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File photo of Gonzalo Peillat of Hyderabad Toofans in action during the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on January 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: M. VEDHAN Star drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat, who won Olympic and World Cup medals for both Argentina and his adopted country Germany, will miss the upcoming season of the Hockey India League (HIL) due to an ACL injury.The absence of Peillat, who scored eight goals in the previous edition, is a setback for last season’s runner-up Hyderabad Toofans. “Peillat ruptured his ACL during a routine training session in Germany. He will…

Annu says she was getting a little too aggressive and was not following the technique so much. | Photo Credit: File Photo Having achieved 62m-plus throws in two different time zones and climates within three days despite jet lag, Asian Games champion woman javelin thrower Annu Rani is bubbling with confidence in the run-up to the World athletics championships in Japan.Annu, who did her season best of 62.59m in Poland last week before going past the 60m mark twice, including the winning throw of 62.01m, at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday,…

The four-year-old filly Fynbos, who is in excellent form, stands out as a leading contender against her rivals in the prestigious Villoo C. Poonawalla Indian Derby (Gr. 1), to be staged here on Sunday (Feb. 1) at the iconic Mahalakshmi race course.Owing to the glanders outbreak in southern India racing centres, outstation horses will miss this year’s Indian Derby, leaving the contest open only to western India runners.An amount of ₹50 lakhs will be added to the second combined jackpot pool of the day.Rails will be announced one hour before the first race.1. TATTERSALLS MILLION (1,400m), Cl. IV, rated 20…

Today is filled with potential, opening the door to success and unanticipated financial opportunities. As your professional journey brightens and accolades come your way, remember to foster peace at home by expressing yourself thoughtfully. Combat any mental restlessness with calming routines, paving the way for a tranquil evening and rejuvenating sleep. The day starts on a bright note, and you’ll feel it even on your commute. The Moon supports your fire today, and Jupiter’s friendly glance adds that lucky push when you take initiative and don’t overthink.Still, your mind may keep hopping like a sparrow in a mango tree. One…

Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal owns a Lutyens-zone mansion bought in 2005 for about ₹31 crore. Spread across roughly 2.5 acres, the residence includes multiple bedrooms, elegant living areas, and grand dining spaces. Despite being an older acquisition, it remains one of the notable luxury homes in Delhi due to its location and ownership.The costly properties of Delhi represent more than just a residential space, but also a symbol of power, economics, architecture, and heritage. These properties, concentrated mainly within Lutyens’ Delhi and other areas of the Elite Zone, sell at unusually high prices because of their scarce landholdings, heritage, and…

Budget session: Lok Sabha to present reports, discuss Labour Law Amendment BillSeveral papers will be laid on the Table of the Lok Sabha on Thursday during the ongoing Budget Session by various Ministries.As per the Lok Sabha list of business, BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari and Chandra Prakash Joshi will present the Fourth Report (in Hindi and English) of the Committee on Petitions on the representation of Parameswaran Krishna Iyer concerning the levying of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance in bank accounts.BJP MPs Harendra Singh Malik and Rajkumar Chahar will also present reports (in Hindi and English) of the…

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Thursday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has made a remarkable announcement of granting incentives to employees posted in far flung and remote areas while presenting Budget 2026-27.The minister stated this while replying to a question of Legislator Javaid Ahmad Mirchal in the House today. She highlighted that this unique step will streamline the public service delivery in far flung and remote areas, particularly in vital sectors like Health, Education and others.While giving details regarding measures taken to mitigate the dearth of medical/paramedical staff at SDH Tangdar Karnah, the Minister said…

James Van Der Beek | Photo Credit: AP James Van Der Beek, one of the defining television faces of the late 1990s and early 2000s, has passed away aged 48. His family announced his death in a statement shared on his social media accounts, saying he died peacefully after a prolonged illness. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” the statement read, adding that he faced his final days “with courage, faith, and grace.”Van Der Beek revealed in November 2024 that he had been diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer the previous year. In interviews following…

India on Thursday said it will wait for the outcome of the elections in Bangladesh and the mandate, and then look at issues which are there. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We should wait for the outcome of the elections to see as to what sort of mandate has come…and thereafter, we will look at issues that are there. On the election per se, you know what our position has been. We stand for a free, fair, inclusive and credible elections in Bangladesh,” he said. The spokesperson was also asked if any observers were sent by New Delhi. “We did…

Representative Image New Delhi: India’s medical devices industry is projected to reach USD 50.1 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26.9 per cent from the current valuation of USD 15.2 billion in 2025, said a report by Rubix Industry Insights on Wednesday.Currently, India ranks the fourth-largest medical devices market in Asia and among the top 20 globally.According to the report, growth is being propelled by government initiatives such as National Medical Devices Policy (NMDP), Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, Scheme for Promotion of Medical Devices Parks, and MedTech Mitra.The study assumes greater significance in the light of the Union Budget-FY27’s…