US vice-president JD Vance TOI correspondent from Washington: US vice-president JD Vance is leading a high-powered delegation for talks with Iran in Islamabad this weekend amid a yawning gulf between Washington and Tehran that is wider than the Strait of Hormuz, which is itself under contention. The two issues, along with a host of other…
Mahindra University on Tuesday announced the launch of its Economic Policy Centre, aimed at advancing research and policy dialogue on key economic issues, with Telangana IT minister D Sridhar Babu highlighting Hyderabad’s growing dominance in the global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem.Speaking at the inaugural event themed “Hyderabad: Powering India’s GCC Ecosystem”, Babu underlined the role…
Nguyen Le Tu, a 20-year-old student in Hanoi, has been hailed as a hero after rescuing seven people from a burning building in a dramatic late-night incident. A student at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Tu was returning home from the gym on March 24, 2026, when he noticed flames and thick smoke…
India has enhanced its safety protocols for its seafarers and stabilise maritime trade operations amid the ongoing Middle East tensions. In a directive, the Directorate General of Shipping issued Circular 21 of 2026, setting out precautionary measures for Indian seafarers operating in and around Iranian waters. The advisory calls on those currently ashore to stay…
The widow of Keith McAllister has filed a lawsuit, alleging negligence in the fatal MRI incident/ Image: Gofundme A woman whose husband died after being pulled into an MRI machine has now filed a lawsuit, alleging negligence by the medical facility and others involved, in what marks a significant development in a case that drew…
NEW DELHI: As Kerala polls today for all 140-assembly seats, several constituencies have emerged as high-stakes battlegrounds, reflecting shifting political equations, leadership tests and growing multi-cornered contests. While the traditional fight between the Congress-led UDF and CPM-led LDF continues, the BJP’s push to expand its footprint has added a sharper triangular edge in select seats…
Katie Price gets seventh driving ban following speeding ruling A ruling in North Yorkshire issued a further driving prohibition against Katie Price, marking her seventh such restriction. This outcome emerged when magistrates examined matters tied to excessive speed and disregard of official communication from law enforcement. Proceedings developed from events documented during October 2025 along…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, urging voters to remove what he called the “nirmam” (cruel) Trinamool Congress government from power.Addressing a rally in Haldia, stronghold of Leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari, PM Modi accused the ruling dispensation…
AI image used for representative purposes For weeks, the US–Israel war with Iran was measured in strikes, targets, and retaliation across multiple fronts. Now, under a fragile two‑week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan and announced on April 7, the metric has shifted. The immediate focus is no longer just on battlefield damage, but on whether the…
Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time….