June 2026
Nepal seeks ‘transformative’ ties, says no grudge against India
Nepal does not carry any old baggage against India and is determined to build a genuinely transformative relationship with its “close neighbor and most important partner,” said Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal as he met his counterpart S Jaishankar on Saturday, following another round of diplomatic strife over the border dispute.Welcoming Khanal, Jaishankar said earlier…
Ahead of INDIA bloc meet, CPM asks Congress to ‘clear air’ on Kerala poll remarks on ‘deal’ with BJP | India News
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting on Monday, CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby, in a sharply worded letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, has raised the allegations by Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders during the Kerala polls that CPI(M) and the BJP had struck a deal and their call for ED action…
Sriram Krishnan, Trump’s AI brain, to exit White House
TOI Correspondent from Washington: Sriram Krishnan, the Indian-born technology investor who helped shape the Trump administration’s artificial intelligence strategy and became one of the most influential Silicon Valley voices inside the White House, announced Saturday that he will leave his post at the end of the month.Krishnan’s departure marks the end of an unusual chapter…
Overscheduling kids: Is it really bad or actually helps children develop skills
Modern parenting comes with a long list of goals. From building confidence to helping discover talents, parents these days make sure their child doesn’t fall behind. However, to achieve this, many parents schedule a number of activities on their child’s day. The intention is usually positive. Parents want to give their children opportunities that can…
Domestic LPG price hiked by Rs 29 per 14.2kg cylinder
Domestic cooking gas (LPG) prices climbed sharply today as the government raised the price of a standard 14.2‑kg cylinder by Rs 29, PTI sources reported. The upward revision takes effect nationwide, though the final retail price will vary from city to city because of differing local taxes and transportation charges.The increase applies to both subsidised…
5 cops suspended for Pocso case manipulation in Samba | India News
JAMMU: Cracking down on lapses in the handling of crimes against children, the SSP of J&K’s Samba district suspended the SHO of Ramgarh police station, a sub-inspector, two ASIs, and a munshi over allegations of facilitating a compromise in a Pocso case. They have been attached to police lines pending an investigation into the charges.“This…
Ladakh back on tourism surge: Thailand, Vietnam & US lead foreign tourist arrivals | India News
SRINAGAR: Ladakh tourism numbers hit a 121 per cent increase in May this year, the start of the region’s peak tourism season, compared to May last year. A statement issued by the Ladakh administration on Saturday states that foreign tourist arrivals also rose by more than 15%, with most tourists from Thailand, Vietnam and the…
Domestic LPG price hiked by Rs 29 per 14.2kg cylinder
Domestic cooking gas (LPG) prices climbed sharply today as the government raised the price of a standard 14.2‑kg cylinder by Rs 29, PTI sources reported. The upward revision takes effect nationwide, though the final retail price will vary from city to city because of differing local taxes and transportation charges.The increase applies to both subsidised…
J&K political storm after Mehbooba reviews AIIMS project | India News
SRINAGAR: A visit by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti to an upcoming AIIMS in Pulwama’s Awantipora on Friday and her review of the project with officials has sparked a political storm in J&K, with the governing NC alleging the Centre orchestrated the move at a time it has intensified demands for restoration of statehood.National Conference (NC)…