NEWBURGH: A small plane attempting an emergency landing crashed into the frigid Hudson River, but the pilot and a passenger escaped the wreckage and safely swam to shore, authorities said. The crash occurred Monday night, shortly after the single-engine Cessna 172 took off from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, according to the Federal Aviation…
A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict has choked India’s basmati rice shipments, leaving nearly 400,000 metric tons stranded at ports and in transit, while new export deals have come to a halt as freight rates have more than doubled since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, trade officials told Reuters.India,…
India women’s cricket team (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s cricket team has achieved another historic milestone as they have been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their first-ever World Cup title.The nomination, confirmed by Laureus Sport, makes them the first women’s cricket team to receive this…
Gurtej Sandhu career journey: Indian-origin Micron Technology VP with 2,211 global patents. (Photo: LinkedIn) Dr Gurtej Sandhu stands among the most prolific inventors in modern semiconductor engineering, with 2,211 patents worldwide to his name, exceeding the 1,432 patents credited to Thomas Edison. Raised in Amritsar, he has built a career that bridges advanced research, corporate…
South Indian cinema saw Anirudh Ravichander prioritizing music over acting, while Sapthami Gowda condemned paparazzi for disrespectful filming. Suraj Venjaramoodu lauded Rajinikanth’s magic in ‘Jailer 2’, and Chiranjeevi praised Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ performance. Vijay Deverakonda launched a scholarship for students in Telangana. The South film industry witnessed a day filled with strong statements and emotions….
Russia on Tuesday indicated that it is ready to support India with energy supplies in case of any disruption arising from the ongoing crisis Middle East, amid increasing global concerns around impact of Gulf tensions on energy supplies and prices. Reuters citing sources said, “Russia is ready to help India with energy supplies in case…
It is a historical twist few would have predicted. A Jewish billionaire born in Cardiff to parents who fled Nazi Germany now says he feels uneasy enough about life in Britain to seek German citizenship. Sir Michael Moritz, one of the UK’s wealthiest businessmen and a veteran Silicon Valley investor, has described Britain as “an…
Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region, the Indian govt has set up an inter-ministerial group that’s monitoring the situation particulary to assess any hurdles in India’s trade and shipping.“We have set up an inter-ministerial group that meets on a daily basis and is closely monitoring…
Wankhede Stadium (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup 2026 has reached the semi-final stage, with India set to face England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, while South Africa take on New Zealand in Kolkata. So far, the weather forecast looks clear, but fans are still worried because two matches earlier in the tournament…
Central Bank of India SO registration 2026: The Central Bank of India has opened the registration window for 275 Specialists Officers (SO) cadre posts. The registration window will close on March 23, 2026. Applications can be done online through the official recruitment portal by eligible candidates. The openings cut across various high-technology and finance divisions….
