A volunteer donates blood during the World Blood Donor Day, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. (PTI Photo) Can blood be created in a laboratory for transfusion? The answer may eventually be yes, but not yet.In November 2022, scientists in the United Kingdom carried out the world’s first transfusion of lab-grown blood as part of a clinical…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is a peace-loving nation but is fully capable of dealing decisively with forces that threaten its security, asserting that the armed forces have been given complete freedom to act against terrorism.Addressing a gathering after unveiling a statue of Maharana Pratap, Singh said, “We are people…
Thousands of British Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over PoK unrest Thousands of British Kashmiris gathered outside the Palace of Westminster in London on Sunday to protest against alleged human rights violations and the use of force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), calling for international intervention and accountability.Demonstrators raised concerns…
Blaise Pascal (Image: Wikipedia) Not every disagreement begins with a lack of facts.Sometimes two people know the same information and still walk away with completely different views. It happens among friends discussing a career choice. It happens between parents and children talking about the future. It happens in offices when colleagues look at the same…
Nipah outbreak (Image source: PTI) Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan on Sunday sought to reassure the public over concerns surrounding Nipah virus and Shigella infections, stating that both situations are being closely monitored and remain under control.Addressing reporters, the minister said one patient suspected of having Nipah virus remains on ventilator support, but extensive testing…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Donald Trump, the oldest man to be sworn in as the US President, turned 80 on Sunday in the only way the MAGA boss plausibly could: by staging a cage fight on the White House lawn while trying to broker peace in the Middle East.One gift arrived. The other did not.Towering…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday. Following the Bharat Innovates 2026 event held in Nice, France, the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across sectors, including defence, technology, innovation, trade, security, space and healthcare.The meeting took place during PM Modi’s visit to France, where he also inaugurated…
Imtiaz Ali’s latest historical romantic drama ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Sharvari Wagh, has completed its first three days at the box office. Following a slow start on Day 1, the film witnessed a substantial 60.9% growth on Saturday. Exploring the heartbreaking canvas of the 1947 Partition of India, the film has struck…
(Representative image) India-flagged mechanised sailing vessel (MSV) Virat 1 sank off the coast of Oman on Sunday after suffering a mechanical failure, prompting a major rescue operation involving Omani authorities, the US navy and nearby commercial vessels.The incident occurred around 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd, Oman, on the morning of June 14….
Chloe Cherry and Bella Thorne have paired up for a thrilling revenge film, and cannot wait for the world to finally see their work. The two recently co-starred on the upcoming thriller film titled ‘Find Your Friends.’ In a recent interview, the duo ended up sharing more about the film, who their target audience really…