India is said to be exploring rare earth samples from Russia as it steps up efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China.State miner IREL is in talks with Rosneft on sourcing samples from the Tomtor deposit in Siberia, which the Russian oil major acquired last year. The discussions are being routed through…
A quarter century after Lagaan became one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films, actor and filmmaker Amin Hajee has made a candid admission about the impact the movie had on his career. While the Aamir Khan-starrer opened doors for many associated with it, Hajee says it “destroyed” him in an unexpected way.Speaking to PTI, Hajee,…
Who are you when you’re waiting for something? Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Waiting can tell you more about yourself than you think. Whether you’re paused at a crosswalk, stuck in a queue, or biding time for a big life change, the way you occupy that stillness reveals coping habits, fears, and strengths. This quick personality…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday sought to contain a growing political backlash over his emerging deal with Iran, pledging to hold a detailed press conference after Friday’s formal signing ceremony and read the memorandum of understanding “word for word” to counter accusations that he had conceded too much in exchange…
The opposition parties on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his interaction with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.They alleged that the Prime Minister failed to assert India’s position after the deaths of three Indian nationals in a recent US military strike.Congress questions PM’s diplomatic postureCongress leaders shared a…
The continuous problems within the actors’ union, AMMA, have reached a turning point with actor Ansiba Hassan taking her case to court. She is filing a case in the Thrippunithura Magistrate Court against another actress, Lakshmipriya, and a female Sub-Inspector from the Thrippunithura Women’s Police Station. This development occurs against the backdrop of increasing conflicts…
UK on Sunday had intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel Russia and the UK found themselves at the centre of fresh tensions in the English Channel on Tuesday after a Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht, hours after London unveiled a new round of sanctions targeting Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” of…
JD Vance’s height surprised the hosts of The View as he sat down with them on Tuesday for his book tour. JD Vance became the first Republican Vice President to make his appearance on ABC’s ‘The View’, hosted by the seven women who are hostile towards the Donald Trump administration — aside from Donald Trump’s…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, including talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.During the bilateral talks with the UK PM Starmer, PM Modi reviewed the progress in India-UK relations and…
Kylian Mbappé and Sadio Mané lead France vs Senegal in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup clash in East Rutherford tonight/ AP,X One of the most intriguing fixtures of the opening round at the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where France and Senegal renew a rivalry that carries far more history…
The rupee ended 2 paise lower at 94.60 against the US dollar on Tuesday, breaking a two-session gaining streak despite easing crude oil prices and optimism surrounding a peace agreement between the United States and Iran.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency opened at 94.69 against the greenback and moved in a range…
Mithun Chakraborty may have been a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his incrededible contribution in Indian cinema, however, his journey in the industry has been far from easy. The actor faced a lot of rejections early on in his career. So much so, that no actress was ready to work with him and…
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit Sharma amid renewed discussions over the veteran opener’s future. The 39-year-old has endured a dip in form recently and concerns have resurfaced because of his age, a recent hamstring…
The United States has reportedly been running a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, adopting a tactic long associated with Iran to keep Gulf crude flowing despite Tehran’s blockade of the strategic waterway.The operation, launched in early May, involves transferring oil between vessels off the coasts of Oman and the United Arab…
New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh (10) battles for the ball (AP Photo/Andre Penner) NEW DELHI: New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh created history by becoming the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Coach Darren Bazeley kept faith in him until he was substituted in the 90th minute. New Zealand will…
More than a decade after the release of ‘Agent Vinod’, Saif Ali Khan has candidly reflected on why the spy thriller failed to achieve the success many had anticipated. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film arrived with considerable expectations, boasting international-scale action, stylish storytelling and a charismatic lead performance from Saif himself.However, despite generating curiosity…
US President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit on Tuesday that Russia should “make a deal” to end the war in Ukraine and signalled that Washington could soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, as leaders of the world’s major economies agreed to step up pressure on Moscow to bring the conflict to an end.Speaking…
President Donald Trump touring Ballroom construction around the outside the White House last month US President Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project is now reportedly expected to cost as much as $600 million, far above his earlier estimates, with more than half of the funding likely to come from taxpayers.According to The Washington Post,…
England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to remain England skipper despite the controversy that led to his suspension from the second Test against New Zealand.Stokes was left out of England’s squad for the ongoing Test at The Oval after breaching a team curfew following the opening match…
Anisha Padukone has reflected on the period when her sister, Deepika Padukone, was battling depression and anxiety, admitting that she did not fully understand the signs of mental health struggles at the time. Speaking recently, Anisha shared how Deepika’s experience in 2014 became a turning point not only for the actor but also for her…
