May 15, 2026, 18:01 IST

May 15, 2026, 18:01 IST

Hardik Pandya (Pic Credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has come out strongly in support of Hardik Pandya, insisting it is unfair to hold the captain solely responsible for Mumbai Indians’ disappointing IPL 2026 campaign.MI, one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, became only the second side to be knocked out of playoff…

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Ayesha Khan slams people trolling Alia Bhatt as she comes out in her support: ‘The unncessary hate…she breathes and people have..’

Ayesha Khan slams people trolling Alia Bhatt as she comes out in her support: ‘The unncessary hate…she breathes and people have..’

Alia Bhatt’s appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival has been one of the biggest talking points on social media. However, alongside the praise, the actress also faced trolling after a few viral videos from the red carpet allegedly showed international photographers failing to recognise her or giving her limited attention.As debates around the incident…

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From Bay of Pigs to Blackouts: CIA chief’s daylight visit to Havana to effect regime change as Cuba goes dark

From Bay of Pigs to Blackouts: CIA chief’s daylight visit to Havana to effect regime change as Cuba goes dark

TOI Correspondent from Washington: More than six decades after the CIA orchestrated the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion to overthrow Fidel Castro, the United States appears close to engineering a bloodless, warless transition in communist Cuba through economic strangulation and political pressure.In an extraordinary development, CIA Director John Ratcliffe openly travelled to Havana on Thursday…

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Did Chud The Builder post racist Facebook updates after courthouse shooting? Viral screenshot debunked

Did Chud The Builder post racist Facebook updates after courthouse shooting? Viral screenshot debunked

Fact check: Did Chud The Builder post racist Facebook updates after courthouse shooting? Viral screenshot debunked (Image via Getty) Dalton “ChudTheBuilder” Eatherly is facing attempted murder charges after a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. Soon after his arrest, a screenshot claiming to show a Facebook post from the streamer started spreading…

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday followed through on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “save fuel” appeal to the citizens amid the Middle East crisis. It ordered that all matters listed on miscellaneous days, including Mondays and Fridays, as well as on partial working days, will be heard exclusively through video conferencing until further orders. It also “unanimously resolved” to encourage car-pooling arrangements to ensure optimum fuel utilisation.Additionally, up to 50% of the registry staff in each branch or section would be allowed to work from home for a maximum of two days a week on a rotational basis, provided court functioning remains unaffected, ANI reportedRegistrars concerned will have the authority to alter or limit the arrangement depending on operational requirements and the essential nature of work in specific sections.On Wednesday, PM Modi himself travelled in a drastically trimmed-down convoy, while several senior ministers, including home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh, also reduced the size of their carcades by more than half. The move was widely seen as an attempt by the government to signal that it is willing to “practice what it preaches” after PM Modi urged citizens to minimise fuel consumption through measures such as work-from-home, virtual meetings and restrained travel.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Bhojshala Complex Is A Temple, Hindus Have Right To Worship’: MP High CourtSergey Lavrov Says India Could Play Long-Term Mediator Role In US-Iran ConflictNEET-UG 2026 Leak: From Secret Bunkers To Printing Presses, How The Exam Paper Escaped The SystemIndia-UAE Sign Major LPG, Defence And Investment Pacts During PM Modi’s Abu Dhabi Visit₹3 More at the Pump — But Compared to the World, Is India Actually Getting Off Easy?Congress Targets Modi Govt As U.S. Waiver For India’s Russian Oil Imports Nears ExpiryDharmendra Pradhan Announces CBT-Based NEET UG Amid Crackdown After Paper Leak“Under The Guise Of A Guess Paper, Actual Questions Were Leaked”: Dharmendra Pradhan On NEET Re-ExamNEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Scheduled For June 21 As CBI Links Leak To Alleged NTA InsiderModi 3.0 Cabinet Reshuffle Soon? Big Meeting On May 21 Sparks Speculation123PhotostoriesUpcoming OTT releases this week (may 15 to may 24): from ‘Dhurandhar 2’ to ‘Berlin 2’Intermittent fasting isn’t just changing your weight: Expert warns it may also be affecting your hormonesFrom Ronit Roy, Jannat Zubair, Arjun Bijlani to Tejasswi Prakash and more: TV stars who own lavish propertiesHow to actually own your morning (Without the chaos)7 animals that can live without a heart; these creatures will change how we think about life10 mistakes new parents tend to makeSara Ali Khan’s home is all about an artist’s abode: 5 art inspirations that you must take away5 water-rich seasonal fruits to add to your diet to beat the summer heat5 elite localities in Chandigarh powering its luxury property boom5 stories from Hindu epics that show the beautiful bond between parents and children123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingNEET UG Re-Exam dateAdmit card indian army agniveer gdIPL Points TablePM ModiKerala Board SSLC Result 2026IPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026Bengaluru RapeWho is Shubham KhairnarIndia UA Trade Talk

