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ANTI-VAccine U.S. HEALTH secy'S panel changes mmrv jab rules

ATLANTA, Sept. 20 -- A US medical panel handpicked by President Donald Trump's health secretary has made its first alteration to the standard childhood vaccine schedule, as public health experts fear ... Read More


top court junks petition against Booker winner's Dasara invitation

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq as the chief guest for the hi... Read More


NEPAL'S OUSTED PM denies GIVING orders to open fire on PROTESTS

Kathmandu, Sept. 20 -- Nepal's deposed prime minister KP Sharma Oli said on Friday that his government did not order police to open fire on protesters and called for a probe into the violence that kil... Read More


Injured toddler stuck in jam dies on way to hosp

Thane, Sept. 20 -- A 16-month-old boy, who was injured after falling from the balcony of his grandmother's home, died as the ambulance ferrying him to hospital got stuck in a 25-km-long traffic jam tr... Read More


Monorail grinds to a halt; regulars look for options

Mumbai, Sept. 20 -- Starting today, monorail services on the 19.54-km route from Chembur to Saat Rasta will remain suspended for at least two months to upgrade the system and ensure long-term reliabil... Read More


Supreme Court approves draft AIFF constitution

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Friday approved the draft Constitution for the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to herald a new era for Indian football, one based on fairness, transpar... Read More


Chhetri, 13 others still to report to India camp

Kolkata, Sept. 20 -- Of the 30 players called by India head coach Khalid Jamil, 14, including Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, are unlikely to join the preparatory national camp on Saturday. A... Read More


Lyles races to fourth successive 200m title, draws level with Bolt

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- To call Noah Lyles a showman is fast becoming a tired cliche. But such is the American's pull, such is his belief and such are his timings across 200m that there are few athlete... Read More


How Antim got back her focus

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Confident in her moves, sharp in attack, and resilient in defence, Antim Panghal was back to her best at the World Championships in Zagreb. The 21-year-old clinched her second b... Read More


Guarded optimism among officials on u.s. tariffs

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- There is "guarded optimism" that the US will eventually bring down the 50% tariff on exports from India, a senior official in New Delhi has said, citing the visit by a US trade ... Read More