Flu vaccine will change this year as new H3N2 strain spreads rapidly
New Delhi: India will update its seasonal flu vaccine to better match fast-spreading new strains, a year after a sharp early rise in flu cases in several countries.this World Health Organization Annual advice has been released for the 2026-27 Northern…
Indian Air Force begins procurement of 4-6 long-range business jets for military leadership and ministers
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially started replacing its old fleet of VIP transport aircraft, issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the purchase of 4-6 new long-range business jets (LRBJ), which are designed to transport military…
Iran War: Nearly 2,000 flights canceled, air travel paralyzed
New Delhi: Air travel in the West Asia region, from the UAE to Israel, remains severely damaged, with airlines in the region such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways canceling around 1,600 flights on all global routes as of Sunday evening. Indian…
Oil tanker carrying 15 Indians and 5 Iranians attacked off Oman coast, 4 crew members injured
During the US-Iran conflict, an oil tanker with reportedly 15 Indians among its 20-man crew was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Four sailors were injured.The Oman Maritime Security Center confirmed that the Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight was…
Priyanka Gandhi: Iran leader’s killings ‘despicable’
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said it was “despicable” for a “so-called leader of the democratic world” to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader. New Delhi: Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the targeted…
Counting pills, fearing explosion: Indians stranded in West Asia
New Delhi: Neeru Garg and her husband count the days between medication and work. Their return flight from Sharjah disappeared. They took a taxi to Dubai and entered a city under missile attack. “We have no money left and very few basic medicines left,”…
PM Modi reviews situation in West Asia and evacuations after attacks subside
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, spoke on Sunday and condemned attacks against the country, the first time he has spoken to Gulf leaders since the United States and…
‘Conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments’: PM Modi speaks to Israel’s Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday he “conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments” in a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin NetanyahuAfter the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, the situation in the…
The project office seeks third-party review of highway and railway projects; the Ministry of Highways requires research on construction in the GQ era
NEW DELHI: As the pace of construction and laying of new road and rail corridors gathers pace, the PMO has directed the Ministry of Road Transport and Railways to introduce independent third-party audits to ensure quality work. They have also been asked…
‘India stands united’: PM Modi addresses UAE president, condemns Iran attack
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Iranian retaliatory missiles and drones struck parts of the Gulf on Sunday, killing civilians and hitting critical infrastructure in the region.In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Modi Said: “Speaked to…