Spread the love Image used for representative purposes JAMMU: Security forces launched cordon-and-search operations in three J&K districts — Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch — following inputs about suspected terrorist movement, officials said Wednesday. Meanwhile, GOC Rising Star Corps (also known as IX Corps) Lt Gen Rajan Sharawat reviewed the operational preparedness of troops in Machhedi sector in Kathua district.Late Tuesday,...
As India debates menstrual leave, these countries have already implemented it — mostly without pay
Spread the love 3 min readNew DelhiMar 18, 2026 11:00 PM IST The debate over menstrual leave has resurfaced in India after the Supreme Court recently declined to mandate a nationwide policy for paid menstrual leave. During the hearing of a petition seeking directions to states to frame such rules, the court observed that making menstrual leave compulsory through legislation...
US spy chief says Iran not rebuilding nukes, undercutting Trump’s war rationale
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129662180,imgsize-133394,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-78.jpg" alt="US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale" title=" US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale US intelligence has concluded that Iran has not tried...
Vijay attends Iftar in Mamallapuram with 1,000 invitees with EC’s permission, and no walk-ins
Spread the love 3 min readHyderabadMar 18, 2026 09:40 PM IST A year after his first iftar gathering in Chennai spiraled into a police complaint and a national controversy, TVK president Vijay chose a very different approach this Ramzan. On Wednesday evening, the actor-turned-politician attended a special iftar gathering in Mamallapuram, and by design, it was nothing like what came...
Aditya Dhar apologises as Dhurandhar 2 premieres delayed, shows cancelled
Spread the love Even as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge finally began rolling out in cinemas, the much-hyped release hit an unexpected roadblock. Several premiere shows across regions were either delayed or cancelled, leaving fans disappointed. Kannada and Malayalam versions, in particular, did not screen as planned on opening evening. Even as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge finally began rolling out in...
Diabetologist shares case of 35-year-old who collapsed suddenly, had high BP, chest pain, obesity: ‘Don’t take your life so lightly’
Spread the love Weighing in on the debate of how many young adults are succumbing to heart attacks, diabetologist Dr Pratishtha Shrivastav stressed the need for getting decisive health screenings. “A 35-year-old leaves his home to go to the office. He was feeling uneasy since morning with abdominal discomfort. He was feeling bloated. In fact, he told his colleague that maybe...
Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them – in fact it profits
Spread the love President Donald Trump’s recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: “Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea should come and aid us.“Days later, after...
‘I belong to people’: Vijay rejects alliance rumours, says no compromise on secular stand
Spread the love Vijay at an Iftar event in Mamallapuram on Wednesday CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Wednesday dismissed speculation about his party joining any alliance, stating that there would be no compromise on its core principles of secularism and social justice.Speaking at an Iftar event in Mamallapuram, Vijay said, “From the time we entered politics, many...
Eid truce: Pakistan pauses Afghanistan operations after deadly Kabul strike
Spread the love Photo credit: AP Pakistan on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in its military operations against Afghanistan, according to a reuters report quoting information minister Attaullah Tarar.The minister said the decision was taken in view of Eid, and also following requests from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.There was no immediate clarity on the duration of the pause or...
Pakistan, China pose biggest nuclear threat to US, says Tulsi Gabbard
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