock – Do you hold? (Image: Canva/ET Now Digital) Dr Reddy’s share price: Pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd announced its Q4 results for the financial year 2025-26 on Tuesday (May 12). The company also declared a…
India’s decision to raise import duties on gold and silver triggered a sharp rally in domestic bullion prices on Wednesday (May 13). Silver hit its 6% upper circuit on the MCX, while gold surged to its upper limit. Global precious metal prices also remained firm amid sticky US inflation and geopolitical tensions in the West…
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on the owner and several associates of an India-based online pharmacy accused of trafficking illicit fentanyl-laced drugs into the US.US state department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Tuesday that visa restrictions were being imposed on 13 individuals associated with KS International Traders and its owner.“The US department of…
NEW DELHI: Days after being sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister, Vijay is set to face his first floor test in the assembly on Wednesday.His party, TVK, ended the decades-long DMK-AIADMK duopoly by emerging as the single-largest party in the 2026 assembly elections with 108 seats, but remained 11 short of the majority mark…
There’s a clear trajectory. The first Nord ‘CE’ phone by OnePlus arrived back in 2021, and the price tag at the time was around ₹22,999. The first Nord ‘CE Lite’ phone came a year later, at around ₹19,999. Fast forward to now, and two things stand out. First, the launch windows of the OnePlus Nord…
