Selection rates increased in this year’s H-1B lottery, immigration firms said. The first H-1B lottery (FY 2027) held under the second Donald Trump administration this year saw selection rates jump to “unseen levels”, Bloomberg Law reported, citing data from immigration firms. This was the first lottery that was based on wage levels and also after…
PM Modi and US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Thursday described India as a “great country,” a remark that drew attention as it came just hours after he reshared a social media post with anti-immigration rhetoric referring to India and China as “hell holes.”The clarification was conveyed by…
U.S. Secret Service agents surround President Donald Trump, third from left, as he is taken from the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) TOI correspondent from Washington: Within minutes of gunfire erupting outside a Washington media dinner attended…
Even in his 60s, Tom Cruise exemplifies peak fitness, tailored for high-octane action roles. His regimen marries the thrill of outdoor sports like paragliding and hiking with rigorous strength training and endurance exercises. Tom Cruise’s diet and workout routine have drawn attention for helping him stay ready for intense action scenes in his 60s. His…
Trump says royal visit may help steady UK-US ties amid tensions Donald Trump said the upcoming visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla could help ease strains in ties between Washington and London, even as differences have surfaced on trade, security and policy priorities.In response to the BBC phone interview, when asked whether the…
Trump has warned that any ship in international waters that had paid transit fees to Iran could be intercepted. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has implemented a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran ceasefire even as peace talks have failed. What does this blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by…
Amol Rajan, the Indian-born BBC presenter, has said he is considering moving his family to India, citing “big, big problems” in England and concerns about the country’s future.Speaking on Gyles Brandreth’s Rosebud podcast, Rajan said he is “very worried” about the direction of the UK and is reassessing whether it will remain the right place…
In a delightful viral video, a grandmother playfully interrupted a family milestone celebration with her eager ‘Ab cake kha lu?’ The spontaneous exchange magnificently showcased the charm of unplanned family interactions, reflecting the pure joy that grandparents bring and the comforting bond children experience through honest moments of love and connection. In a world where…
NEW DELHI: India’s smartphones market has opened 2026 on a weak note, recording its slowest start in six years as shipments slipped 3% year-on-year in the March quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. The decline may appear modest, but the underlying pressures suggest a more persistent demand slowdown.As per the report, smartphones are getting pricier, and…
NEW DELHI: The Telangana high court on Friday granted one week transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case registered by Assam Police over allegations of defamation, forgery and criminal conspiracy.The court directed that Khera be given protection for seven days to enable him to approach the appropriate court having jurisdiction and…