US President Donald Trump (AP photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, potentially lasting months, after firing off a 4 am social media post asking Iran to “better get smart soon” and warning, “No more Mr nice…
Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen goes past Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image Credit: IPL) Abhishek Sharma produced a blistering knock to reclaim the Orange Cap, just a day after losing it to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had earlier become the first player to reach 400 runs this season, scoring a brilliant 43 off 16 balls to help Rajasthan Royals…
Driven by higher consumption of petroleum products, India’s crude imports in the 2025-26 fiscal increased by nearly 1% but witnessed a 17% fall in purchases in the month of March due to disruption of trade routes amid the West Asia crisis.According to provisional oil and gas data released by the government, India purchased 245.3 million…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 30, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Most people have experienced Deja vu, the strange sense that a moment has already happened. Far fewer recognise its counterpart, Jamais vu, where something deeply familiar suddenly feels unfamiliar or new. This can happen when a common word looks misspelt after repeated reading, or when a well-known place briefly feels strange. Although unsettling, the experience…
The latest Pokémon HOME reward has brought attention back to Shiny Volcanion, a Mythical Pokémon that many players had only seen in limited events or cards before. Now it is being linked to Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokédex completion tasks, and the process appears more layered than a standard Mystery Gift drop. Players are required to…
Deep beneath the sands of Egypt’s Saqqara necropolis, a discovery has started drawing attention again to how much is still buried in plain sight. Archaeologists reportedly uncovered a sealed tomb containing a gold-covered mummy at the bottom of a deep shaft, untouched for more than 4,300 years. The site sits near Cairo, in an area…
Kulgam: Trade Union Qaimoh members stage a rally as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ campaign, in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI Photo) SRINAGAR: J&K police on Wednesday conducted rapid urine drug tests on drivers plying on the national highway in Kulgam district, organised an anti-drug rally in Pulwama district’s Awantipora, and held a…
SRH beat MI by 6 wickets at Wankhede. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad extended their winning streak in IPL 2026 with a stunning six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, pulling off a record chase of 244.It marked SRH’s fifth consecutive win, propelling them to third place in the…
Heinrich Klaasen celebrates the win with Salil Arora. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: In a jaw-dropping run-fest at the Wankhede Stadium, Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a sensational six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, chasing down a massive 244 with eight balls to spare in IPL 2026.The duo’s explosive effort overshadowed a…
New Delhi: With no sight of the Strait of Hormuz (SoH) opening for commercial traffic in near future, shipping ministry has shared a list of around 40 India-bound “priority vessels” with the external affairs ministry, suggesting the option of evacuating them through territorial waters of Oman. Oman’s territorial waters is on the south of SoH…
After his recent Instagram reels sparked mixed reactions online, Rahul Roy has now broken his silence. The actor, who had been trending after collaborating with an Instagram user on videos recreating his iconic songs from Aashiqui, has responded to the buzz surrounding the clips.Reacting to the chatter, Rahul downplayed the scale of the reaction, while…
Korean proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) People often see success as the most important thing in life. People judge it by how well they do, how much money they have, how well they are recognised, or how their career grows. People are taught from a young age to make goals, work hard to reach…
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson fuels Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel controversy with fresh conspiracy claim (Image via Getty) Something unusual is happening around the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel story, and now it has pulled in more big names. The situation first came out on April 7, 2026, when Page Six shared photos of…
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday where both leaders discussed about on the ongoing Middle East war and the broader geopolitical situation, including the war in Ukraine.The conversation, which lasted around 1.5 hours, marked the first known direct contact between the…
Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Fed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the interest rates unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range citing upside risks to inflation in view of the rising global energy prices.“Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about…
Taurus is often said to be the most loyal and grounded among the star signs. However, some phrases, even when spoken casually, can trigger them. Let’s check out the 6 things you should avoid saying to a Taurus and why! You’re so stubborn Telling a Taurus that they are stubborn is truly an obvious statement,…
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to US authorities on Wednesday after being charged over a social media post that prosecutors allege contained a threat against President Donald Trump.Comey arrived at the US Attorney’s Office in Alexandria, Virginia, where he was taken into custody ahead of his court appearance, CNN reported. He faces two charges,…
Crude prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 on Wednesday while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day.Brent crude for June delivery jumped 7.3 per cent to $119.34 a barrel by 1:15 pm Eastern time and touched an intraday high of $119.76. Brent for July delivery, where more active trading…
As Housefull completes 16 years, Lara Dutta looks back at the memories of the film that went on to become a massive franchise. In a recent conversation, the actress opened up about the camaraderie on set and made a surprising revelation about co-star Deepika Padukone’s dedication during the shoot.Recalling the filming days in Italy, Lara…
