Kho Kho World Cup: India men and women book quarterfinal spot with commanding wins

Kho Kho World Cup: India men and women book quarterfinal spot with commanding wins

The Indian men’s and women’s teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi on Wednesday. The men’s team achieved a decisive 70-38 victory against Peru, while the women’s team overwhelmed Iran with a 100-16 win. The men’s team displayed their championship potential with a commanding performance, marked by tactical … Read more

Man struck by lightning, dies on spot in Ponnamaravathy

Man struck by lightning, dies on spot in Ponnamaravathy

A 39-year-old man, identified as Kannan from Varpattu village near Ponnamaravathy, was killed by lightning on Friday. Kannan was out grazing cattle along with his relatives when there was rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in the area. The lightning struck Kannan killing him on the spot. A cow that he was tending died … Read more

This disaster is not normal: PM after spot visit to landside-hit Wayanad

This disaster is not normal: PM after spot visit to landside-hit Wayanad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Chooralmala area in Wayanad district, Kerala, where a deadly landslide occurred, killing over 400 people and injuring many others. The Prime Minister conducted an aerial survey and visited relief camps housing survivors and those receiving treatment at a hospital. After the inspection, PM Modi said that the … Read more

Blue spot: Mum held in police cell after birthmark mistake

Blue spot: Mum held in police cell after birthmark mistake

5 hours ago By Sophia Seth, BBC News BBC Laxmi Thapa was held in police custody before medical checks showed she had not harmed her baby The mother of a six-month-old baby said she was treated “like a criminal” after her son’s birthmarks were mistaken for bruising. Laxmi Thapa’s son was born with blue spot – blue-grey … Read more

World sees India as bright spot but Congress leaders claim country has been ruined: BJP

World sees India as bright spot but Congress leaders claim country has been ruined: BJP

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Leader after leader at the Congress plenary session claimed that India has been ruined even though the world projected the country as a bright spot, the BJP said on February 26, 2023 targeting the Opposition party. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, … Read more

Smartphone app may help spot stroke symptoms as they occur, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Smartphone app may help spot stroke symptoms as they occur, Health News, ET HealthWorld

New York: A new smartphone application may help people who are having a stroke or their family and caregivers recognise common stroke symptoms in real time, prompting them to quickly call healthcare providers. Called FAST.AI, the app might be as accurate at diagnosing stroke as a neurologist, which may minimise the long-term effects of a … Read more

Spot billing machines: Proposed Kerala State Electricity Board deal with Yes bank put on hold

Spot billing machines: Proposed Kerala State Electricity Board deal with Yes bank put on hold

Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) logo Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty has put on hold a Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) decision to use spot billing machines supplied by Yes Bank for billing and payment collection purposes. Mr. Krishnankutty said on Sunday that the KSEB chairman and managing director Rajan Khobragade has been directed to ‘‘temporarily … Read more