As tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate, attention is gradually shifting beyond the Strait of Hormuz to another highly strategic maritime chokepoint -the Bab al-Mandab Strait.Iran, through its allies in Yemen, is considering this narrow sea passage as a possible pressure point against its adversaries, according to Iranian state-linked media outlet Tasnim. This…
“I turned every challenge into motivation. My entire focus was on my goal’: JEE Advanced 2026 topper The results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 were declared on May 31, and All India Rank (AIR) 1 holder Shubham Kumar had little reason to be surprised. The Bihar native, who moved to Kota two…
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R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, D Gukesh, and Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2026 Norway Chess, which is currently in its 14th edition, if someone had told you that halfway down the line, reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen would be…
Aryna Sabalenka (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka combined power, precision and personality as she defeated former champion Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to book her place in the quarter-finals of the French Open. The Belarusian star not only delivered a commanding performance on Court Philippe-Chatrier but also stole the spotlight with a memorable…
Top stocks to buy or sell today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Infosys has been recommended as a top buy call by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset ShareKhan on June 2, 2026. The expert has recommended DLF, and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company as sell calls. Target prices, stop loss and…
Around 30 Indian nationals working illegally as commercial truck drivers in the United States have been arrested by US Border Patrol agents as part of a federal immigration enforcement drive dubbed Operation Checkmate. The individuals are expected to face deportation proceedings.According to a statement issued by US customs and border protection (CBP) on Monday, a…
BHOPAL: CBI officers reconstructed Monday the circumstances of former model-actor Twisha Sharma’s death by alleged suicide at her marital home in Bhopal on May 12, using a sand-filled dummy weighing around 80kg with iron dumbbells tied to its feet to replicate weight and body balance. The idea was to test whether ex-judge Giribala Singh and…
23XI Racing owner Michael Jordan looks on from the pit for driver Corey Heim during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: ‘Don’t let them drag you down by rumors, just go with what you believe in’Michael Jordan…
NEW DELHI: For the first time in their cricket history, Afghanistan are going to host India in an international series this year. But the venue will be the national capital of India. TOI has learnt that plans are afoot for Afghanistan to host three T20Is against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Sept.An official…