West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party was threatening candidates of the All India Trinamool Congress, including state ministers, to secure their support if it falls short of a majority after the Assembly elections.She also claimed that the Centre was planning a delimitation exercise to trifurcate West Bengal,…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz with immediate effect after a high-stakes diplomatic mission led by the Vice President J.D. Vance ended without an agreement with Iran after night-long talks in Pakistan.“The Blockade will begin shortly. Iran…
Proxies’ usually apply to war or near war situations while ‘levers’ are really tools of diplomacy, coercion and negotiation which would be applicable in standoffs without wars actually being fought. They would be also applicable in situations where wars are underway, to limit, ignite or terminate them.Background‘Proxies and levers’ provide a novel theme to analyse,…
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt came out all guns blazing, dismantling the Mumbai Indians bowling attack to hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru a flying start at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.The duo stitched a commanding 120-run opening partnership, laying a strong foundation for RCB. Salt led…
A delegation of senior Indian National Congress MLAs from Karnataka travelled to New Delhi on Sunday to press for a cabinet reshuffle, even as first-time legislators renewed their demand for representation in the ministry.First-time MLAs have sought the induction of at least five of their members, while senior legislators are expected to urge the party…
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif (File photo) Cash-strapped Pakistan is set to receive $5 billion in financial support from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, giving it relief as pressure builds on its external position, a media report said on Sunday.The expected inflows come at a crucial time, as Islamabad prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the…
Days before West Bengal heads into assembly elections, Chandra Bose, grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on Sunday switched to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing the BJP of straying from the ideals of the freedom fighter, PTI reported.The former BJP leader was inducted into the ruling party in the presence of state minister Bratya Basu…
Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 92 in Mumbai. The legendary singer has left the industry and music lovers in a state of grief. Her last public appearance was at Sachin Tendulkar‘s son Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding on March 5, 2026. She looked stunning in a white saree as she arrived…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill starred with a fluent half-century as Gujarat Titans registered a convincing seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 165, Gujarat Titans rode on Gill’s composed 56 off 40 balls, while Jos Buttler provided the finishing flourish with…
Mumbai is India’s financial capital and is home to some of the most iconic buildings serving as residence. These include sky-touching towers in South Mumbai and luxurious gated communities in the capital of Maharashtra. These developments show luxury with world-class amenities, premium addresses, and of course architectural excellence. When it comes to Mumbai’s tallest residential…