Pakistan is once again caught between allies and adversaries. Islamabad finds itself pulled between powerful partners and dangerous neighbourhood realities, between competing risks. As war between Iran and the Gulf states continues to spiral, Islamabad’s response has been strikingly cautious. Officials insist there is “no question” of rushing to Saudi Arabia’s defence, even as they...
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‘Less interest in bilateral series’: Has IPL chairman Arun Dhumal hinted at expansion of 94 matches?
Has IPL Chairman hinted at IPL expansion? (Screengrab) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Singh Dhumal has opened up on the possibility of expanding the tournament, stating that while demand for more matches exists, the biggest challenge remains the packed international cricket calendar. In a conversation with the Financial Times, Dhumal explained that the IPL’s...
Evil eye emoji: Raghav Chadha fires silent shot on social media after AAP snub
Raghav Chadha (File photo) NEW DELHI: AAP leader Raghav Chadha made a cryptic statement after his removal as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.Sharing a video highlights of his speeches in the upper House, Chadha responded on X with an “Nazar (evil) amulet”. He did not say anything else on social media on the...
‘Trump controls PM’: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi in Assam, calls Himanta ‘most corrupt CM’
(Photo credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that US President Donald Trump “controls” him. He also called Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma the “most corrupt CM” in the country and accused him of running a “land ATM” in the state along...
Trump’s Iran address: Peace is close, war is closer
The TOI correspondent from Washington: The prime-time address was intended to reassure an anxious nation and steady jittery markets; instead, U.S President Donald Trump on Wednesday underscored the deep contradictions at the heart of his war in Iran, declaring that American objectives were “nearing completion” even as he threatened an intensification of military action.The speech,...
Nuclear icebreakers & submarines: How Russia, China aim to shatter US hold on global trade
NEW DELHI: How does the world truly function? Some argue it runs on money, others insist natural resources dictate the balance of power. But moments of conflict often cut through these theories and reveal a more enduring truth: the world moves through its sea lanes. From crude oil and LNG to semiconductors and finished goods,...
India attends UK-led talks on Strait of Hormuz opening; MEA says ‘in touch with Iran’
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129980857,imgsize-40778,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/article-83.jpg" alt="India to attend UK talks on Strait of Hormuz opening; MEA in 'touch with Iran' for safe passage" title=" Image used for representative purposes ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday confirmed that India will be involved in talks, on opening the Strait...
JP Morgan CEO on WFH, sends message to top execs who support remote work
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has made his stance on remote work unmistakably clear: companies that rely on it will fall behind. According to a report by Fortune, in a recent interview on CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil, Dimon said that leaders who continue to support remove work are setting...
Trolled for documentary after 6 off Bumrah, Pakistan batter breaks Virat Kohli record
Sahibzada Farhan (Screengrab) Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan broke Virat Kohli‘s T20 record after producing a sensational unbeaten century to lead Multan Sultans to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in a high-scoring Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash in Lahore on Wednesday.Chasing a daunting target of 226, Multan Sultans pulled off the fifth-highest successful chase...
Raghav Chadha sidelined? AAP’s Rajya Sabha shuffle triggers rumours; what went wrong
NEW DELHI: The internal rift between Raghav Chadha and the AAP high command came into the open after the party on Thursday replaced him with Ashok Mittal as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.In a letter to the Rajya Sabha secretariat, AAP requested that Chadha not be allotted speaking time from the party’s quota...
