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Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka (AP Photos) NEW DELHI: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have combined to win the last seven major titles — a streak that ranks fourth among the longest in the Open Era. And it is tough to find someone in the men’s draw who can disrupt this spell at…

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh administration’s move to cancel the land allotment of Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL), founded by environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, has led to sharp criticism from the region’s two biggest political movements — Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).“We believe this is a witch hunt. It seems like a…

DEHRADUN/HALDWANI/ALMORA/RUDRAPUR: In Uttarakhand, each monsoon brings devastation-roads wash away, homes collapse, and there is widespread destruction. This year, the monsoons have been particularly harsh, as the disasters at Dharali, Tharali, Harsil and Syanachatti show. Amid this annual havoc, children are among the most vulnerable, forced to study in crumbling govt schools despite crores being sanctioned…

Space minister Jitendra Singh, along with Isro chairman V Narayanan and four Indian astronauts at Bharat Mandapam on National Space Day. NEW DELHI: Space minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday revealed during National Space Day that space technology played a significant role during Operation Sindoor.While mentioning the operation during which India launched missiles deep into Pakistan…

KOLKATA: Police filed the first chargesheet Saturday in the alleged gang rape of a 24-year-old law student at a Kolkata college, naming four men nearly two months after the main accused was arrested. The crime allegedly occurred June 25 between 7.30pm and 10.50pm in a security guard’s room on campus. Survivor’s complaint led to arrests…

NEW DELHI: On the country’s second National Space Day, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that India has already reached the Moon and Mars, and now it is time we “must explore deeper regions of space”. Emphasising that these unexplored areas hold vital secrets for the future of humanity, the PM announced, “Beyond galaxies lies…

NEW DELHI: Government has temporarily suspended postal services to the US as US-bound air carriers have denied carrying shipments due to lack of clarity on new norms issued by American customs department, Ministry of Communications said Saturday.However, services will continue for letters, documents and gift items up to $100. The exempt categories will continue to…

Anil Ambani’s residence ‘Sea Wind’ at Cuffe Parade, in Mumbai, Saturday, Aug. 23. 2025. MUMBAI: Having registered a case against industrialist Anil Ambani on Thursday, CBI on Saturday carried out searches at his Cuffe Parade residence and Reliance Communications premises in connection with an alleged bank fraud that caused a loss of over Rs 2,929…

NEW DELHI: The ongoing ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ of Rahul Gandhi-Tejashwi Yadav is set to become a show of opposition unity, with senior netas of regional parties scheduled to join the 16-day roadshow ahead of its culmination in Patna on September 1.While Tamil Nadu CM and DMK chief MK Stalin will join the yatra on Aug…

NEW DELHI: Calling it a farce, TMC and Samajwadi Party Saturday announced they would not join JPC on the bills and constitutional amendment that prescribe dismissal of CMs, ministers and the PM if they remain under arrest for 30 days. While TMC’s boycott was expected, SP’s decision has increased pressure on Congress to follow suit…