TOI correspondent from Washington: The Hormuz horror that was choking energy supplies to much of the world is ending, following a deal between Washington and Tehran that US President Donald Trump said is imminent. Contours of the deal – said to involve Iran giving up its enriched uranium in return for unspecified rewards, including financial…
For years, Redonda looked less like a Caribbean paradise and more like a barren volcanic outcrop. Its steep cliffs and rocky surface were stripped of vegetation, while invasive goats and thousands of black rats consumed or destroyed much of the island’s fragile wildlife.Then conservationists removed the animals that did not belong there, and Redonda began…
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India’s new Union education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. A five-time MP from Karnataka, Joshi completed his schooling in Hubballi and earned a bachelor’s degree from Shri Kadasiddheshwar Arts College. He now assumes charge of the ministry during a crucial phase of examination reforms….
The British monarchy traces its roots back to more than 1,150 years, when Alfred the Great became King in 866. Today, it is the 5th richest royal family in the world with King Charles III being the 11th richest royal across the globe. From palaces to estates, the British royal family encompasses massive wealth. But…
Indonesia, Singapore reaffirm that Strait of Malacca will remain open and free for all Singapore and Indonesia have pledged to keep the Strait of Malacca open, safe and accessible to all, elevating maritime security to the forefront of a bilateral relationship that both countries see as critical to regional stability.The commitment came after talks on…
The officer treated Rs 41.69 lakh as unexplained cash deposits under Section 69A. (Image for representative purpose only) When filing for a visa to fly abroad, an individual claimed he discovered he had a tax notice against his name that was due to cash deposits which the Income Tax Department saw as unexplained.The Income Tax…
India can return to a growth trajectory of over 7% in FY28 through macroeconomic stability and supply-side measures, provided external conditions improve, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday.The comments came after the Reserve Bank of India lowered its GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6% from 6.9% projected in April, citing elevated…
Rudan Brothers surprise elderly couple with a free roof repair. A roofing team’s decision to repair a damaged roof for free turned into an extraordinary act of kindness after the brothers behind the project discovered that the homeowner’s wife was battling cancer and was about to begin chemotherapy.The Rudan Brothers, known for taking on home-improvement…
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is celebrated every year on July 23 and marks the most favourite day for ice cream enthusiasts who get an opportunity to indulge in this yummy frozen delight. While flavours like chocolate, strawberry, and many more innovative ones tend to attract a lot of attention,…
NEW DELHI: Student leaders protesting against the alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment exams criticised the Hemant Soren-led government on Thursday after the high court blocked the government’s decision to cancel the jobs of employees who had been appointed through the 11th and 13th JPSC exams.Student leader Kunal Pratap Singh claimed that the advocate general representing…