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A view of AIIMS, in Delhi. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The general waiting period for planned procedures at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, can extend up to two years owing to heavy patient load, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav informed the Rajya Sabha earlier this week.Responding to a question raised by MP Ramji Lal Suman, the Minister said that the waiting period in General Surgery is up to two months, while in Gynaecology, critical malignancy cases may face a delay of up to three months. In gastro-intestinal surgeries, although…

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK rebel O Panneerselvam on Thursday formally announced his exit from the BJP-led NDA, ending a strained and often ambiguous relationship with the coalition. The move, long anticipated within political circles, came after what supporters of Panneerselvam, commonly known as OPS, described as months of humiliation and political neglect by the BJP’s central leadership – with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, most recently, denying him an audience during his visit to the state. The announcement that OPS’s outfit AIADMK Cadres’ Rights Retrieval Committee was leaving the NDA was made by the ex-CM’s aide Panruti S…

With the India vs England Test series turning out to be a spicy affair due to various on and off the field controversies, Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says that these will help pique interest for the upcoming Ashes, set from November this year. “It’s great, isn’t it? It’s great cricket (India vs England series for Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy) to watch as a fan,” Greenberg told Sydney Morning Herald. “Everyone will have their opinion when our English friends arrive I’m sure, and we’re looking forward to that very much. I love the way they’re playing their cricket and I can’t…

Amazon has commenced its yearly Great Freedom Festival, bringing huge discounts on a wide range of electronics like smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, audio accessories and other wearables. The sale started on Thursday, July 31, at noon. If you are looking to upgrade your old smartphone or buy a new one for your friends or family, this might be the best time to do so. Here are the best smartphone deals you shouldn’t miss out on this Great Freedom Festival sale.Looking for a phone under Rs 30,000 that offers great value for money? The iQOO Neo 10R is a great…

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Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least six people including a 6-year-old boy and wounding 52 others, authorities said Thursday. The casualties were likely to rise, Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said. A large part of a nine-story residential building collapsed after it was struck, he said. Rescue teams were at the scene searching for people trapped under the rubble. Yana Zhabborova, 35, a resident of the damaged building, woke up to the sound of thundering explosions, which blew off the doors and windows of her home.“It is just stress and shock that…

ICL Fincorp is proud to announce the launch of its latest public issue of Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), opening on 31st July 2025. With an effective yield of up to 12.62%, this offering presents an attractive and secure investment opportunity for those seeking flexible tenures. Following the remarkable response to our previous NCD issues, which were oversubscribed, we are truly honoured by the trust and confidence placed in us by our valued investors. This continued support inspires us to deliver even more robust financial solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our customers. The NCD issue will remain open…

Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. — here, disguised as a little girl — in The Naked Gun. Frank Masi/Paramount Pictures hide caption toggle caption Frank Masi/Paramount Pictures A reboot for a beloved comedy franchise, an animated heist sequel designed to be grander than its predecessor, a gripping odyssey for an endangered 11-year-old and a stunning meditation on an endangered planet. Hollywood’s got it all this weekend. The Naked Gun  In theaters Friday  YouTube For many years, on Police Squad! on TV and then in The Naked Gun movies, Leslie Nielsen played Frank Drebin, the deadly serious detective who was…

The change of venue brought no luck to Shubman Gill, as the India captain lost the toss for the fifth time in the series. England’s stand-in captain, Ollie Pope, opted to bowl first under the gloomy London skies at The Oval. India made four changes to their playing XI for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series finale, aiming to level the contest 2-2. India made four changes for the 5th Test against England This marked the 15th consecutive toss India lost in men’s international cricket, with their last win coming in January this year during a home T20I. It was also just…

Activists hold a “Jericho Walk” in support of immigrants in front of the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in June in New York City. Andres Kudacki/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andres Kudacki/Getty Images On a Sunday in June, Pastor Ara Torosian gave a message to his congregation in Los Angeles: If detained by immigration officers, “first, call your lawyer, and second, call your pastor.” It didn’t take long. By the end of the month, two families reached out to Torosian, one through their lawyer and another through a spouse, to notify him they were being detained by Immigration and…