NEW DELHII: Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has announced plans to “shut down” Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Australia on November 1 — the same day the Akal Takht Sahib observes as Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day. The organization’s move comes days after Dosanjh was seen touching the feet of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan,…
Amrita Chauhan and Ramkesh Meena NEW DELHI: Amrita Chauhan knew exactly what to do. The 21-year-old forensics science graduate used her academic training not to solve a crime — but, as police allege, to cover one up. As her boyfriend lay dead in their Delhi flat, Amrita reportedly guided her new partner and his friend…
Sandalwood, scientifically known as Santalum album, has been treasured for centuries for its calming fragrance and traditional healing properties. Beyond its cultural and aromatic uses, modern science is now uncovering its potential benefits for skin health. One of its key natural compounds, alpha-santalol, has attracted growing interest for its possible role in preventing and slowing…
Donald Trump – Xi Jinping (file – ANI) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he expects “a lot of problems” to be resolved during his upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but indicated that the sensitive issue of Taiwan might not come up in their talks, reported AFP.Speaking to reporters aboard air force…
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for a firing incident at the residence of Punjabi singer Channi Nattan in Canada. NEW DELHI: The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for a firing incident at the residence of Punjabi singer Channi Nattan in Canada. In a social media post, the gang stated that the attack was carried…
CLSA has a high conviction outperform rating on Indus Tower with the target price at Rs 520. Analysts said the company’s July-Sept (Q2FY26) core revenue was up 11% on the year that was ahead of estimates. The company’s tenancy additions were 4,505, below estimates yet base was up 10% on the year. They also said…
At least 30 people have been killed and dozens wounded in fresh Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, Gaza’s civil defence agency told AFP on Wednesday, in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as “powerful strikes” against Hamas. The assault came despite an ongoing ceasefire brokered by the United States earlier this month.Mahmud Basal, spokesman…
Influencer Ben Bader’s final moments revealed after TikTok star found unresponsive inside Florida home(Image via Getty) TikTok star Ben Bader tragically died after neighbors found him not breathing inside his home in Jupiter, Florida on October 23, as confirmed by the Jupiter Police Department to TMZ. Police say first responders tried to save his life…
NEW DELHI: As the magnitude of cybercrime and the number of its victims continue to rise and has warranted Supreme Court’s intervention, a report prepared by Enforcement Directorate shows that while domestic players have been primarily engaged in digital arrest and other such frauds, Chinese nationals have almost acquired dominance over loan app- and cryptocurrency-related…
Patna: LoP in Bihar Assembly and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav addresses the media after releasing INDIA bloc’s manifesto for Bihar Assembly elections, in Patna. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_28_2025_000392B) PATNA: INDIA bloc CM face Tejashwi Yadav’s projection as “jannayak (people’s leader)” and “nayak (hero)” has been contested not only by BJP but also by a senior within his…
34,000 Caught Between Oct ’24 And Sept ’25 AHMEDABAD: US Customs and Border Protection intercepted 34,146 Indian nationals attempting illegal entry between Oct last year and this Sept, marking a 62% drop from 90,415 detentions during the previous fiscal. This constitutes the sharpest drop over the past four years in the number of Indians caught…
Visakhapatnam: Strong winds sway palm trees as fishing boats are pulled ashore in the wake of Cyclone Montha, in Visakhapatnam. (PTI Photo) KAIKNADA/BHUBANESWAR: Cyclone Montha roared ashore on the eastern coast Tuesday night, slamming into Andhra Pradesh between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada with winds topping 100km an hour and sheets of rain that ripped…
NEW DELHI: In the run up to Bihar assembly poll announcement, Nitish Kumar was seen as NDA’s weak link – his fitness under scrutiny, focus on CM’s gaffes in and outside legislatures, the image of ‘sushashan babu’ fraying as sensational murders and collapse of bridges made national headlines allowing RJD-led Mahagathbandhan to home in on…
NEW DELHI: To help bureaucrats issue quick and sharp responses to fight misinformation, the govt is sensitising its secretaries, joint secretaries, additional secretaries and directors on the use of new age media, including social media and podcasts, to put out facts coupled with information and status of schemes. TOI has learnt that a day-long conference…
NEW DELHI: Isro is set to hugely boost Indian Navy’s satellite-linked communication network by launching Gsat-7R (codeword CMS-03) from Sriharikota on Nov 2. Gsat-7R, being considered the heaviest-ever communication satellite to be launched from Indian soil, will replace the aging satellite Gsat-7 (Rukmini), which is the backbone of naval communications on high seas at present,…
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert isn’t usually the loudest guy in the room and that’s exactly why his latest viral moment has fans obsessed. A video from a recent event shows Herbert standing next to his girlfriend, singer Madison Beer, as Justin Bieber animatedly talks to her. But while Bieber’s talking with full pop-star…
HYDERABAD: In yet another blow to CPI (Maoist), two of its prominent figures – central committee member Pulluri Prasad Rao alias Chandranna and Telangana state committee member Bandi Prakash alias Prabhath – surrendered before DGP B Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The surrender, carried out without arms or much fanfare, marks the exit of…
Haunted journeys await: explore eight eerie destinations for an unforgettable Halloween 2025 adventure/Representative Image Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s the ideal time to explore destinations steeped in eerie history, ghostly legends, and spine-chilling experiences. From haunted castles and abandoned prisons to towns alive with witchcraft lore, these eight travel spots promise thrills, unique…
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has completed a major corporate restructuring, converting its core business into a traditional for-profit entity called OpenAI Group PBC, which will remain under the control of its non-profit arm, now dubbed the OpenAI Foundation. The move, which took nearly a year to negotiate and removes a significant cloud of uncertainty,…
SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s National Conference and BJP teamed up in the assembly for the first time Tuesday to vote out PDP’s proposed “anti-bulldozer bill” that seeks to grant ownership rights to locals occupying illegal properties on state-owned land for over 20 years.Omar, already facing allegations about last Friday’s Rajya Sabha election being “a…
