Donald Trump (File photo) The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to stop charging fees on ships going through the Strait of Hormuz, reversing his earlier position where he appeared to endorse such tolls and even wanted a cut of the spoils for Washington in a deal with Tehran. “There…
US vice president JD Vance on Friday warned Iran saying, “don’t play us”, as he departed for Islamabad in Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations aimed at ending weeks of Middle East conflict.“We’re looking forward to the negotiation. I think it’s gonna be positive. We’ll of course see,” the US VP said while boarding Air Force…
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has a clear message for those debating whether AI is over-hyped or creating a bubble. In a letter to shareholders, Andy Jassy said that he has been closely tracking the ongoing discussion around AI’s growth, its long-term returns, and concerns about excessive investment. He said that…
Sara Tendulkar (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in Lucknow, Sara Tendulkar grabbed attention with her reaction to a simple question. While walking at the airport with her sister-in-law Saaniya, she was asked by a paparazzo which team she would support. Despite repeated prompts,…
The Indian Army showcased cutting-edge combat prowess at the Pokhran Field Firing Range during Exercise Brahmastra, headlined by the first-ever firepower display of its AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.The Army received the first of its six Apache helicopters in July 2025. During the exercise, the helicopters demonstrated their ability to operate in close coordination with ground…
“My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas.” Growing up, many of us memorised the planets through playful mnemonics. Over time, however, a revised version emerged: “My Very Educated Mother Just Sent Us Nuts,” reflecting a significant change in our solar system. The poem this time ended on Neptune.Pluto, once considered the ninth planet,…
NEW DELHI: A boat carrying a group of devotees capsized in the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura on Friday afternoon, leaving at least six people dead.According to officials, the accident occurred near Kesi Ghat when one of two boats carrying around 30 people suddenly sank in the river.“Today, a very unfortunate accident occurred at…
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only NEW DELHI: In a major blow to cross-border intelligence networks, the Delhi Police special cell has busted an espionage module backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and arrested at least 10 operative. The high-stakes operation was led by additional commissioner of police (special cell) Pramod Kushwaha. The operatives were…
UP electoral rolls updated after SIR LUCKNOW: The final voter list for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 in Uttar Pradesh has been published, taking the total number of voters in the state to 13,39,84,792. The information was shared on Friday by Navdeep Rinwa, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh. The total, however, is 2.05…
Big win for US journalists: Judge slams Pentagon’s ‘unlawful policy’, tells it to restore press access US District Judge Paul Friedman on Thursday ruled that the Pentagon is violating his earlier order to restore press access for journalists.He said that the new restrictions were implemented by the Defense Department after its prior rules were deemed…