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‘211 patients undergoing chemo’: Cancer hospital targeted in ‘barbaric’ US strike in Iran | VIDEO | World

‘211 patients undergoing chemo’: Cancer hospital targeted in ‘barbaric’ US strike in Iran | VIDEO | World

Tehran: A hospital dedicated to cancer patients was severely hit in an American strike as the United States (US) and Iran continue to trade attacks against each other, said the Iranian media on Thursday. The Shahid Baqaei Hospital was located in Khuzestan province's Alvaz. The strikes happened on Wednesday evening and triggered panic among the locals, but the authorities acted promptly and rescued the patients. Several videos are also being circulated on social media showing the rescue operation. There were no casualties, though, reported the Iranian media.ย  Sharing images of the hospital after the attack on X, Iran's foreign ministry…
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Get LPG cylinder delivered in minutes via Swiggy Instamart app, here’s everything you need to know | Business

Get LPG cylinder delivered in minutes via Swiggy Instamart app, here’s everything you need to know | Business

Bengaluru: The scope of quick commerce is no longer limited to just groceries and daily essentials, as Swiggy Instamart has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to launch on-demand LPG cylinder delivery for customers. This service has been introduced in Bengaluru as a pilot project and will be expanded to other cities across the country depending on the response it receives. This service is considered particularly useful for those who need smaller cylinders urgently or do not have a regular domestic gas connection. This marks the first time in India that LPG cylinders are being delivered through a quick-commerce…
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IND vs ENG 2nd ODI LIVE Cricket Score: India vs England Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs | Cricket

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI LIVE Cricket Score: India vs England Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs | Cricket

Cardiff: India and England are taking on each other in the second ODI of the ongoing three-game series. The two sides meet at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, and both teams will look to put in their best performance. It is worth noting that the Indian team managed to register a win in the first ODI and broke their losing streak as well. Interestingly, the Indian team lost two matches to Ireland and followed it up with four losses against England. However, the side returned to winning ways in the ODI format. Limiting England to a score of 258 runs in…
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Concerned about getting train ticket or high air fares during Durga Puja 2026? Here’s an alternate route you can check | Business

Concerned about getting train ticket or high air fares during Durga Puja 2026? Here’s an alternate route you can check | Business

Kolkata: Many people from Kolkata reside in metro cities such as Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru. But very often they could not visit Kolkata - the hub of Durga Puja - due to skyrocketing flight fares and heavy rush in trains during the festive season. But there is good news for such people: Kolkata is set to get direct premium-coach connectivity to four major Indian cities, with Shyamoli Paribahan launching new long-distance bus services to Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Puri from Wednesday. Built on the premium Volvo 9600 SLX platform, the service is specifically designed for festive travellers seeking reliable, affordable…
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Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind

Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind

Kenyan women aged fifty to eighty play football regularly. This activity helps them stay active and develop strong friendships. The Maiani Soccer Grannies aim for a World Cup for older women. Physical activity benefits aged people by improving heart health and mental sharpness. These women prove that growing older does not mean growing quiet. Stereotypes usually follow people after they reach a certain age, like slowing down, taking it easy, embracing spirituality, giving opportunities to the upcoming generations, and letting the young ones run around.While most people accept it quietly and start embracing a slower and peaceful lifestyle, some others…
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Lionel Messi pens heartfelt note to Argentina fans after entering second straight FIFA World Cup final | Football

Lionel Messi pens heartfelt note to Argentina fans after entering second straight FIFA World Cup final | Football

New Delhi: Argentina has reached its second straight FIFA World Cup. Coming into the tournament as the defending champions, the three-time World Cup champions will look to get their hands on their fourth title as they reached the summit clash of the tournament after defeating England in the second semi-final.ย  It is worth noting that Lionel Messi once again worked his magic, providing two assists as Argentina defeated England 1-2 and booked their berth in the final, where they will take on 2010 champions Spain. After the exceptional victory, Messi came forward and wrote a heartfelt note to the Argentine…
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts New Zealand, tsunami advisory issued | World

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts New Zealand, tsunami advisory issued | World

New Delhi: New Zealand was jolted by an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on Thursday, with the authorities downgrading an initially issued tsunami warning to an advisory after the quake struck near the town of Te Anau on the South Island. The earthquake hit about 40 km north of Te Anau, with authorities initially estimating its magnitude at 6.3 and issuing a tsunami warning for the west coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. The warning was later downgraded after updated assessments. Although the tsunami alert has been lifted, New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warned…
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Sensex ends flat, Nifty below 24,100 as investors turned cautious amid weakness in Asian markets | Markets

Sensex ends flat, Nifty below 24,100 as investors turned cautious amid weakness in Asian markets | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended a volatile trading session almost flat as investors turned cautious amid weakness in Asian markets due to a sharp sell-off in semiconductor stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 1.44 points higher at 77,186.87. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,579.69 and a low of 77,086.42, gyrating 493.27 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended 5.75 points or 0.02 per cent lower at 24,072.75. Similarly, the broader market was under pressure and ended the session in the red. While the BSE MidCap Select Index fell 12.27 points or 0.07 per cent, the…
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Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing ย wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June.

Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing ย wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June.

Pointing fingers at PM Narender Modi government's "anti-people policies",the Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing ย wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June. ย  ย The opposition party also demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising inflation, and said he alone must answer for this "economic failure".In a post in Hindi on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Due to the Modi government's anti-people policies, the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis. The Congress party has repeatedly warned the government about this…
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Jewellery stock in focus as company shares update on repayment of outstanding debt to consortium banks | Markets

Jewellery stock in focus as company shares update on repayment of outstanding debt to consortium banks | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Delhi-based jewellery company PC Jeweller Ltd will be in focus during today's trading session as the company has shared updates on repayment of outstanding debt to consortium banks ahead of schedule. According to information shared with exchanges, the company has now repaid all outstanding debt owed to four of the 14 consortium banks. "In line with its objective of achieving a debt-free status in the current quarter itself, the Company has successfully cleared and repaid all its outstanding debt under the terms of Settlement Agreement dated 30 September 2024 with respect to 1 more bank," the exchange…
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