Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Maharashtra police have launched a probe against a senior doctor in Latur for allegedly directing a colleague to "kill" a Covid patient during the pandemic in 2021.According to officials, the probe follows the release of an audio clip of a conversation between the accused, Dr. Shashikant Deshpande, and Dr. Shashikant Dange on social media platforms.Dr Deshpande was then posted as additional district surgeon at the Udgir Government Hospital in Latur, while Dr Dange, who was posted at a Covid-19 care centre, news agency PTI reported.In the conversation, Dr Deshpande was heard saying, "Don't allow anyone to go inside, just kill that Dayami woman," To this, Dr Dange responded cautiously, noting that oxygen support had already been reduced.The patient, Kausar Fatima, wife of Dayami Ajimoddin Gaussoddin (53), had later recovered from the disease.After a complaint, the Udgir city […]

[ad_1] Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: After Mumbai Indians posted a daunting total in a crucial knockout clash, Gujarat Titans would have banked on a solid start from openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan to lay the foundation for the massive chase. However, their hopes were dashed early as skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed in the very first over by MI’s strike bowler Trent Boult, delivering a significant early setback.Boult got the ball to swing in late and at pace. Pitching full on middle and leg, the delivery tempted Gill into a pre-determined hoick across the line. He missed it completely, and the ball crashed into his pads. The umpire raised his finger immediately. Hardik Pandya roared in celebration, as did Boult and the rest of the MI camp. Gill reviewed the decision, but the replays didn’t favor […]

[ad_1] Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly travels with a daily pill box containing around 20 different medications. According to a New York Times report, “Musk’s drug consumption went well beyond occasional use.” Quoting people familiar with the matter, the report states that some of these pills include powerful stimulants and psychedelic substances, with some of them marked as Adderall, a commonly prescribed stimulant for ADHD. “He took Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. And he traveled with a daily medication box that held about 20 pills, including ones with the markings of the stimulant Adderall, according to a photo of the box and people who have seen it,” the report states.Musk has a history of recreational drug use: ReportA 2024 report by The Wall Street Journal said that the Tesla and Space X CEO has a history of recreational drug use. The […]

[ad_1] Dwyane Wade’s daughter secretly fights a rare vision condition as she begins a new chapter (Image Source: Getty Images) Celebrating Zaya Wade’s 18th birthday on May 27, 2025, Zaya had a major milestone as she gets ready to start her college journey. Growing up in the public eye and noted for her poise and accomplishments, Zaya is the daughter of former NBA great Dwyane Wade and stepdaughter of actress Gabrielle Union. Apart from her polished life, there is a personal difficulty that has mostly gone unmentioned. Zaya confronts a personal health problem that has somewhat affected her daily life and academic goals as she enters adulthood; she has kept this struggle out of the public view until now.Dwyane Wade and Zaya Wade: A father’s love and a daughter’s strengthZaya Wade has discussed her life path openly. Dwyane Wade publicly […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump has always called China the ‘biggest abuser’ on tariffs. (AI image) US President Donald Trump claims he was a ‘Nice Guy’ with China - that he helped China out of a ‘devastating’ situation when the world’s second largest economy was in ‘grave economic danger’. But, China ‘violated’ its agreement with the US, Trump has said in his latest social media post on the Truth Social. Trump’s latest salvo against China comes as no surprise for experts, who have come to accept Trump’s ‘flip-flops’ as a reality.Two weeks ago, the US and China announced reaching an agreement for a temporary 90-day reduction in their tariffs, following discussions between senior officials in Geneva. The United States decided to temporarily decrease its additional tariffs on Chinese goods from 145 percent to 30 percent. In response, Beijing implemented a corresponding reduction, […]

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma (BCCI/IPL Photo) Rohit Sharma etched another milestone in his storied Indian Premier League (IPL) career, becoming only the second player to cross 7000 runs in the tournament. He achieved the feat during a fluent knock of 81 off 50 balls in the high-stakes Eliminator against Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.The former Mumbai Indians captain led from the front, standing firm against Gujarat’s bowling unit. With this achievement, he joined Virat Kohli as the only players in IPL history to surpass the 7000-run mark.Rohit's innings was a fine display of his aggressive flair, peppered with nine fours and four sixes. However, it wasn’t a flawless effort, as Gujarat Titans dropped him twice—errors that proved costly.His first reprieve came when he was on 3, mistiming a pull off Gerald […]

[ad_1] Turkey’s much-hyped Bayraktar TB2 drones, hailed as revolutionary weapons in conflicts from Ukraine to Libya, have suffered a devastating reputational blow after Pakistan’s Turkish-origin drone fleet failed spectacularly during Operation Sindoor. Indian forces, using indigenous Akashteer air defense systems, shot down every single Turkish-origin drone in the May conflict, leaving the Turkish defense industry scrambling to defend its once-prized exports.Why it mattersTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long touted Turkish-made drones as a symbol of his “Islamist vision” and a centerpiece of Turkey’s defense ambitions. The drones were not only instruments of hard power but also a diplomatic tool for Turkish influence in Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. But as India’s Akashteer system intercepted Pakistani drones with 100% accuracy, Turkey’s arms export ambitions took a direct hit.Also read: Turkish drones to Chinese missiles, India beat them allThis […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan showcased his ability to perform in overseas conditions, responding strongly after being overlooked for the Australia tour and subsequently dropped from the Test squad for the England series. The right-hander silenced his critics with a composed 92 off 119 balls for India A against England Lions in the first unofficial Test at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury.His knock included 13 boundaries and was a timely reminder of his red-ball prowess.Earlier this year, Sarfaraz impressed on Test debut against England in February 2024, scoring two half-centuries. He later struck a valiant 150 against New Zealand in Bengaluru, though in a losing cause. However, a dip in form followed, as he managed just 21 runs in his next four innings, leading to his exclusion from the playing XI.Despite his early promise, Sarfaraz did not feature in […]

[ad_1] WWE witnessed some major developments in the Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. The Stamford-based promotion is back with another edition of SmackDown, bringing some more developments for the upcoming Money in the Bank PLE.In the Saturday Night’s Main Event, fans saw the return of Bronson Reed and The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes after WrestleMania 41. As John Cena will now team with Logan Paul to take on Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso at Money in the Bank, but before next Saturday rolls around, both Cena and Rhodes will appear for an intense feud for the first time after the Show of Shows.The May 30 episode of SmackDown is all set to emanate live from the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. The promotion will feature Bianca Belair’s homecoming and two MITB Qualifying matches. Here’s […]

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from Washington: At an already fractious time in US academia, an Indian-American undergrad at the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) torched her own alma mater's ties to the Israeli military and spoke up for Palestine in the face of growing pressure from the Trump administration on US institutions to clamp down on criticism of Israel. Megha Vemuri, a senior class president at MIT, did not hold back during a graduation ceremony on Thursday, accusing Israel of trying to "wipe Palestine off the face of the earth," and lamenting "it is a shame that MIT is a part of it.""Right now, while we prepare to graduate and move forward with our lives, there are no universities left in Gaza," Vemuri, who completed her undergraduate degree in computer science, neuroscience, and linguistics and served as president of the […]