Belgian and Iranian flags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) Belgium dominated possession and territory throughout a tense evening in Los Angeles, but a disallowed Mehdi Taremi goal, a goalkeeping masterclass…
NEW DELHI: The much-hyped weight-loss and semaglutide therapy market has hit an early speed bump. Sluggish sales of semaglutide therapies in May have raised fears of inventory-led losses, with industry estimates pegging the value of excess stock in the trade channel at around Rs 100 crore, sources told TOI.At present, stockists and wholesalers are holding…
After a two-year wait, it is finally time to return to Westeros for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3. The hit fantasy series returns for its highly anticipated next chapter that takes fans into the centre of the brutal and bloody Targaryen civil war.The HBO fantasy drama, which debuted in 2022 as a prequel to…
Not every day needs to be dramatic, Scorpio, and this one proves it. Income and expenditure can balance each other, business stays average, and a long journey may get cancelled or postponed. Annoying? Maybe. But sometimes a delayed road saves wasted effort.The Moon keeps things practical, while Venus quietly improves your emotional tone. That’s why…
NEW DELHI: Wiser from the experience of disruptions caused by the war in West Asia, govt departments have started work on a series of measures to increase domestic resilience and reduce vulnerabilities caused by shocks, whose frequency has increased in recent years.From identifying 100-150 items for import substitution, to boosting the production of active pharamceutical…
BENGALURU: As enterprises race to deploy GenAI, a new challenge is emerging for IT firms: token maxxing. Tokens-the units consumed whenever large language models process information-have become the fundamental currency of AI. But after an initial wave of experimentation, IT services companies are increasingly warning that relentless token consumption without measurable business outcomes could become…
PATNA: The JD(U) on Sunday formally signalled a generational shift in the party with senior functionaries projecting Nishant Kumar as its future face even as the national council ratified Nitish Kumar’s re-election as national president for the fifth time.At the JD(U)’s state council and national council meetings held in Patna, the party functionaries endorsed Nishant…
NEW DELHI: As Congress rethinks its organisational leadership in poll-bound Punjab, Rahul Gandhi Sunday met five key state functionaries ahead of a decision on a reshuffle.Leader of the opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, state chief Amarinder Raja Warring, ex-CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Sukhjinder Randhawa and Vijay Inder Singla met Rahul at 10, Janpath. Sources said Rahul…
Lamine Yamal wears flags of two different countries on his boots despite playing for Spain at the World Cup The Spain winger has become one of the faces of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a closer look at his boots reveals a tribute to two countries that continue to play an important role in…
You’re in a frenzied mood the moment you read this, Leo, perhaps more than normally. Mars encourages you to take risks and the Moon encourages you to do something different, make a statement or tackle the task that many people aren’t able to handle. Fine. Just don’t confuse bravery with recklessness. There’s a thin line,…
NEW DELHI: India’s rapid renewable energy expansion is running into a serious bottleneck, with delays in transmission infrastructure forcing large-scale curtailment of green power.According to Ember, an energy think-tank, transmission constraints accounted for nearly two-thirds of the 470 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy curtailed in first quarter of 2026. The problem has become particularly acute in…
‘Toy Story 5’, the fifth instalment in the Pixar series debuted with USD 160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.Internationally, it was just as successful, with USD 152 million in opening-weekend sales, for a worldwide haul…
PM steps off yoga dais to guide participants KOLKATA: The 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations on Red Road saw PM Narendra Modi step off the dais after delivering his speech, join the participants in performing asanas and help at least three of them correct their postures.Around 35,000 participants, including school students and residents from…
Some days carry a little polish, and this is one of them for you, Virgo. Honor, respect, and social goodwill are easier to attract now because Jupiter supports your public image, while the Moon helps others notice your effort. Doors open with less pushing. Nice change, isn’t it?Still, there’s an odd undercurrent. You may feel…
Leak didn’t spread to residential areas, says NDRF official CHENNAI: At least two people were killed and 62 others fell ill after an ammonia leak at a seafood export firm at Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district on Sunday morning. The death toll is expected to go up as several of those in hospital are…
You may wake up feeling slow, Cancer. Restless too. The Moon stirs your inner waters, and Saturn adds a bit of heaviness, so motivation won’t arrive in one clean wave. Still, confidence grows as the day moves. Strange, but true. By afternoon, a bold decision or firm choice pushes you into action.Don’t wait to feel…
NEW DELHI: With villages around cities and towns acquiring urban characteristics – more built-up area, less dependence on agriculture for livelihood and more facilities like high-speed transport network – govt is looking at creating a new category – ‘functional urban settlements’ – in addition to the existing ‘rural’ and ‘urban’ classifications.An estimate based on the…
NEW DELHI: Can food and beverage companies claim that their products are “100%” natural? Can they advertise products as “100% Juice”, “Natural Tender Coconut Water”, “100% atta or Whole Wheat Bread” when products contain water, fruit concentrates, preservatives, or only 87% whole wheat flour?Taking note that such claims often mislead buyers, Central Consumer Protection Authority…
NEW DELHI: CBSE on Sunday began releasing the Class XII verification and re-evaluation outcomes, declaring results for around 87% of the candidates who had sought a review of their evaluated answer books.Revised marksheets of candidates whose scores have changed are being made available through DigiLocker. The remaining outcomes will be released in phases as applications…
Ilhan Omar now claims erstwhile-millionaire hubby made as little as $200 last year Ilhan Omar is facing backlash over her household finances after fresh disclosure forms suggested a sharp drop in her husband’s earnings, with documents indicating he made as little as a few hundred dollars last year, reports the New York Post.According to reporting…
