TOI correspondent from Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed pressure on New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, telling Congress on Tuesday that the Trump administration wants to end “as soon as possible” sanctions waivers and special arrangements that have allowed countries such as India to import Russian oilRubio’s remarks during a Senate…
NTA adds four new exam centres for North-East candidates The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added four new exam city options in the North-Eastern region for candidates appearing in the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 examination.The decision was taken due to the limited availability of examination centres in the North-Eastern…
Birds are among the most remarkable indicators of the health of our planet’s ecosystems. From tiny songbirds that greet the morning to powerful raptors soaring high above forests and mountains, birds quietly sustain nature’s balance. They are crucial for the preservation of biodiversity because they help with plant pollination, seed distribution, and insect population management….
Ayesha Khan, who has been basking in the success of Shararat song from Dhurandhar, has candidly addressed the dark side of being a woman in the public eye — from daily online sexualisation to actual threats of sexual violence and an attempted rape in her life. Ayesha Khan has candidly addressed the dark side of…
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…
SEVENTEEN’s Dino faced a troubling incident in Hong Kong when a frenzied crowd separated him from his mother, raising safety concerns for idols and their families. The episode mirrors a prior breach involving Mingyu, who was grabbed by fans during a concert. SEVENTEEN’s Dino faced a dangerous moment while enjoying leisure time with his family…
Vinod Khosla has proposed changes to the US tax system to address concerns about job losses linked to artificial intelligence (AI). He suggested eliminating federal income tax for Americans earning less than $100,000 and managing the revenue by increasing taxes on capital gains. Khosla said taxing capital gains at the same rate as income could…
It was not only engineers and designers who shaped America’s muscle car era. Marketing departments played their part, attaching bold, theatrical names to already dramatic machines. In the 1960s and early 1970s, performance cars were given titles that suggested speed, danger and defiance. Some were subtle. Most were not. Together, they defined an era when…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, right, and Kagiso Rabada. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nineteen months ago, Aiden Markram appeared dazed on the boundary ropes as India celebrated their second T20 World title in Bridgetown, Barbados. The South African captain later admitted he was ‘gutted’ that his side couldn’t get over the finish line despite appearing…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday soft-launched four digital tools and unveiled the mascots for Census 2027, “Pragati” (female) and “Vikas” (male).The mascots are meant to symbolise the equal participation of women and men in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing…