US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping TOI correspondent from Washington: Implicitly suggesting that China is catching up with the United States if it hasn’t already, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Americans on Thursday that the two countries can avoid the historic conflict that often accompanies the rise of a new power, declaring…
Some homes have a way of telling you what the family believes in without saying a word. It could be a little shankh in the prayer room, a money plant growing across a balcony, or a small figurine sitting on the living-room shelf. These objects often become part of the home almost naturally. Sometimes they…
UN chief António Guterres is due to leave office at the end of 2026. ‘If you ever feel useless, remember; the United Nations exists,’ goes a viral meme, reflecting the growing frustration over the organisation’s inability to resolve major global conflicts.As usual, the ongoing 81st UN General Assembly has seen a succession of mostly monologues,…
SC delivers split verdict on CEC-EC appointment law challenge. Opposition targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR; BJP and EC defend panel. India rejects OIC remarks on J&K, calls them “factually incorrect”. BJP announces new state incharges; Smriti Irani named for Haryana, Chhattisgarh & Tawde for UP. Trump’s Board of Peace likely to unveil $2.45 billion,…
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a major financial relief for participating nations, FIFA has approved more than $100 million in additional funding for teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing rising costs of staging the global showpiece across North America.The decision was taken at a FIFA Council meeting in…
What scares a deer away from a crop field, a wolf howl, a cougar call or the sound of a human shouting? A 2025 study by researchers from the University of Alberta and King’s University found that, among the sounds tested, human shouts produced the strongest flight response in both deer and elk. But the…
In the heart of Yosemite National Park, where granite cliffs rise above ancient forests and waterfalls cascade into deep valleys, lies a quieter kind of wonder: Ackerson Meadow. One of the largest mid-elevation meadows in the Sierra Nevada, and the largest in Yosemite, it is a place of stillness, wildlife and ecological importance. But for…
MSBTE Summer Diploma result 2026 The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) is expected to declare the Summer Diploma Examination result 2026 soon. Although the board has not officially announced the exact result date yet, past trends and the usual evaluation timeline suggest that the results are likely to be released soon. Students are…
France has successfully integrated 68mm laser-guided rockets onto its Rafale fighter jet, adding a lower-cost weapon designed to counter the growing threat from drones. The move comes as air forces increasingly look for affordable alternatives to expensive air-to-air missiles amid the rapid proliferation of unmanned aerial threats.The program is known as Lutte anti-drone sur avion…
Australia’s dynamic left-handed batter Travis Head (Agencies Image) Fresh off winning the Allan Border Medal for the second straight year, Australia batter Travis Head has reflected on his evolving role as a Test opener, admitting he does not see himself as a “true opening batter” despite enjoying remarkable success at the top of the order….