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday followed through on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “save fuel” appeal to the citizens amid the Middle East crisis. It ordered that all matters listed on miscellaneous days, including Mondays and Fridays, as well as on partial working days, will be heard exclusively through video conferencing until further orders. It also “unanimously resolved” to encourage car-pooling arrangements to ensure optimum fuel utilisation.Additionally, up to 50% of the registry staff in each branch or section would be allowed to work from home for a maximum of two days a week on a rotational basis, provided court functioning remains unaffected, ANI reportedRegistrars concerned will have the authority to alter or limit the arrangement depending on operational requirements and the essential nature of work in specific sections.On Wednesday, PM Modi himself travelled in a drastically trimmed-down convoy, while several senior ministers, including home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh, also reduced the size of their carcades by more than half. The move was widely seen as an attempt by the government to signal that it is willing to “practice what it preaches” after PM Modi urged citizens to minimise fuel consumption through measures such as work-from-home, virtual meetings and restrained travel.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Bhojshala Complex Is A Temple, Hindus Have Right To Worship’: MP High CourtSergey Lavrov Says India Could Play Long-Term Mediator Role In US-Iran ConflictNEET-UG 2026 Leak: From Secret Bunkers To Printing Presses, How The Exam Paper Escaped The SystemIndia-UAE Sign Major LPG, Defence And Investment Pacts During PM Modi’s Abu Dhabi Visit₹3 More at the Pump — But Compared to the World, Is India Actually Getting Off Easy?Congress Targets Modi Govt As U.S. Waiver For India’s Russian Oil Imports Nears ExpiryDharmendra Pradhan Announces CBT-Based NEET UG Amid Crackdown After Paper Leak“Under The Guise Of A Guess Paper, Actual Questions Were Leaked”: Dharmendra Pradhan On NEET Re-ExamNEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Scheduled For June 21 As CBI Links Leak To Alleged NTA InsiderModi 3.0 Cabinet Reshuffle Soon? Big Meeting On May 21 Sparks Speculation123PhotostoriesUpcoming OTT releases this week (may 15 to may 24): from ‘Dhurandhar 2’ to ‘Berlin 2’Intermittent fasting isn’t just changing your weight: Expert warns it may also be affecting your hormonesFrom Ronit Roy, Jannat Zubair, Arjun Bijlani to Tejasswi Prakash and more: TV stars who own lavish propertiesHow to actually own your morning (Without the chaos)7 animals that can live without a heart; these creatures will change how we think about life10 mistakes new parents tend to makeSara Ali Khan’s home is all about an artist’s abode: 5 art inspirations that you must take away5 water-rich seasonal fruits to add to your diet to beat the summer heat5 elite localities in Chandigarh powering its luxury property boom5 stories from Hindu epics that show the beautiful bond between parents and children123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingNEET UG Re-Exam dateAdmit card indian army agniveer gdIPL Points TablePM ModiKerala Board SSLC Result 2026IPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026Bengaluru RapeWho is Shubham KhairnarIndia UA Trade Talk

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday followed through on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “save fuel” appeal to the citizens amid the Middle East crisis. It ordered that all matters listed on miscellaneous days, including Mondays and Fridays, as well as on partial working days, will be heard exclusively through video conferencing until further orders….

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India’s forex reserves rise by .3 billion to 6.99 billion as gold holdings surge

India’s forex reserves rise by $6.3 billion to $696.99 billion as gold holdings surge

India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion during the week ended May 8, helped largely by a sharp rise in gold reserves, PTI reported citing Reserve Bank data released on Friday.The overall forex kitty had declined by $7.794 billion to $690.693 billion in the previous reporting week.India’s reserves had touched an…

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Kerala Board SSLC Result 2026 Declared: 99.07% students pass Class 10 exam- check key takeaways from result, direct link to download scorecard

Kerala Board SSLC Result 2026 Declared: 99.07% students pass Class 10 exam- check key takeaways from result, direct link to download scorecard

The Kerala SSLC Result 2026 has been officially declared, showing strong academic performance across the state. A total of 4,14,290 students appeared for the Class 10 examinations, out of which 4,10,456 students were declared eligible for higher studies, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 99.07%. The results were announced through an official press conference….

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Elon Musk just admitted that CEO of one of the world’s biggest technology company is indeed his ‘true friend’

Elon Musk just admitted that CEO of one of the world’s biggest technology company is indeed his ‘true friend’

Elon Musk may have just called Jensen Huang as his ‘true friend’. X user DogeDesigner recently shared a split-image of the Tesla CEO and Nvidia CEO from 2016 and 2026, showing their decade-long friendship with Jensen in his signature leather jacket. The post is captioned: “The most important thing in life is having true friends”….

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Direct link to download hall ticket

Direct link to download hall ticket

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released the admit card for the Office Attendant Main examination 2026 admit card, bssc.bihar.gov.in. The recruitment is for filling up 238 posts under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Bihar. The Main Examination would be conducted in one shift on May 26, 2026.Those candidates who have…

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Is Akshay Kumar charging Rs 40 crore for ‘Golmaal 5’, more than Ajay Devgn’s fees? Here’s what we know!

Is Akshay Kumar charging Rs 40 crore for ‘Golmaal 5’, more than Ajay Devgn’s fees? Here’s what we know!

Fans of the ‘Golmaal’ franchise were thrilled recently, when the makers announced the film and unveiled that this time around Akshay Kumar is a bonus to the existing ensemble. Now as per a latest report, the ‘Sooryavanshi’ actor is reportedly charging a massive fee for his appearance in the fifth instalment of Rohit Shetty’s ‘Golmaal’….

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6 simple habits that strengthen family bonds

6 simple habits that strengthen family bonds

Screens are sabotaging quality time for families. In the past, evenings were filled with joyful conversations and activities, now parents and children often scroll through videos and messages. For bonding and connection between parents and children. A tech-free routine is the need of the hour. Tech-free evening routines can help families slow down, interact face-to-face,…

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Scientists discover ‘shy plant’ that can count without even having a brain

Scientists discover ‘shy plant’ that can count without even having a brain

Scientists have discovered that Mimosa pudica, known as the ‘shy plant,’ possesses the capacity for enumeration. This finding suggests intelligence isn’t only found in creatures with brains. Professor Peter Vishton’s team at William & Mary made this discovery; they learned that these plants don’t just rely on time to track and anticipate changes in their…

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