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Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, received the distinguished governor’s citation from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in recognition of her visionary leadership and exceptional contributions to society.A social media announcement on X by Reliance Foundation highlighted the citation’s recognition of Nita Ambani’s significant influence across various sectors including education, healthcare, sports, arts, culture,…

A stampede on Saturday night resulted in 18 deaths as thousands of devotees rushed to board trains for the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, leading to chaos at the overcrowded railway station. (Picture credit: Anindya Chattopadhyay) NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Sunday revealed that confusion over similar train names and multiple delays contributed to…

The Champions Trophy is set to return for its ninth edition, featuring the top eight ODI teams in the world. Hosted by defending champions Pakistan and the UAE, the tournament will be played for the first time since 2017, when Pakistan lifted the trophy for the first time. The qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy…

Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) After the thrilling T20 World Cup and the intense race to the World Test Championship final, the cricketing world now shifts its focus to ODI cricket with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament, set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, marks the first major ICC event…

India have been dominant in the few ODIs they’ve played heading into the Champions Trophy, but inconsistencies remain in the batting order…Does India’s middle order wear an uncertain look heading into the Champions Trophy? The dominance against England at home in the lead up to the ICC tournament notwithstanding, there appears to be some confusion…

Delhi Capitals registered a thrilling last-ball win over Mumbai Indians. (WPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ dramatic last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League was marred by two contentious run-out decisions, sparking debate among fans and experts. Arundhati Reddy sealed a tense two-wicket win by scrambling a two off the final delivery,…

HYDERABAD: At less than one per million population, India has one of the poorest organ donation rates in the world. But Mucherla in Telangana’s Hanumakonda district is known for another kind of statistic – the 500 residents of this village have all pledged to donate their eyes after death.Over the past few years, around 70…

Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Salman Ali Agha (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has emphasised that winning the Champions Trophy is more important than merely defeating arch-rivals India in the upcoming ICC event. He also expressed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to win the tournament. “I am excited for the Champions…

PANAJI/BELAGAVI: Former Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar (68) died in Karnataka’s Belagavi on Saturday after being assaulted by an autorickshaw driver in an instance of road rage. The accused, Amirsuhil Shakilsab Sanadi (26), was arrested and sent to jail.Mamledar’s car brushed against an autorickshaw in Khade Bazaar area, leading to a heated argument between him and…

NEW DELHI: “We didn’t stop teaching arithmetic just because we got calculators. We need to teach students what the machines can’t do and how to use machines (more efficiently).” That’s how the world’s leading universities are coping with AI, according to Michael Spence, University College London (UCL) president & provost. Speaking at the ET Now…