New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Amid the global alarm, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday confirmed five hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak, while three additional cases remain suspected.Eight severe respiratory illness cases, including three deaths, have been identified, with five confirmed as Andes virus infections.WHO has now informed 12 countries whose nationals disembarked the cruise ship MV Hondius earlier during the voyage at the remote British territory of Saint Helena …
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government has appointed Rohit Jain as a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, according to an official notification.Jain’s appointment will take effect from May 3 and will be for a tenure of three years, the notification said.He is currently serving as an executive director at the central bank.Jain succeeds T. Rabi Sankar, who retired late last month. His portfolio allocation as deputy governor is yet to be announced.The appointment comes at a time when the…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain robust despite geopolitical tensions and flagged risks from high public debt in major economies.The RBI Governor warned that continued fiscal expansion abroad, together with rising defence spending amid geopolitical tensions, could strain global fiscal sustainability.He cautioned that stretched valuations in some asset classes, especially in the technology sector…
Argentina, April 6 (IANS) Indian MMA star Sangram Singh made history in Buenos Aires by becoming the first Indian to win an MMA bout on Argentine soil. He produced a commanding display to defeat French fighter Florian Coudier in just one minute and 45 seconds at a packed Tiger Sports Club stadium. The victory marked Sangram’s third consecutive MMA win, following earlier triumphs in Tbilisi and Amsterdam. His strong wrestling foundation proved crucial in the contest, enabling him to dictate the…
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actress Shweta Tripathi, who is known for her work in ‘Masaan’ and the crime drama series ‘Mirzapur’, does not appreciate comparisons in life. The actress attended the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 in the national capital on Tuesday. She spoke with the media stationed at the venue, and shared that she doesn’t compare her characters.She said, “No, like there should be no competition in your children, you should not be choosy, your characters are…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Traditional rivals India and Pakistan have been grouped in the same Pool D for the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and will play their matches in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in the event jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Matches will be played in Amsterdam and Wavre (Belgium) from August 15 to 30, 2026.England and Wales are the other teams in Pool D in the 16-team draw in which teams have been divided in four groups of four each. It’s a tough draw for India a…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indian carriers have planned 50 inbound flights from airports in the Iran war-affected West Asia region on Monday, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions, according to the government.Air India, Air India Express, Indigo, Spicejet and Akasa are set to operate flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah.The Ministry of Civil Aviation said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia affecting air tra…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Indian carrier Air India announced on Sunday that it will operate 78 additional flights on nine routes between March 10 and March 18, 2026, to support passengers amid the ongoing situation in West Asia.The carrier is deploying extra capacity to New York (JFK), London (Heathrow), Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Colombo and Malé, adding 17,660 seats on the nine routes in both directions, the release from Air India said.The trips include Delhi-New York (JFK), Delhi-L…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former India cricketers Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly among the investors to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League. In January this year, ETPL announced Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as the first franchise cities to join the competition, which is scheduled to begin at the end of August this year. According to a BCC report, Dravid and Ashwin are part of an Indian consortium who have agreed a deal to buy the Glasgow-based franchis…
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Actress Shweta Tripathi is set to travel to Amsterdam to attend a live concert by the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer Hans Zimmer. The actress had a long-standing wish to watch him perform live. Hans Zimmer is known for shaping the contours of Hollywood, and adding depth to stories through his music. For Shweta, film music has always been more than just something that plays in the background. It is often the first thing that stays with her after a film ends thanks …