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Tehran [Iran], August 9 : The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after the US “fully” accepts Iran’s conditions, even as Tehran and Oman said they are “very close” to a new shipping protocol for the key waterway, Al Jazeera reported.  IRGC spokesperson Sardar Mohebi said that reopening the strait would depend on “specific mechanisms and conditions” separate from ongoing negotiations with Oman. He said reopening would be conditional on the US fully accepting Iran’s conditions and ending interference in regional negotiations.  This came after the Iranian officials discussed negotiations with Oman over…

A joke and candid conversation by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about growing up with strict Asian parents has snowballed into a much larger public conversation about parenting styles, criticism, and how children process being pushed to their limits. During a recent conversation at a public event, Huang joked, “Once you’ve been raised by Asian parents, you need therapy for life.” He then explained that how his parents were ‘classic Asian parents’ who constantly pushed him to improve, rarely offering praise but always pointed out what could be better. Huang further added that his strict upbringing taught him humility and resilience,…

Srinagar, Aug 8: Marking a significant administrative milestone and providing a fresh impetus to long-pending developmental initiatives, the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, met after a gap of over five years under Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, setting a clear vision for transforming the premier medical institution into a quaternary healthcare facility and Centre of Excellence in the region.The last meeting of the Standing Finance Committee had been held in August 2021. The revival of the high-level financial and administrative mechanism is expected to accelerate critical infrastructure projects, strengthen institutional capacities and provide a…

The second suspect fled the scene, prompting a search operation, while a pistol, cartridges, spent casings and the motorcycle were recovered. BULANDSHAHR: A wanted accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl was killed in a police encounter in Bulandshahr after two motorcycle-borne suspects allegedly opened fire at a police team during a checking operation.Senior superintendent of police Dinesh Kumar Singh said two police officers sustained injuries, while bullets struck the bulletproof jackets of two others.”Today, a police encounter took place involving two motorcycle-borne miscreants. When the police signalled them to stop for a check, the miscreants–realising they…

The development comes months after DU decided not to proceed with its proposed policy to regulate the social media activities of its employees. NEW DELHI: University of Delhi has directed its colleges and departments to follow guidelines on professional conduct and social media use by employees, months after it shelved its own proposed policy to regulate staff’s social media activities, saying such regulation was “not feasible”.The latest direction follows a June 29 circular issued by ministry of education (MoE), which referred to measures advised by Central Vigilance Commission, and asked all higher educational institutions (HEIs) under the ministry to consider…

Chandra Shekhar VarmaThere was a time when missing out felt like a social disaster. If friends went out without you, if there was a party you could not attend, or if everyone seemed to be having a better time than you, it triggered a strange anxiety.Social media only amplified this fear. We had front row seats to everyone else’s highlights and backstage access to our own insecurities.Thus was born FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out.For years, FOMO dictated our choices. We said yes to invitations we did not enjoy, checked our phones obsessively, and stayed permanently plugged into a world…

Srinagar, Aug 8: Principal Secretary Culture Department, Brij Mohan Sharma and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Saturday jointly chaired a comprehensive meeting at the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) to review and finalize arrangements for the mega Tiranga Rally scheduled to be held from SKICC to Botanical Garden on August 12 and Independence Day celebration at Bakshi Stadium.During the meeting, the Principal Secretary directed the concerned departments to put in place innovative and theme-based arrangements to enhance public participation and patriotic fervour during the Tiranga Rally.Brij Mohan Sharma called for installation of theme-based selfie points at SKICC and the Botanical…

Shubman Gill during the nets session. (TOI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Moments after Mohammed Siraj marked his run-up to commence Day 3 proceedings at the Nondescript Cricket Club, Shubman Gill put on his training gear and went to the nets. Net bowlers and coaches Gautam Gambhir, Morne Morkel, Sairaj Bahutale and Sitanshu Kotak accompanied the Indian skipper as he prepared for his first batting session since the impact injury on the eve of the multi-day warm-up fixture.There was taping around his thumb when he took guard but there was no visible discomfort as the right-hander returned to business as usual…

Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa Chandigarh: Former deputy chief minister of Punjab and Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa slammed Aam Aadmi Party govt over the appointment of candidates from Haryana as multi-purpose health workers by the health department.Randhawa said the issue has further intensified the growing anxiety among Punjab’s youth over employment opportunities in govt departments. He asserted that the Punjab govt must ensure that the rights and interests of the state’s youth are protected and that recruitment processes remain completely transparent, fair and impartial.“Punjab’s youth work hard for years to prepare for competitive examinations and govt jobs. If candidates…

Lucknow: If one experiences breathlessness while doing something that was previously done without any difficulty, they should consult a doctor rather than wait for the symptoms to worsen, warned experts.Speaking at PH Summit Lucknow 2026 at KGMU, experts said a decline in a person’s ability to walk, climb stairs or perform daily activities could be a sign of an underlying heart or lung condition, including pulmonary hypertension.Former head of the department of pulmonary medicine at KGMU, Prof Rajendra Prasad, said persistent and unexplained breathlessness that does not subside could be a sign of pulmonary hypertension (PH).The condition occurs when blood…