New York: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has referred to the “progress” his country has made with India as he stressed that Canada is building partnerships abroad amid tariff pressures with the US. Carney's remarks on Saturday came after US President Donald Trump last week terminated all trade negotiations with Ottawa “based on their egregious behaviour.” “…And...

Jaipur: At least 15 people died and two others were injured when a tempo traveller carrying devotees rammed into a stationary trailer truck in Rajasthan's Phalodi Sunday, police said. The incident occurred near Matoda village on the Bharat Mala Highway, they said. "Fifteen passengers died, while two others sustained serious injuries. The injured were first taken to...

Navi Mumbai: India rode on Shafali Verma's blistering 87 and Deepti Sharma's composed half-century to post a challenging 298/6 against South Africa in the Women's World Cup final, in Navi Mumbai Sunday. Put in to bat after a two-hour delayed start due to a wet outfield, India were off to a flying start as Shafali and vice-captain...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Sunday emphasised that the health, intellect, and vitality of a nation are deeply rooted in the nourishment and care provided to its youngest citizens. The Governor made these remarks while speaking at the 15th National Conference of the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Chapter and the 11th National Conference of...

Baripada: A 25-year-old tusker died after being hit by a train at Agria level crossings under Betnoti forest Range, forest officials said Sunday. The incident occurred around 11.50pm Saturday when the Shalimaar-Baripada Express train crossed the Jugal railway station. A herd of elephants from Simlipal National Park was roaming in the Betnoti forest range for some days....

Nuapada: A security guard at the Nuapada District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) died after allegedly jumping from the hospital building’s roof Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Laghutama Sahu of Palasaguda village in Nuapada district. According to sources, Sahu jumped from the fifth floor of the hospital, leading to his death on the spot. Though the exact...

Cuttack: Noted industrialist from Odisha, Sarat Kumar Sahoo, died at a hospital in Mumbai Sunday, his family said. He was 76, and is survived by a son and a daughter. Sahoo, the founder of Ruchi Foodline, was the executive chairman of Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME). A household name across the state for his...

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit Sunday, ISRO said. The communication satellite CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg was flown on a LVM3-M5 rocket enabling the Indian space agency accomplish this rare feat. CMS-03 is a multi-band...

Hobart: Washington Sundar enhanced his reputation as a T20 hitter with India batting in top gear through the innings to comfortably chase down a target of 187 for a series levelling five-wicket win over Australia here Sunday. This is the first time that Australia have lost a T20 International at the Ninja Oval, earlier known as Bellerive...

Navi Mumbai: South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai Sunday. Both India and South Africa teams are unchanged, preferring to stick to the same XI that played in their respective semifinals against Australia and England. The toss...