NEW DELHI: The government has reiterated its position on the South China Sea issue, saying India emphasises the importance of upholding freedom of navigation and overflight, other lawful uses of the sea and unimpeded commerce consistent with United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).The ministry of external affairs (MEA) was responding to…
NEW DELHI: After the recent row over remarks by government officials that a passport is not proof of citizenship, the MEA reiterated Tuesday that it is a document that, per Passports Act, 1967, is issued by Indian government to regulate the departure of citizens from India.“…The issue of passports to Indian citizens or any other…
File photo: Air India crash NEW DELHI: More than a year after Air India’s London flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Tuesday told SC that the complex inquiry involving international agencies could be completed in six weeks, but the draft final report would be ready only by October…
Phu Quoc chief rejects allegations of delayed rescue CHENNAI: “It all happened in the blink of an eye, and only those who were seated at the front of the speedboat and jumped into the water after the captain jumped managed to survive,” Nirmal Kumar, one of the survivors of the July 11 Vietnam boat tragedy,…
Ex-college baseball player sues St. Joseph’s University after alleged hazing attack during team trip (Image via Getty) A former St. Joseph’s University baseball player has filed a lawsuit against the university, head coach Thomas Caputo, assistant coach Elliot Robles and 30 unidentified teammates, claiming he was subjected to hazing, bullying and physical abuse while on…
Members of team Spain stand during a moment of silence prior to the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final secured far more than a place in Sunday’s final….
A viral social media post falsely claimed Kayla Nicole accused Travis Kelce of cheating with her friend and sacrificing $5 million for him. However, there is no verified evidence supporting the affair allegations, financial claims, or attributed quotes. Nicole never publicly named Kelce while discussing infidelity, making the widely shared post misleading and unsubstantiated. A…
Spain secured a World Cup final spot after defeating France. Their victory extended an impressive unbeaten streak to thirty-seven consecutive matches. (Photo/ANI) Spain are not just in the World Cup final. They are now joint holders of the longest unbeaten run in men’s international football history.Luis de la Fuente’s side beat France 2-0 in a…
67-million-year-old T. rex fossil ‘Gus’ sold for record $50.1 million at Sotheby’s auction, becomes world’s most expensive dinosaur fossil A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil nicknamed “Gus” has made history after selling for a staggering $50.1 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, setting a new record as the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold.The 67-million-year-old…
Arunachal gets green nod for 1,000mw hydro-power project (representative image) NEW DELHI: An expert panel of the Union environment ministry has recommended green clearance to the 1,000MW Naying hydro-electric project, paving the way for other statutory clearances and construction of this run-of-the-river project across the Siyom river in Siang and Shi-Yomi districts, close to the…