Category: Events

Brazening it out, Pakistan on Sunday dismissed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s concerns over the country’s recent 27th constitutional amendment, urging him to avoid remarks that reflect “political bias and misinformation.”“Like all parliamentary democracies, all legislation as well as any amendment to the constitution remain the exclusive domain of the elected representatives...

Codenamed ‘Madeleine,’ she was known in French Resistance circles as a mysterious figure who seemed to appear and vanish like smoke. France recently honoured her with a commemorative postage stamp for her crucial role in the fight against the Nazi regime She was an unlikely figure one would expect to find behind enemy lines. With...

Image: X@/IndiainSL NEW DELHI: Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, Chetak helicopters deployed from INS Vikrant carried out search and rescue sorties across Sri Lanka on Saturday, assisting communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. India reaffirmed its solidarity with Sri Lanka during the crisis and continued efforts to save lives and deliver urgent relief.A video released by the...

If India’s currency could speak, 2025 would probably be the year it asked for a vacation. A dollar that once cost less than four rupees at independence now buys more than 89, and is flirting with the dreaded 90 mark.“When the rupee slides it does affect the broader economy,” said Economist Arun Kumar, retired professor...

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-125670856,imgsize-679473,width-400,resizemode-4/image-2025-11-30t144226.jpg" alt="'Shadow fleet': India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil, says CREA; Moscow relying on old tankers to dodge Western sanctions" title=" An-AI generated image ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> An-AI generated image India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth 2.1 billion euros between January and September 2025 aboard 30 vessels sailing under...

All-party meet (ANI image) NEW DELHI: An all-party meeting was held on Sunday ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament. The Opposition demanded detailed discussions during the session and raised concerns over the government’s handling of key national matters.The Opposition sought debates on national security in the wake of the recent Delhi blast, the “SIR”...

Step into a cafe, stroll across a college campus, wander through a mall corridor, or glance around an office floor — and one thing hits you: a uniform look. Clean-aesthetic tees, minimalist sneakers, matching water bottles, tote bags, neutral-toned gym outfits, skincare pouches, desk essentials — it’s as if everyone’s pulled straight from the same...

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced a revised schedule for the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of voter rolls for 12 states/UTs.The enumeration deadline has been extended to December 11, pushing it back from the earlier date of December 4. The final roll will now be published on...

Andre Russell (ANI) Kolkata Knight Riders’ iconic allrounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, ending a decade-long association with the franchise. The 37-year-old will now transition into a support staff role with KKR as the team’s new “Power Coach” from the 2026 season. Russell made the announcement on Instagram, addressing...

A woman married into an industrialist’s family in Delhi has been found dead at her Vasant Vihar home, with a police FIR detailing years of alleged abuse, intimidation and pressure to remain silent NEW DELHI: A woman married into an industrialist’s family in Delhi has been found dead at her Vasant Vihar home, with a...