NEW DELHI: Alarmed by the possibility of patients contracting HIV and viral hepatitis through unsafe medical procedures, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges across the country to tighten injection safety practices, warning that such infections are entirely preventable but can occur when basic safeguards are ignored.In a nationwide advisory, the medical education…
NEW DELHI: For the first time in their cricket history, Afghanistan are going to host India in an international series this year. But the venue will be the national capital of India. TOI has learnt that plans are afoot for Afghanistan to host three T20Is against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Sept.An official…
CBSE launches re evaluation portal NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially activated the online portal for verification of marks and re-evaluation of answer scripts.The portal is now accessible to all candidates who wish to challenge the marks awarded in their recently declared board examinations.Students urged to follow step-by-step video guideIn…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was at his destructive best throughout IPL 2026, dispatching some of the world’s leading bowlers into the stands with ease. Known for his fearless approach and explosive strokeplay, the teenager consistently kept the scoreboard moving at a breathtaking pace while leaving bowlers struggling to…
Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating on Reliance Industries with the target price at Rs 1,803. Analysts said RIL is deploying $15 billion annual operating cash flows with shorter monetisation cycles now the new norm. New energy and AI infrastructure flagged as key value drivers funded by existing businesses. Kutch land assets of 550,000 acres…
Bengaluru: India’s space regulator has taken a step toward commercialising the country’s satellite infrastructure, inviting private firms to build and operate ground stations inside one of the Indian Space Research Organisation‘s (Isro) important facilities, the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has issued an expression of interest (EoI)…
Most of us have been brought up learning that the colour of the sun is yellow. Children draw it this way in their paintings, it shows up yellow in weather predictions, textbooks and sometimes even in scientific depictions. However, the real colour of the sun is actually white. This is especially seen when looking at…
NEW DELHI: While breast and lung cancers are among the most common cancers in India, Kashmir is facing a distinct cancer burden, with stomach cancer emerging as a major concern. Alarmed by the high prevalence of gastrointestinal cancers in the Valley, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a special initiative to strengthen…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful IPL title defence drew praise from across the sporting world, with England football captain Harry Kane joining the chorus of congratulatory messages after RCB’s triumph over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Kane took to Instagram Stories to applaud Virat Kohli and RCB following their five-wicket victory at…
The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century visible from accessible landmasses will take place on August 2, 2027. At the height of this spectacular astronomical occurrence, the sky will plunge into darkness lasting for about 6 minutes and 23 seconds as the moon obscures the sun entirely. The rare eclipse of 2027 will…
