Category: Events

Alysa Liu family: Inside the story of Olympic figure skater’s father Arthur Liu, surrogacy journey, and close bond with her siblings (via Alysa Liu/Instagram) Milano Cortina Winter Olympics gold medalist Alysa Liu is known for her success on the ice, but her life at home is just as special. The American figure skater grew up...

(AP photo) NEW DELHI: The United States has reiterated its claim, projecting India’s commitment regarding oil purchases from its long-time trade partner Russia as part of the much-awaited trade deal finalised between New Delhi and Washington recently. US envoy Sergio Gor on Friday expressed confidence, saying the US had “seen India diversify the sourcing of...

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition on Friday unpacked his fiery “jiu-jitsu” analogy from the Budget Session speech, detailing the “political grips and chokes” squeezing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a video post on X, Gandhi highlighted the Gautam Adani indictment, plus the Epstein files that mention Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Anil...

Bernie Sanders Senator Bernie Sanders has called for stronger public support for a proposed California tax on billionaires, arguing that the wealthiest Americans should contribute more as millions struggle with rising living costs. Speaking at a rally in Los Angeles, Sanders criticised tech billionaires, corporate power, and income inequality while backing a proposal that has...

Gold is not just another metal. For centuries, the yellow metal has been a symbol of safety and stability, serving as a reliable hedge when markets turn volatile. Centuries ago, kings hoarded it to display their power, then, as nations modernised, central banks began stockpiling gold to shield their economies against crises. But recently, gold...

Arshiya Das (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: In a region where borders blur into mountains and valleys fold into one another, India’s Northeast has never lacked talent. What it has lacked, for decades, is attention. Its athletes have long defined a culture of discipline that rarely seeks validation from the mainland.And today, riding on India’s unequivocal...

New Zealand’s team huddles before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Canada and New Zealand in Chennai, India, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: New Zealand middle-order batter Mark Chapman looked perplexed when he was asked about the Super Eight groups, where all four table-toppers, who have done well...

The Taliban has introduced a new penal code in Afghanistan that formalises some of its most hardline policies, prompting concern among human rights groups about the consequences for women and children. Signed by supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the 90-page criminal code allows husbands to physically discipline their wives and children as long as it does...

NEW DELHI: The United States has expanded its military presence in the Gulf, building one of its strongest regional deployments in recent years. Warships are operating along key sea routes, stealth fighter jets have been moved into Middle Eastern bases, missile defence systems have been reinforced, and two aircraft carrier strike groups are either deployed...

(Photo credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: BJP-led central government on Friday slammed Congress and trained guns on leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after members of the party’s youth wing staged a shirtless “despicable act” at the ongoing AI Summit.These remarks came after around 10 Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers were detained after they...