Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the chief ministers of Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 11th Niti Aayog Governing Council Meet, in New Delhi.The leaders held talks on a range of topics, including state affairs. Some of them also congratulated…
Donald Trump is becoming increasingly frustrated with people around him after a series of political setbacks and internal disputes, according to a report cited by Politico.The 79-year-old president is said to be “frustrated with everyone, from his own team to the Senate,” a senior MAGA figure close to the White House told Politico.According to the…
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said countries around the world are increasingly protecting their domestic industries, including in sectors such as steel, but India continues to navigate global trade challenges through dialogue, cooperation and trade partnerships.Speaking at the India Global Innovation Connect, he said such measures are part of global trade realities…
Jonas Salk (Image: Wikipedia) A few years ago, a university lecturer described a scene that repeated itself every autumn. New students would arrive carrying boxes, bedding and more parental advice than they could possibly use. Mothers adjusted collars. Fathers offered practical tips about bank accounts, train tickets and budgeting. Everyone tried to appear calm.Then came…
Veteran actor Dinyar Tirandaz, known for his memorable roles in television shows and Bollywood films, has reportedly passed away in Mumbai. The news of his demise surfaced on social media on Thursday, leaving fans and members of the entertainment industry saddened.The news was first shared through a Facebook post by the group “Parsi Zoroastrians Worldwide…
NEW DELHI: IIT-Kanpur has launched a four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (BCyber) degree from the 2026-27 session — and a break from how the institute usually admits students, a JEE Advanced score won’t be required to get in. The launch lands with unmistakable timing: it comes just weeks after a 19-year-old ethical hacker exposed alleged flaws…
You just walked in the door from an exhausting day at work. You’re hungry and spent, just wanting to catch your breath for a minute. You grab something to eat and then sit in front of the TV. The next thing you know, you’ve just binge-watched five episodes of the latest show.While that’s okay occasionally,…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony and tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa. Football’s biggest event returns with a historic edition that will redefine the World Cup. For the first time, 48 teams will compete for the trophy, while…
Arvind Kejriwal (Image source: ANI) NEW DELHI: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message thanking US President Donald Trump for his wishes and said India’s sovereignty, dignity and national interest should remain paramount in its dealings with foreign nations.Reacting to a post by Modi on X in which he…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: The White House Situation Room, forged during the Kennedy years of the Cold War, has hosted some of the most consequential discussions in modern American history: nuclear crises, the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, responses to terrorist attacks, and wars overseas.According to a forthcoming book by New York Times…