NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his women reservation bill address where he accused the TMC, Congress, DMK and its allies of being guilty of “foeticide” by not letting the quota bill pass in the Lok Sabha.“Narendra, the worst form of insulting women is to have used…
NHL playoffs heat up as top teams fight for Stanley Cup glory (Image Source: Getty Images) The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are now officially underway, with opening-round matchups delivering a packed schedule and multiple viewing options for fans across the globe. According to reports, the postseason began on April 18, featuring several significant matches…
Milind Soman, 60, credits his 86-year-old mother, Usha Soman, as the family’s fitness star, who comfortably walks up to 30 km daily and skips. Soman advocates for this level of activity as normal for all ages with proper self-care, challenging societal perceptions of aging and promoting simple, integrated lifestyle fitness over gym culture. At 60…
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, two batters often overlooked in India’s T20I setup, will lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively in a high-stakes IPL clash on Tuesday, both aiming to make a strong statement.Gill enters a crucial phase in his T20 career. Despite being among the…
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet Saturday approved two railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24,815 crore. Covering 15 districts across Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, these projects will increase Indian Railways’ network by about 601 km. The projects are the 403- km Ghaziabad-Sitapur 3rd and 4th lines in Uttar Pradesh and the 198- km Rajahmundry-Visakhapatnam 3rd…
Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised Pakistan’s cricket selectors after the national team lost the ODI series 2–1 to Bangladesh national cricket team. The defeat came shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, increasing pressure on the team’s…
Indira Gandhi National Open University extends assignment submission deadline Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially announced an extension for the submission of assignments for its upcoming Term End Examinations (TEE) scheduled in June-2026. The extension applies to both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes under GOAL and EVBB.In this regard, the…
Videos captured the moment an Israeli airstrike brought down an entire residential building in central Beirut early Wednesday, as strikes intensified across Lebanon, amid repeated Israeli warnings. The strike occurred around 5.30 am reported Aljazeera, flattening the structure and sending up a large cloud of dust and smoke.The video shows an enormous cloud of dust…
Among the people of India, particularly during the hot summer days, the most comforting drink is always a glass of water in a matka. This is not only natural but also healthier than drinking cold or refrigerated water. Traditionally, the use of water in matkas has been associated with many benefits.However, this long-practised custom has…
TOI correspondent from Washington: In a high-risk, high-stakes operation deep inside hostile Iranian territory, the United States military on Sunday successfully rescued a stranded airman at high cost, capping what American officials described as one of the most complex combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) missions in recent history. The daring operation is reported to have come at…