DOHA: Twelve Indians were among the 13 people killed in an explosion at a gas processing plant in the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, officials said on Monday.“Qatari authorities have confirmed that 12 Indian nationals have unfortunately passed away in the Ras Laffan incident yesterday night,” the Indian Embassy in Doha said in a…
On a low stretch of countryside not far from Stonehenge, where the road from Bulford cuts across open grassland, archaeologists have been piecing together something that never quite forms a full picture. Scattered postholes, fragments of pottery, bits of bone and charcoal that seem ordinary until they are placed in relation to each other. The…
Romanch Mahajan, Indian teen killed in horse carriage at Central Park in New York (AP) NEW DELHI: A proposed New York City bill aimed at phasing out horse-drawn carriages has been renamed in honour of 18-year-old Indian national Romanch Mahajan, who died last week after suffering critical injuries in a horse carriage accident at Central…
Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé (AP Photos) The race for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot has exploded into life as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all delivered standout performances on a high-scoring day for the tournament’s elite forwards.Between them, the trio have already set the competition alight, combining for 13…
A Ranchi-based commerce student has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation process. After challenging her marks in English and Business Studies, Avani Kejriwal saw her score rise by 24 marks, taking her overall result from 95.2 per cent to a flawless 500 out of 500. The Central Board…
Madonna has opened up about the collapse of her much-talked-about biopic, which was set to star actress Julia Garner. The singer, in her latest interview, revealed that budget issues ultimately killed the ambitious project despite years of development. Madonna on budget issues The pop icon got candid in a chat with Interview Magazine and revealed…
Top-performing students are rarely defined by brilliance alone. More often, they stand out because of the quiet habits they repeat every day. Teachers who work closely with strong students say the difference is usually visible long before exam season arrives. These students tend to be consistent, organized and curious. They know how to manage time,…
Iran chief negotiator (ANI) Iran’s chief negotiator and parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said the Strait of Hormuz would remain under Tehran’s administration and would not return to its pre-war status.Ghalibaf stated that “the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war conditions and will be administered by the Islamic Republic of…
After raising $75 billion in IPO, Elon Musk’s SpaceX enters bond market Elon Musk’s SpaceX has turned to the bond market for the first time, days after its record-breaking stock market debut, as the company seeks fresh funding to support its growing investments in artificial intelligence and next-generation space technology.The move comes as SpaceX disclosed…
The Assam HSLC Compartment Result 2026 will be released today at 11 AM on the official website. Candidates who took the supplementary examinations can check and download their marksheets online. The outcome will determine eligibility for Class 11 admissions and other academic opportunities, offering students a crucial chance to continue their education without losing a…
Mammootty arrives in New Delhi with Dulquer Salmaan and family for Padma Bhushan ceremony; Rashtrapati Bhavan honour on June 23 Veteran actor Mammootty has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the second phase of the Civil Investiture Ceremony for the Padma Awards 2026. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan.The acclaimed…
Tragedy struck Dakshin Energy’s Paravada facility Tuesday morning as a massive fire claimed the lives of two young workers VISAKHAPATNAM: Two workers were killed and two others were feared trapped after a major fire broke out at Dakshin Energy’s facility in Paravada, Anakapalle district, on Tuesday morning.The deceased were identified as Trinadh (27) and Venkatesh…
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party’s overnight protest entered its fourth day at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday, with demonstrators continuing to demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Amid chants of Sadda haq and renditions of Sandeshe aate hain, the group also alleged that Delhi Police attempted to disrupt the protest by shifting barricades and bringing…
Hardik Pandya (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: In a bid to keep the BCCI’s centrally contracted players in prime form skill wise, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) has launched a programme called the performance block. TOI understands that this programme has opened the doors for the international players to sharpen their cricketing skills at any point…
The land of WhatsApp uncles and ubiquitous ‘Good morning’ messages has given the blockbuster messaging platform its next global head, with Meta Platforms elevating Cred founder Kunal Shah to a senior role at the Facebook parent.Meta is also investing $900 million (about Rs 8,550 crore) in Cred through a mix of primary and secondary share…
The singer shared a heartwarming family moment with her sons as she balanced her busy tour schedule with family time.image credit: (Shakira’s Instagram) Shakira has continued to blend her professional commitments with personal moments while maintaining her highly successful ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour’ across the United States. Over the weekend, however, a…
Lionel Messi insisted he is not focused on his age and is only concerned about staying fit after rewriting the FIFA World Cup record books just two days before his 39th birthday.The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s World Cup history while…
NEW DELHI: CBI has arrested Devang Mody, former director and CEO of Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL), and Ravindra Sudhalkar, former executive director and CEO of Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), as part of its ongoing probe into the Reliance ADA Group cases.The arrests have been in connection with an alleged bank fraud that caused…
Lionel Messi’s record-breaking performance for Argentina at the FIFA World Cup has drawn praise from former Barcelona teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do things that separate him from everyone else.After Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup…
NEW DELHI: As part of its crackdown on bogus claims, the income tax department has advised employers to analyse mismatches in their salary related filings, while also looking to move against several cases of “swapping” of concessions after suspected irregularities were flagged and taxpayers updated or revised their returns.Officials said they have come across several…
